Kitchens
Cabinet Painting in Abilene, TX
Many Abilene kitchens still have the oak or stained wood cabinets that came with a 1970s or 80s ranch. Painting them is a popular update. It lasts when grease is cleaned off, surfaces are scuffed, a bonding primer is applied and the enamel is left to cure.
What it takes
Clean
Kitchen grease.
Prime
Bonding product.
Cure
Several days.
Ranch-era oak
Fill grain for a smooth look, or leave texture.
Stained wood
Bonding primer blocks tannin bleed.
Spray or brush
Dusty, windy days favor spraying indoors or in a shop.
Rentals
Fits between tenants with cure time.
Cabinet quote
Doors and color.
Pricing
Per door and drawer; the house averages exclude cabinets.
Cabinet stages
| Work | Time |
|---|---|
| Doors off, degrease | day one |
| Scuff and prime | day two |
| Enamel and cure | rest of the week |
Dry air speeds drying, not full hardness.
Cabinet questions
- Which enamel?
- Where are doors sprayed?
- Days without doors?
- Touch-up paint left?
Cabinet FAQs
Laminate?
Sometimes.
Versus new cabinets?
Usually cheaper.
Cabinet interiors?
On request.
Chips?
Use the leftover enamel.
Big Country painter?
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