Kitchen Cabinet Painting & Refinishing | Elegant Painting®
Every cabinet project we've documented, in one place. Click any kitchen to see the full transformation—process, colors, and before/after photos—done by Elegant Painting®.
Cabinet Refinishing (Main Page)
Cabinet Painting Gallery
Oak Cabinet Painting
Cabinet Project — Woodinville 98077
Kitchen Cabinets — Sammamish 98074
Behr Adirondack Blue N480-5
Acier SW 9170
Smokey Blue SW 7604 (Island)
Alabaster SW 7008
Bothell Kitchen Cabinet Project
Woodinville Cabinet Project 2022
B-I-N Primer: Our Cabinet Secret Cabinet refinishing is the fastest, most cost-effective way to modernize a kitchen without a full remodel. Across the Eastside of Seattle—Woodinville, Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah, Bothell, and Mercer Island—we've built a portfolio of furniture-grade cabinet transformations, each documented above with its own colors, process, and before/after photos.
As the Eastside's fine-finish cabinet specialists, we remove every door and drawer and finish them in our climate-controlled Woodinville shop. That means no brush marks, no drips, minimal dust and odor in your home, and a durable, washable, factory-grade result.
Expert Insight: Why Shop-Finishing Wins
At Elegant Painting®, cabinet painting is 90% preparation. We remove doors and drawers, degrease and sand, then spray in a controlled environment and cure under radiant lamps for 2–4 days before reinstalling. Unlike companies that brush in place or use subcontractors, our dedicated W-2 employee crews have applied these methods on Eastside kitchens for 21 years.
Our Cabinet Painting Process
- Remove & label: Every door and drawer comes off and is transported to our Woodinville shop for controlled finishing.
- Prep & prime: Degrease, sand, and seal with Zinsser B-I-N shellac primer to block stains and lock in adhesion—critical on honey-oak and old oil-based finishes.
- Airless spray: Multiple coats sprayed for a smooth, factory-grade surface—no brush marks, no drips.
- Cure & install: Cabinets cure under radiant lamps for 2–4 days, then we reinstall, adjust, and add soft-close hinges and hardware on request.
Popular Cabinet Colors We've Sprayed
Each color below links to a real Eastside kitchen we finished in that shade:
- Alabaster SW 7008 – Warm white that stays bright under the PNW's cool, diffuse light.
- Acier SW 9170 – Versatile gray that grounds a kitchen while pairing with stainless and stone.
- Smokey Blue SW 7604 – Deep, sophisticated island color that anchors an open-concept kitchen.
- Behr Adirondack Blue N480-5 – Bold modern transformation for a standout kitchen.
Featured Cabinet Projects by City
- Oak Cabinet Painting — Sammamish – Neutralizing honey-oak grain for a smooth, updated finish.
- Woodinville 98077 – Full kitchen with custom trim, soft-close hinges, and new hardware.
- Sammamish 98074 – Better-than-factory finish with a detailed step-by-step process.
- Bothell, WA – Cabinet refinishing for a Bothell kitchen.
Why Choose the Original Elegant Painting® for Your Cabinets
- No Subcontractors: W-2 employees only, from pickup to installation.
- Climate-Controlled Shop: Controlled curing means a harder, more durable finish than in-home brushing.
- Oak Grain Expertise: Specialty primers and grain-filling for the honey-oak cabinets common across the Eastside.
Our team has finished cabinets throughout Woodinville, Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah, Bothell, and Mercer Island—delivering results that look and last like factory work.
Ready to Transform Your Kitchen?
Whether you're going crisp white with Alabaster, warm gray with Acier, or bold with a Smokey Blue island, we can help you select and spray the perfect finish. Don't settle for a brush-in-place job—trust the established local cabinet specialists.
Request a Free Cabinet Bid and see how your Eastside kitchen can look brand new.
View our guide to the Best Exterior Gray Paint Colors
Expert Commentary: Cabinet Finishes in the PNW
In the Pacific Northwest, kitchen humidity and daily wear demand more than standard wall paint. Across the 98052, 98074, and 98077 zip codes of Redmond, Sammamish, and Woodinville, we specify hybrid urethane and acrylic systems that cure to a factory-hard film—resisting fingerprints, grease, and the constant contact of a busy kitchen. Because we remove doors and drawers and finish them in a controlled shop rather than brushing in place, our Eastside cabinet refinishing holds its sharp lines and durable sheen for years, keeping the heart of your home looking freshly remodeled without the cost of new cabinetry.
