The kitchen is where Tantallon families gather, and it works hardest when the cabinets still look good. Ron’s Painting, also known as Painters Halifax, brings tired or builder-grade cabinets back to life with a smooth sprayed finish, in days, not weeks, and without the cost of new cabinetry.
Since 2014
serving Halifax homeowners
100+ Kitchens
painted and refinished in HRM
2-Year
written workmanship warranty
Save $10,000+
Compared with typical replacement
The right choice for a full colour change. We spray an opaque finish onto laminate, MDF, veneer or wood cabinets, so you can switch from a dated tone to white, grey, navy, sage or whatever fits your home.
Typical Halifax kitchen: $1,500 to $5,000
The right choice for solid wood you want to keep looking like wood. We examine the wood and the existing coating first, then describe the finished look in advance, including how much grain will show.
Priced after your in-home estimate
Painting typically costs $1,500 to $5,000, compared with $15,000 to $35,000 or more for new cabinets.
Doors are finished separately and you can use the kitchen about a day after reinstallation.
No moving plumbing, no new countertops, no reworking walls. Only the finish changes.
Sturdy cabinet boxes in newer and older homes alike are worth keeping when the finish is the only problem.
Reusing your existing cabinets avoids a dumpster full of doors and boxes.
Tantallon sits on St. Margarets Bay, where damp air and kitchen steam work on finishes. We use a high-adhesion primer and durable coatings.
We work from our Halifax base and travel out to Tantallon. The process is the same for every kitchen.
We visit your home, inspect the cabinets, hear what you want and help you pick a colour. There is no charge.
You receive a written quote covering labour, materials and prep, valid for 30 days, with a start date.
We remove and label doors, drawers and hardware, then protect floors, counters and appliances.
Careful prep gives the finish a clean, sound surface to bond to.
Thin coats go on with HVLP equipment in a dust-controlled setup for an even, smooth result.
We put everything back, review the work with you, touch up where needed and clean up completely.
We match the product to your cabinet material and how your family uses the kitchen. We use low-VOC options, with zero-VOC choices available for sensitive individuals and families with young children.
Benjamin Moore ADVANCE
Delivers a very smooth finish, with a longer cure time.
Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel
A durable finish that can be recoated more quickly.
INSL-X Cabinet Coat
Designed for laminate, melamine and difficult factory finishes.
With proper prep, a sprayed finish typically lasts 5 to 10 years. We paint solid wood, MDF, veneer and sound laminate. Peeling thermofoil cannot be painted successfully, and we will tell you that up front.
You deal with the same local team from the first visit to the last walkthrough. Before any deposit, we tell you honestly whether your cabinets are good candidates for painting or refinishing.
Your fixed written quote itemizes labour, materials and prep. There is no hourly billing and no surprise fees.
Thinking beyond the kitchen? See our interior painting, drywall repair, deck and fence painting and trim painting services, or read about painting in Tantallon.
How much does cabinet painting cost in Tantallon?
Kitchen Cabinet painting in the Halifax region typically costs between $1,500 and $5,000. The final number depends on how many doors and drawers you have, the condition of the current finish, the colour you are moving to and any repairs required. Replacing cabinets commonly costs $15,000 to $35,000 or more. We visit your home at no charge and give you a fixed written quote that stays valid for 30 days.
Do you travel out to Tantallon for cabinet work?
Yes. Tantallon is part of our regular service area. We work from our Halifax base on North Street, and the same vetted crew that paints in the city comes to your home. Mention your address when you request an estimate and we will book a visit.
How many days will the project take?
Most kitchens take about 4 to 6 days. Doors and drawer fronts are removed and finished apart from the cabinet boxes, and your kitchen is usable about a day after reinstallation. Hold off on heavy cleaning for 7 to 10 days while the finish hardens. Replacing cabinets usually takes 3 to 6 weeks.
Can you update builder-grade cabinets?
Yes. Standard builder cabinets are a very common job. They are usually sturdy, and a new colour with a smooth sprayed finish can change the whole feel of the kitchen. We check the material first, since wood, MDF, veneer and sound laminate each need the right primer and coating.
What is the difference between painting and refinishing?
Painting changes the colour with an opaque finish. Refinishing restores solid wood and keeps its natural look. We assess the wood and existing coating at your estimate, recommend one approach, and explain what the finished cabinets will look like, including whether wood grain will remain visible.
Will oak grain still show after painting?
It often does. Oak has an open grain that leaves texture unless it is filled first. We discuss this at the estimate so you can decide whether you want to keep that texture or minimize it.
Can laminate or thermofoil cabinets be painted?
Sound laminate and melamine can be painted with a bonding primer and a suitable cabinet coating. Peeling or lifting thermofoil cannot hold paint, and we will tell you that honestly before you pay a deposit.
Do you spray or brush the finish?
We spray with HVLP equipment in a dust-controlled setup, using thin coats over a high-adhesion primer. Spraying produces a smoother, more even surface than a brush or roller, with no brush marks.
How long will the finish last?
A sprayed finish over properly prepared cabinets typically lasts 5 to 10 years. Grease, steam and daily wear are hard on kitchens, so degreasing, sanding and priming are where we spend much of our time. Across our projects, 40 to 50 percent of the work is preparation.
What does the 2-year warranty cover?
Qualifying projects include a written two-year workmanship warranty. It does not cover ongoing moisture damage, structural movement, impact damage or failure of an existing underlying coating. Full terms come with your project documents.
