Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Hopkinton MA
Cabinet Painting
Cabinet Painting Project — Hopkinton, MA
Oak kitchen cabinets transformed with paint.
Location
Hopkinton, MA
Service
Cabinet Painting
Timeline
5 days
Budget Range
$6,000–$12,000+
Before & After
Before
Cabinets prepped, primed, and painted in Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace.
About This Project
This Hopkinton homeowner had solid oak kitchen cabinets in good structural condition but wanted a fresh, modern look without the cost of replacement. We removed all doors and drawer fronts, sanded, primed, and painted everything to a smooth, durable white finish.
What Made This Project Successful
Bonding primer is the key
Oak has a pronounced grain that telegraphs through paint without proper prep. We use a shellac-based bonding primer to seal the grain and ensure the finish coat adheres perfectly.
Doors painted off-cabinet
All doors and drawer fronts were removed and painted flat to eliminate runs and achieve a factory-smooth finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cabinet painting as durable as new cabinets?
When done correctly with proper prep and a quality waterborne alkyd like Benjamin Moore Advance, painted cabinets are highly durable and washable. The key is thorough prep and the right product.
How long does cabinet painting take?
Most kitchen cabinet painting projects take 4–6 days including removal, prep, painting, and reinstallation.
Project Scope
- Remove all cabinet doors and drawer fronts
- Clean and degrease all surfaces
- Sand all surfaces to scuff and remove sheen
- Apply bonding primer to all surfaces
- Paint cabinet boxes (in place)
- Paint doors and drawer fronts (flat on sawhorses)
- Reinstall doors and drawers with adjusted hardware
Materials Used
- Benjamin Moore Advance (doors and boxes)
- Zinsser BIN Shellac Primer (bonding coat)
- Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec (interior boxes)
Budget Range
$6,000–$12,000+
Cabinet painting projects typically start at approximately $5,000. Bathroom vanity painting may be considered when bundled with a larger painting, tile, carpentry, or exterior finishing project. Budget ranges shown are planning ranges for similar 2026 projects. Final pricing depends on existing conditions, access, prep, materials, repairs, finish level, and project size.
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Standalone projects typically start at $5,000 in MetroWest MA.
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