Your kitchen cabinets take up more of the room than anything else, so when they look tired, the whole kitchen does too. Painters Halifax removes your doors and drawer fronts, prepares and sprays them to a smooth, factory-style finish, and puts everything back with the hardware aligned. No brush marks, no drips, and a fraction of what new cabinets would cost. Most Halifax kitchens are finished in 4 to 6 days.
Since 2014
serving Halifax homeowners
100+ Kitchens
painted and refinished in HRM
2-Year
written workmanship warranty
Save $10,000+
vs. full cabinet replacement
A full colour change using a solid, cabinet-grade finish over surfaces that have been degreased, sanded and primed. It suits solid wood, MDF, veneer and, when the surface is sound, laminate. Choose anything from soft whites and warm greys to deep navy, charcoal or sage.
Typical Halifax kitchen: $1,500 to $5,000
For homeowners who like the look of real wood and want it restored rather than covered. We remove the worn finish, repair surface damage and apply stain and a protective clear coat. Refinishing only suits solid wood, and we tell you honestly whether yours qualifies.
Priced after your in-home estimate
Refinishing typically runs $1,500 to $5,000. Replacement often reaches $15,000 to $35,000 or more once demolition, materials and installation are counted.
A planned 4 to 6 day schedule instead of three to six weeks of demolition. Use the kitchen again about a day after reinstallation, and wait 7 to 10 days before heavy cleaning.
If your work triangle, storage and counter heights already suit you, refinishing keeps all of it. Replacement forces a redesign.
Beadboard doors, original details and custom moulding are hard to match today. We prep them carefully so the detail stays sharp.
Keeping sound cabinets in service keeps wood, MDF and packaging out of the landfill.
We schedule coats around coastal humidity and use primers and paints chosen for kitchens with steam and grease.
Every project follows the same steps, so you always know what is happening in your kitchen on a given day.
How much does kitchen cabinet painting cost in Halifax?
Most Halifax kitchens fall between $1,500 and $5,000. The price depends on the number of doors and drawers, the condition and material of the cabinets, and how much prep is needed. After your in-home estimate you receive a written quote with the exact total.
How long does cabinet refinishing take?
Most projects take 4 to 6 days. Doors and drawers come off on day one, prep and priming follow, then spray coats are applied and everything is reinstalled. We give you a day-by-day schedule up front.
What is the difference between cabinet painting and cabinet refinishing?
Painting covers the cabinets in a solid colour and suits wood, MDF, veneer and sound laminate. Refinishing strips the old finish and applies a new stain and clear coat, and only works on solid wood. If you want a colour change, you want painting. If you want to restore the wood you already have, you want refinishing.
Can you refinish oak cabinets and hide the grain?
Yes. We can fill the grain for a smooth, modern surface or keep the texture for a traditional look. We show you samples of both so you can choose.
Can laminate or thermofoil cabinets be painted?
Often yes, if the surface is intact and gets the right primer. Peeling or bubbling thermofoil cannot be painted successfully, and we will tell you that during the estimate rather than take on work that will not last.
Is spraying better than brushing?
Yes. Spraying leaves a harder, smoother, more even finish with no brush marks or roller texture, and it covers detailed door profiles better. With proper prep and cabinet-grade paint, a sprayed finish typically lasts 5 to 10 years in a Halifax kitchen.
Do I need to do anything before you arrive?
Empty the cabinets and clear the countertops. We handle door and hardware removal and protect the surrounding surfaces.
Do you remove and reinstall the hardware?
Yes, every time. We also help source and fit new hardware if you want to update it.
What kind of paints do you use for cabinet painting?
Wall paint is not built for cabinets. It stays soft, so it scuffs, chips and yellows under daily handling, grease and steam. Cabinet jobs done with the wrong product often start failing within a couple of years, however neat the application.
We use cabinet-specific coatings from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams: Benjamin Moore ADVANCE when the goal is the smoothest furniture-like finish and the schedule allows longer drying and curing, Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel when durability and a faster recoat schedule are more important and INSL-X Cabinet Coat or a comparable cabinet-specific product when painting laminate, melamine, or another difficult factory finish. We choose between them based on your cabinet material, the sheen you want and how your household uses the kitchen.
