Cabinet Painting & Refinishing in Northern Kentucky & Cincinnati
A durable, sprayed cabinet finish that transforms your kitchen without the cost of full replacement.
Cabinet Refinishing, Done With Real Prep
Hearts & Hands Painting provides professional cabinet painting and refinishing for kitchens and bathrooms throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Cabinet refinishing gives your kitchen a new look using cabinet-grade coatings and a sprayed finish, at a fraction of the cost and disruption of a full cabinet replacement.
Cabinet surfaces are handled daily and see grease, moisture, and constant wear, so proper degreasing and preparation matter more here than on almost any other painting project. Many homeowners pair cabinet refinishing with an Interior Painting project to refresh the whole kitchen at once. You can see examples of our finished cabinet refinishing work in our project gallery.
See a completed Florence cabinet refinishing project and request an estimate for your own kitchen.
See a finished cabinet detail from our Fort Mitchell painting project for another local example.
Real Cabinet Refinishing Projects
Kitchen cabinet projects from Florence, Hebron and Independence, Kentucky.
Cabinet refinishing in Florence
White kitchen cabinet fronts paired with a navy island.
Cabinet refinishing in Hebron
White kitchen cabinets and a contrasting gray island.
Kitchen cabinets in Independence
White upper cabinets paired with green lower cabinet fronts.
Request an estimate for your home, or browse our project gallery and customer reviews.
What Homeowners Say
★★★★★
“Cabinets look beautiful! Also, fixed issues with trim from another contractor. Jonathan and Ashley are professional and communicate very well. Their attention to detail is clear in the quality of work provided. Will use again in the future.”
Sara Newberry · Google Review
★★★★★
“Hands down, the best! Trustworthy, timely, knowledgeable, and their work is amazing!! My kitchen was transformed within 2 weeks and is soooo beautiful!”
Stephanie Lonnemann · Google Review
Our Cabinet Refinishing Process
Cabinet-grade results come from cabinet-grade preparation, not just a good coating.
1
Degreasing & Cleaning
Cabinet surfaces are thoroughly degreased and cleaned, since kitchen cabinets accumulate grease and residue that paint will not bond to.
2
Removing Doors & Drawers
Doors, drawer fronts and hardware come off so every surface can be properly prepped and coated.
3
Sanding & Scuffing
We scuff-sand every surface so the coating grips. Our Festool and SurfPrep sanders hook to dust extractors that pull dust in at the source, and we still cover floors and countertops.
4
Bonding Primer
A bonding primer is applied where needed for adhesion on stained wood, laminate, or previously coated surfaces.
5
Cabinet-Grade Coatings
Cabinets get real cabinet coatings, not wall paint. We tested just about every cabinet product on the market before settling on the systems we use today from Novalk, ICRO, Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams. Your estimate names the exact product going on your cabinets.
6
Sprayed Finish
Doors and drawer fronts are typically sprayed for a smooth, factory-style finish.
7
Curing & Reassembly
Finished pieces are allowed to cure before doors, drawers, and hardware are reinstalled.
Why Hearts & Hands
$2 Million Liability Coverage
Every project is backed by $2 million in liability insurance for your protection and peace of mind.
3-Year Limited Workmanship Warranty
We stand behind our work with a 3-year limited warranty on workmanship.
Professional Surface Preparation
Proper prep is what makes a finish last. We do not skip the steps that matter.
Quality Coatings & Materials
We use professional-grade paints and coatings suited to the surface and job.
Local to Northern KY & Cincinnati
A local team that knows the homes, climate, and neighborhoods we work in.
Where We Work
We refinish cabinets for homeowners throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. We regularly serve homeowners in Florence, Union, Hebron, Independence, Alexandria, Cold Spring, Erlanger and Fort Thomas. See our full Service Areas for more detail.
Cabinet Refinishing FAQ
How long does cabinet refinishing take?
Most kitchens take several days from prep through final reassembly, largely due to proper drying and curing time between coats. We will give you a project-specific timeline with your estimate.
Can I use my kitchen during the project?
Limited use is usually possible, though doors and drawers will be out of the kitchen for spraying, priming, and curing during parts of the project. We will walk through what to expect before work begins.
Is cabinet refinishing the same as painting?
Here, cabinet painting and cabinet refinishing mean the same thing: we prep your existing cabinets and spray the doors and drawer fronts with cabinet-grade coatings. It’s a very different result from brushing wall paint onto cabinets.
When you request a cabinet painting estimate, tell us whether you want a new painted color or want to keep a stained, wood-grain look. Those are different jobs, and we’ll tell you which one fits before we quote.
Will my cabinet boxes be refinished too, or just the doors?
That’s up to you. Most projects cover doors, drawer fronts and face frames, and your estimate lists exactly what’s included.
How durable is a refinished cabinet finish?
Cabinet-grade coatings are formulated to hold up to daily kitchen use better than standard paint, though like any finish, care in daily use helps it last.
Can you match a specific cabinet color?
Yes, color selection and matching is part of the estimate and planning process.
Should I refinish my cabinets or replace them?
If you like your layout and your cabinets are solid, refinishing gives your kitchen a new look for much less than replacement. If boxes or doors are damaged, or you want a different layout, replacing them may make more sense. Send photos of any peeling, water damage or loose joints, and we will give you an honest answer.
What affects the cost of cabinet refinishing?
Price depends on how many doors and drawer fronts you have, their condition and which surfaces you want done, like face frames, cabinet boxes or an island. Send photos and tell us what you want refinished when you request an estimate, and we’ll give you a written price.
How should I compare cabinet refinishing estimates?
Don’t just compare the bottom line. Make sure each quote covers the same surfaces and the same steps: cleaning, sanding, primer, the actual coating, how it’s applied (sprayed or brushed) and reassembly. Ask what’s not included and how long you’ll be without your kitchen.