Cabinet Finishing

A new kitchen,
without the renovation.

Careful prep and a sprayed factory-grade finish. Cabinet finishing transforms your home in days, at a fraction of the cost and disruption of replacement.

Peace of Mind

What you don't have to worry about.

Finishing cabinets means removing doors and working in the heart of your home. Here's what we handle so it never feels like chaos.

Dust Through the House

Surfaces and floors are protected, and a fan pulls dust and fumes out of the house at the source, so your home stays clean while we work.

Which Door Goes Where

Every door and drawer is labeled and photographed before removal, so everything returns to exactly where it belongs.

Visible Brush Strokes

Doors are sprayed in a controlled environment, not brushed in place, the difference between a repaint and a factory-smooth finish.

Chipping & Peeling

Thorough degreasing, sanding, bonding primer, and a catalyzed finish mean cabinets that hold up to daily kitchen life, not ones that fail in a year.

The Smart Comparison

Finishing vs. replacement.

If your cabinet boxes are sound and you like your layout, finishing gets you the look of a new kitchen without the cost or upheaval of tearing it out.

Cabinet Refinish

$7,000–$14,000
Transform with a premium sprayed finish
Timeline3–7 days
Dust & DisruptionMinimal
Countertop ImpactNone
DemolitionNone
Shipping DelaysNone

Cabinet Replacement

$30,000–$75,000+
Expensive, and weeks of your kitchen gone
Timeline2–6 weeks
Dust & DisruptionExtensive
Countertop ImpactUsually removed
DemolitionRequired
Shipping DelaysCommon

Ranges are typical for premium work in the Austin area; every kitchen is quoted individually.

Where Craftsmanship Shows

Cabinets are where
the finish gets noticed.

It's the surface people touch every day, the one that tells them whether a kitchen was done properly or just painted over.

Why It Matters

A kitchen is no place to cut corners.

Cabinets face grease, moisture, and constant contact. Paint applied without proper prep chips, peels, and yellows within months. Done right, a finish lasts years and looks factory-made.

Prep Is Everything

Degreasing, sanding, and a bonding primer are what let the finish grip and last. We don't skip them to move faster, that shortcut is exactly why so many painted cabinets fail.

A Sprayed, Cured Finish

Doors are sprayed off-site and given time to cure hard. The result is a smooth, durable surface that brushing in place simply can't match.

The Process

How a cabinet project runs.

Methodical, clean, and planned to keep the timeline tight and predictable.

01
Assessment & Color
We evaluate your cabinets, confirm they're a good candidate for finishing, and help you choose color and sheen.
02
Labeled Removal
Doors and drawers are labeled, photographed, and carefully removed for off-site spraying.
03
Deep Cleaning
Every surface is degreased and cleaned, the step that determines whether the finish will actually adhere.
04
Prep & Prime
Sanding, filling, and a bonding primer create the foundation for a smooth, long-lasting finish.
05
Sprayed Finish
Doors and frames receive a sprayed, catalyzed finish in a controlled environment, then cure properly before reassembly.
06
Reassembly & Walkthrough
Everything returns to its labeled place, and we walk the finished kitchen with you before calling it done.
What's Included

Every cabinet project includes:

Labeled, photographed removal & reassembly
Thorough degreasing and surface cleaning
Full prep, sanding, and bonding primer
Off-site sprayed, catalyzed finish
Custom color and sheen selection
A written plan and a 5-year warranty
Replacing sound cabinets is like demolishing a house with good bones. If the boxes are solid and you like the layout, a proper finish gives you a new kitchen for a fraction of the cost. The Hill Country Painting Approach
Good Questions

Cabinet finishing, answered.

How long does cabinet finishing take?

Most kitchens run three to seven days. Your kitchen is out of use during that window, so we plan the schedule carefully and keep the timeline as tight as the work allows.

How is this different from just painting cabinets?

The difference is prep and application. We degrease, sand, and prime, then spray a catalyzed finish off-site and let it cure, not a brush-and-roll job that chips within months.

Will the finish hold up in a kitchen?

Yes. Done properly, a sprayed cabinet finish stands up to grease, moisture, and daily contact for years, and it's backed by our written warranty.

Can you match any color?

Effectively any color and sheen. If you're unsure, our color guidance helps you choose a tone that works with your counters, floors, and light.

Are my cabinets a good candidate?

If the boxes are structurally sound and you're happy with the layout, they're usually an excellent candidate. We'll confirm during the assessment.

Let's talk about your kitchen.

We'll assess your cabinets, talk through color and finish, and give you a clear timeline and quote, no pressure.

Call 512.240.2246