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 are removed where appropriate so every surface can be properly prepped and coated.
3
Sanding & Scuffing
We sand and scuff surfaces for the proposed coating system. Festool and SurfPrep sanding equipment and dust extraction help capture dust at the source whenever practical. Floors and nearby surfaces still need protection; no sanding process is completely dust-free.
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 receive coatings selected for cabinetry and the existing surface, rather than treating doors like ordinary walls. We use appropriate professional systems from Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, Novalk and ICRO. The specific system belongs in the agreed project scope.
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, 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?
It uses paint-like coatings, but the preparation, primers, and cabinet-grade materials differ from standard wall or trim painting, which is why the process and results differ.
Will my cabinet boxes be refinished too, or just the doors?
Scope depends on what you would like included. Many projects cover doors, drawer fronts, and face frames; we will confirm exact scope during your estimate.
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?
Refinishing changes the finish; it does not change your kitchen layout or automatically repair structural damage. When requesting an estimate, tell us whether the layout works for you and share photos of peeling finishes, water damage, loose joints or damaged doors. We assess the existing surfaces and condition before confirming a refinishing scope. If cabinet boxes, doors or the layout need replacement, that needs a separate plan rather than assuming painting will solve it.
What affects the cost of cabinet refinishing?
The number of doors and drawer fronts, cabinet condition, preparation needed, and surfaces included all affect the scope. Confirm whether the estimate includes doors, drawer fronts, face frames, cabinet boxes, an island, and hardware removal and reinstallation. Share photos and describe the areas you want refinished when you request an estimate; a final price needs a defined project scope.
How should I compare cabinet refinishing estimates?
Compare the same surfaces and preparation rather than the bottom-line price alone. Look for a written scope covering cleaning, sanding, primer where needed, the finish coating, application method, and reassembly. Ask what is excluded and how kitchen access, drying time, and the project timeline will be handled. Our process above explains the steps to discuss for your own kitchen.