Cabinet Painting vs. Cabinet Refinishing
See what painters mean by painting, refinishing, and refacing—and which option makes sense for the cabinets you already have.
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Trying to decide what needs repairing, what can be painted, or which finish will hold up? Start with the question in front of you, then tell us about your project.
Start with the question behind your project. Find out what the surface needs before you spend money on paint. When you are ready, request an estimate for the actual work.
What Affects the Cost of Painting Kitchen Cabinets?
Find out why door count, grease, old finishes, repairs, hardware, and the surfaces included can change a cabinet quote so much.
Get the answerDeck Stain vs. Deck Sealer in Wisconsin
Compare clear sealer, transparent stain, semi-transparent stain, and solid-color finishes before putting another product on your deck.
Get the answerWhy Exterior Paint Peels or Blisters
Peeling paint is a symptom. Learn what the chip, the location, and the condition underneath can tell you before the house is scraped again.
Get the answerWhat to Do About Water Stains Before Repainting
A brown ring is the last part of a water problem to fix. Find the leak, check the wall or ceiling, and block the stain before repainting.
Get the answerPlaster vs. Drywall Repair Before Painting
Drywall and plaster can crack in the same place but need different repairs. Learn what should happen before primer and paint.
Get the answerTouch-Up Paint or Repaint the Whole Wall?
Sometimes a dab disappears. Sometimes it leaves a shiny bull’s-eye. Here is how to tell before the spot gets bigger.
Get the answerWisconsin Weather and Exterior Painting Conditions
A pleasant forecast can still be a poor painting day. Surface temperature, dew, sun, wind, and the next night all matter.
Get the answerLead-Safe Painting Preparation for Pre-1978 Homes
Before anyone sands or scrapes an older home, find out how the painted surfaces will be tested, contained, cleaned, and documented.
Get the answerWhen Wood, Trim, or Cabinets Need Replacement Instead of Paint
Paint can renew a sound surface. It cannot straighten a warped door, rebuild rotten trim, or make a poor cabinet layout work better.
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