Advantages of Hiring a Professional Kitchen Cabinet Painter

Paint overspray can make adjacent glass and tile unsightly unless the correct techniques are used during the painting process. Notice the clean, smooth finish of the paint?

When it’s time to perform a kitchen remodel, most people debate whether to handle the massive undertaking on their own or hire a professional crew. Remodeling the kitchen is often done in several steps, depending on what parts of the kitchen need redoing the most.

If you’re planning on switching up the kitchen’s aesthetic, cabinets will most certainly need to be painted to match the rest of the intended color scheme. You might be considering DIYing this task, as it seems relatively straightforward compared to the other steps in a successful kitchen renovation. However, painting the cabinets can be a time- and money-consuming ordeal that poses challenges on its own.

Here are some of the benefits of hiring a professional to paint the kitchen cabinets.

Professionals get the job done

DIYing something for the first time often means you’ll make mistakes in the process, requiring a loss of money, materials, and time to redo the project over again. A professional crew will ensure that the task is done according to your wishes the first time, with very little chance of errors. Even then, professionals can remedy them quickly and almost unnoticeably.

Tools can get expensive

Even though paying for the paint is non-optional, kitchen cabinets usually require a precise spraying tool to provide an even coat of paint that results in a seamless finish. Most often, homeowners need to invest in painting tools that are usually below professional-grade quality. The other route is renting the equipment, which comes with its own set of issues. Hiring a professional painting service means there’s no need to worry about the equipment needed, as the technicians have access to high-quality gear they’re well versed in using.

Get a warranty for the work

Professional services often come with separate warranties and insurance. Most painters need to obtain licenses to work in the area, so they are also insured for any accidents during the job. Additionally, the warranties mean that if anything goes wrong during the period, fixing it comes at no additional cost.

Save time and stress

Painting the kitchen cabinets requires disassembling them, protecting the rest of the kitchen from paint, and meticulous painting before the cabinets are reassembled. Professionals can do this in a much shorter timespan than a DIYer could manage. Additionally, they know how best to protect walls and surfaces from paint, so there’s no need to worry about the expensive workbench getting discolored in the painting process.

High-quality job for the price

Getting samples of a professional’s prior work and credentials is an essential part of the vetting process. However, the best quality professionals can be easily identified with due diligence. This way, you ensure quality work at a reasonable cost.

The Wood Doctor is the leader in wood restoration, refinishing and refacing in the Portland area. Call 503-560-5220 for a project consultation.