Kitchen Cabinet Painting Process

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Scott Bardash

It seems now more than ever, the family kitchen is the true heart of our home! We spend time together in the kitchen cooking, eating, entertaining – and in the process, we add the life to our homes. Over time, some of that life and love can wear on your cabinets and you may be looking at options to update your kitchen. Instead of a full kitchen renovation, many people look at the kitchen cabinet painting process as a more affordable option that can still make a huge impact in your home!

Kitchen remodel with painted cabinets in white and contrasting dark island
Cabinet Color: Sherwin Williams SW7005 Pure White
Island Color: PPG 1012-6 Volcanic Ash
Wall Color: PPG 1039-1 Ghost Whisperer

You may have looked at how to paint kitchen cabinets yourself and thought about tackling the project on your own. If you’re handy and have the proper tools, this may be an option for you. If you’re like many of us, though, this may be a job better left to the professionals! Our painters have years of experience doing this exact project – and our results speak for themselves! Here’s a quick behind-the-scenes look at our process for painting kitchen cabinets:

We come to you to put together a free quote

A top question is always “how much does it cost to have my kitchen cabinets painted?” and the best way for us to answer that is to come take a look and put together a free cabinet painting quote for you. Every kitchen is different, and we want to give you the price that you will pay. Some cabinets will take more prep work, have more panels and trim, or intricate details, while others are more simple and take less time. Our quotes are all-inclusive and we detail exactly what that price covers. No surprises or hidden fees, it’s all taken care of!

Choosing a kitchen cabinet color

Are you painting your kitchen cabinets a classic white? Maybe a modern black? Moody blue? We have done it all! Browse Instagram, Pinterest, Sherwin-Williams and everywhere else for inspiration. Then just show us your dream color and let’s talk about how we can make it happen!

: Kitchen Cabinets in SW 7636 Origami White, Island in SW 7633 Taupe Tone

: Kitchen Cabinets in PPG1082-6 Cowboy Hat

: Kitchen Cabinets in SW 7006 Extra White, Island in SW 6247 Krypton

: Kitchen Cabinets in SW 6244 Naval

: Butler’s Pantry Cabinets in PPG1129-6 Lottery Winnings

: Pantry Cabinets in PPG1011-6 Glazed Granite

Not sure what color to paint? We’ve got you covered there, too! Many of our kitchen cabinet painting projects qualify for a free color consultation with an interior designer specializing in color. If you’ve ever tried to pick a shade of white, you’ll know how overwhelming that can be. We’ve seen these colors in action and are happy to guide you to the best color for kitchen cabinets in your home!

Getting started

Before we begin, we will walk the project with you and verify all of the details and answer any questions.

As with all painting, the quality of the finish is based on the prep work. Our painters will start by protecting your kitchen from any paint splatters or overspray. Anything not getting painted will be covered. We also will set up a temporary spray booth, typically in your garage.

Painting

The process for painting and products used will depend on a lot of factors, as each kitchen is unique. When we make your quote, we will customize the process for your kitchen so that you don’t pay for anything you don’t need. A typical kitchen may have the following steps:

We remove cabinet doors and drawers, and all hardware. We then take these to the temporary spray booth in your garage to be painted.
Next we lightly sand as needed for paint adhesion.
Lines and seams are caulked where needed.
Often, we need to use a spray primer. This is typically an oil based primer. Oil based primer does a great job of sealing the surface of the wood, allowing the paint to cover better.
Most cabinets will now have two coats of paint sprayed. What paint is best for painting kitchen cabinets? Well, it depends! Over the years, we have selected certain paints that perform better in various situations. If you’re painting a dark color, we may suggest using a different product than if you’re painting the cabinets white.
Through the process, our painters and Quality Managers will perform numerous quality inspections to make sure everything looks great.
Now it’s time to put everything back together, and clean up your beautifully refreshed kitchen!

How long does it take to paint kitchen cabinets?

Our process typically takes 3-4 days, depending on the size of the kitchen and the work needed. Our team is always mindful that we are entering your home as guests, so we will treat your house even better than our own! We will do our best to stay out of your way, keep your home and as much of your kitchen as usable as possible throughout the project.

Guy Painting Cabinet Painter Reviews

We’re proud of our work, and love when our customer’s are proud of their homes! Here’s what some of our past customers have said about working with Guy Painting for kitchen cabinet painting:

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Outstanding work. Guy Painting was fantastic. Worth every dollar!

-Dan in Carmel, July 2022

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It went perfect!! The team was very professional and very careful. The cabinets look BEAUTIFUL!!

We love you guys. You are so talented and skilled.

-Dianne in Indianapolis, October 2022

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Indoor Painting Updates for Winter

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Scott Bardash

There’s a chill in the air, and that means it’s time to think about returning to the great indoors for the winter and holiday season. As much as our homes are a part of our daily lives, they take center stage in the upcoming holiday season:

Our homes become the backdrop of our treasured holiday memories, the place we welcome our friends and family to celebrate these special times together.

These moments are sneaking up quickly, so we want to share some common indoor painting updates for winter that we can help take off your to-do list!

Projects that are popular in the fall and winter:

Painting walls and ceilings
Drywall repair
Removing wallpaper
Painting trim
Painting cabinets
Painting banisters

Painting walls

This two-story living room makes a dramatic statement in Sherwin Williams SW6244 Naval

Painting in rooms with high ceilings, like foyers and two-story living rooms. Make sure the entrance of your home welcomes your guests with a fresh feeling that fits you and your home. We can help you choose a color for your foyer that is classic, natural, bright, dark, dramatic… anything you want!

Gathering and entertaining spaces, especially around kitchens, dining rooms, and family rooms. It’s surprising how dirty the walls of a kitchen can get – and as the heart of the home it always seems to be the gathering place for holiday parties! Think of painting the walls with a color that accents your current cabinetry and countertops, or make a full change and paint the kitchen cabinets, too!

Guest bedrooms for welcoming overnight visitors. We know you probably don’t think of this room often, but here’s your reminder to give it a quick update with a new coat of paint! It’s a great place to try a new color you have been thinking of for your home. Your guests will appreciate the look, and you can see what a color looks like in your home!

Removing wallpaper

This kitchen got rid of the dated wallpaper but still feels fun in Sherwin Williams SW9135 Whirlpool!

We know how it goes – you’ve lived with that old wallpaper for so long and you dread removing it so you don’t do anything about it. Good call – done improperly, wallpaper removal can cause drywall damage that’s difficult to repair. Our professional painters have the tools (and patience!) to properly remove wallpaper, and then sand and skim coat any needed areas. After a fresh coat of paint to update the room, you’ll feel like you have a brand new home!

Drywall repair

Patch drywall holes and blemishes. Take care of those imperfections on your walls that we overlook in daily life. Our painting crews can fix holes in drywall from accidents and mistakes so that it looks like it never happened!

Ceiling repairs and matching ceiling texture. Ceilings can get missed as we consider updating the home, but old water leaks and stains can make an otherwise beautiful room feel old and in need of attention. We can paint over stains using special primers and paint products, and we can match existing ceiling textures if needed so that repairs blend seamlessly.

Trim Painting

Painting the wood trim in a bright white made a huge difference – it’s immediately brighter and looks like new!

Painting over stained wood trim. Shorter winter days can really remind us that our home feels darker than we want it to, and a great option to help this is to paint over stained wood trim in your home. Going from stained wood trim to painted wood trim is part science and part art – and the right tools and experience make all the difference! Our professional painters know the right products to use and application techniques needed to give you a smooth and long-lasting finish. You’ll be surprised to see the difference this change makes in your home! Those previously dark corners suddenly feel bright and cheerful, and you find yourself enjoying your home in a whole new light.

Cabinet Painting

We spend so much time in our kitchens in the holiday season – make sure you love where you’re cooking! This kitchen worked well but the homeowner wanted an update – it looks great!

Painting kitchen cabinets.

There can’t be a faster way to make a huge update to your home than this! Kitchen cabinets get so much use, and at this time of year they become the background of our holiday parties and family memories. A kitchen renovation can be incredibly disruptive and expensive, but we can help you achieve a similar result in just a few days… and typically for much less money! The process of painting kitchen cabinets is more intense than other painting projects, and our painters have years of experience painting cabinetry to achieve as close as possible to a factory perfect finish.

Our cabinet painting process was developed to be efficient and leave you with a kitchen you can be proud of!

Painting kitchen islands, sometimes in an accent color.

If you’re not ready to paint the entire kitchen, think of just updating your kitchen island cabinetry! Many of our customers choose to use an accent color on the kitchen islands that is different from the rest of the kitchen cabinets.

Painting bathroom cabinets.

Don’t forget about the hardworking cabinets in the bathrooms that we so easily overlook. If you’re painting other cabinets in the home, it’s a great time to update the bathroom cabinets at the same time!

The wood built-ins made this room look dated, but painting them white makes it look completely different. Think of all the potential for seasonal decorating on these shelves!

Built-in bookshelves.

Painting mudroom cabinets or laundry room cabinets.

Our families sure can abuse the cabinets in a mudroom or laundry room! Over the years, they take a beating and they can start to show it. Think of going with a darker color in these spaces to help hide the dirt, mud, and fingerprints of daily life.

Painting banisters and stair railings

On banisters, some people like the look of wood handrails with white spindles, like in the before picture, and some homeowners like everything painted – either way, we can make it happen!

Often a focal point of an entryway, stairs can make a stunning entrance to your home… or they can make even a freshly painted room look dated. Painting stair rails and banisters is a popular way to update these features – and it’s often much more affordable than installing new! Some homeowners choose to paint everything, sometimes just the handrails or just the spindles.

We know the season can be overwhelming, so rest assured knowing you’re in good hands when you call Guy Painting for painting updates for winter.

Our professional painters are clean and respectful, and everyone on our team is here to make your house feel like your dream home! If there’s anything on your to-do list that we can help you with, reach out today and we will be happy to stop by for a FREE QUOTE and to go over our process. At the end, you’ll understand why our customers leave us the best painter reviews in the Indianapolis area!

If you are thinking of some interior painting updates for winter…

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A New Look for a Kitchen

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Scott Bardash

Kitchen Cabinet Updates with Paint!

Like so many Indianapolis area homeowners, this Westfield family was looking for an update to their dated wood kitchen cabinets. They were not new to Guy Painting, they had recently moved into a new house and had already had us out to paint most of the interior of their home and were getting ready for us to come back to paint a few more rooms! Since they loved working with Guy Painting, they decided to get a free quote to paint their kitchen cabinets, too. We’ve been painting a lot of kitchen cabinets recently!

They had a great kitchen layout and the cabinets were in good condition, so it did not make sense to replace the cabinets. Luckily, painting kitchen cabinets is a cost-effective way to get that updated look for less money than replacing the cabinets! They met with Sean, to go over options and pricing to paint kitchen cabinets. Sean got some measurements and gave them a quote on the spot so they could make a decision on what they wanted to do for the home. Since they were familiar with us, they signed up on the spot to get their kitchen cabinets painted!

The process for painting kitchen cabinets takes a few days, and as with all painting projects, prep work is so important! Our professional painters take care the protect everything in the kitchen. We put down coverings on the floor and we tape off everything that won’t be painted with plastic. We remove doors and drawers and set up a separate area to spray those items. For cabinetry, we spray everything including the cabinets themselves in order to leave a smooth finish free of brush or roll marks.

In this kitchen, the customer wanted a different color on the island. For this, we end up covering the rest of the cabinets and spraying the island first, and then covering the island and spraying the rest of the kitchen.

Origami White

Taupe Tone

We love the way the white cabinets pop against the slate blue walls. It’s a beautiful look and the homeowners love it! When asked how the process went, they said:

It went very well & only 3 days from start to finish.

All painters were efficient, friendly, and did a great job!

Another 5 star painting job by Guy Painting! Are you ready to get a free quote for your kitchen cabinets? Click here to send us a message or give us a call at 317-708-1200 and we can talk about your dream kitchen!

Updating with Shiplap? Need it painted?

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Scott Bardash

Isn’t it great when you know a Guy?? This Indianapolis homeowner has been thrilled with our professional painting team in the past, we have done exterior painting and wood replacement for them and for their neighborhood for many years. When it came time to paint some interior woodwork and walls, they knew just the painters to call!

Painting over wood paneling and shiplap takes some additional prep and work, and is a more specialized type of painting than just painting a wall. Our team of professional painters has the experience to do this and get the results that you are looking for. Our quality team will fully manage the process so all you have to do is enjoy your freshly painted home!

Painting the Kitchen Island

In the kitchen, they wanted their kitchen island painted. They had installed some wood panels of shiplap over the island, and decided they wanted it painted black to match the cabinets.

As always, our team of painters and supervisors set to work to match the color. Sometimes we do not know the name of the color that we are matching, but we have the knowledge and tools to properly match an existing color. These black cabinets required a custom matched color, but that is never a problem for our team!

Painting Newly Updated Shiplap Sunroom

The sunroom had new wood paneling to be painted. With help from one of our color consultants, the homeowner chose a popular warmer gray, SW 7029 Agreeable Gray. The new modern colors make the room extra bright!

Painting Wood Paneling – Ship lap look in the Hallway

We love the way these doors were built in to the wood paneling in the hallway. We love it even more now that it has been painted a beautiful bright white!

If you’re looking for a guy for your next painting project, give us a call and talk to our expert painters and see how we can help you. Now you know a Guy, too!

Painting Kitchen Cabinets

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Scott Bardash

Kitchen Cabinet Updates with Paint!

The colors used were:

Wall color: Sherwin Williams SW 7624 Slate Tile

Island color: Sherwin Williams SW 6247 Krypton

We love the way the white cabinets pop against the slate blue walls. It’s a beautiful look and the homeowners love it! When asked how the process went, they said:

It went very well & only 3 days from start to finish.

All painters were efficient, friendly, and did a great job!

Fixing your Faux Painting Faux Pas

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Scott Bardash

We were recently called to help paint this Carmel home. Like many homes, this house had some painting and decorating choices that were starting to look outdated. They had seen Guy Painting trucks in their neighborhood and called us to get their free painting quote to take care of updating their interior painting!

Alltus came out to take a look at their house and to understand what they were hoping to achieve, and worked with the homeowner to put a plan in place that was in their budget and would help them love the look of their home again. This homeowner had colors picked out already, so they did not need to take advantage of our free professional color consultations. Shortly after, our professional painting crew came out to take care of wall repair, wallpaper removal, skim coating and sanding over old faux painting finishes to give a modern and contemporary look that complements their house and lifestyle.

The homeowners chose a mix of two neutral grays:

Sherwin Williams SW 7058 Magnetic Gray – a neutral, modern gray used in the bedrooms pictured

Sherwin Williams SW 7015 Repose Gray – a warm, brighter gray

Faux Painting Finishes

You can see some of the styles that were very popular in the past and that can cause some issue when painting over. Faux painting finishes often created a texture on the wall, and it is important to have a professional painting company who knows how to prepare the surface for painting. In some cases, lightly sanding the walls to remove the edges of the faux finish is enough. Other times, we need to skim coat over the paint in order to provide a smooth surface for painting. As with all painting projects, preparation is key! Our painting team takes the time needed to do a project correctly so that you can enjoy the results for years to come.

Wallpaper Removal

This house also had some wallpaper borders that needed to be removed prior to painting. Removing wallpaper can be a difficult job and it is important that your painter has experience to do this correctly. Our professional painting teams have the knowledge on how to remove wallpaper without damaging the wall, and know how to prepare that surface for painting after wallpaper removal.

One other project that we think looks great was the decision to paint the trim in the foyer white with an extra large strip of white. This gives the viewer the impression that the room has bigger crown molding than it does. This is a wonderful effect, especially when painting a room with tall ceilings like this, and we think it turned out wonderfully. This is a great way to save money during a renovation or while redecorating.

If you’re thinking about a painting project, give us a call! We are happy to talk about options to help you achieve your goals and stay in your budget.

Fresh coat of paint gives new life inside this Carmel home

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Scott Bardash

This Carmel family moved in to a home with many beautiful features… and a few rooms with questionable paint choices! These specialty painting styles that were so popular a couple decades ago are hard to fix without a professional interior painter, and this family knew they needed help repainting these bedrooms and bathrooms.

They started researching and found Guy Painting rated as one of the best Carmel painters on Next Door, and they reached out to us to schedule their free painting estimate. We had Alltus stop by to talk with the family and learn what they wanted from these rooms. Luckily, we knew just how to handle these types of complicated painting projects!

The family knew they wanted to update the colors, but did not know exactly what colors to use. Luckily, we can help with that with a free color consultation! One of our color experts, Dave, met with this family to select new colors for their home.

Each bedroom and bathroom had a unique painting technique, color, or challenge for us!

One of the bedrooms had clouds painted on the walls and ceiling. Cute, but it was time for an update! Our team of painters sanded the walls, primed, and painted the walls and ceiling. We think the new blue, PPG 1241-2 Blue Booties, still gives it a fun and airy feel!

Another bedroom had an interesting painting technique that was also difficult to cover. Again our painters sanded these walls, skim coated, primed, and painted in a wonderful neutral color, PPG 1000-1 Dust Bunny.

The next bedroom just didn’t have the right color for the new occupant, and the green made way for a delicate pink, PPG 1182-1 Pink Booties.

A bathroom connected to the bedrooms had fun stripes, but the new owners wanted them to go. This took some work from our painters to sand sown the heavy lines, skim in the the seams, and prime and paint to cover these dark colors. They chose a color from PPG – PPG 1006-1 Gypsum. This natural white color gave the room a larger feel and less like a cave at night.

The basement bathroom had a deep red color that the homeowners were ready to see go, and anyone who has tried knows that it’s not easy to paint over a red wall! Again, this bathroom went to the neutral PPG 1006-1 Gypsum.

The homeowners loved the process and the results, and gave us a grade card full of straight A’s! We make the painting process easy so you can live in a home you love!

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Another fantastic Cabinet Painting 🎨 – By Guy Painting

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Ron Jones

Here is another fantastic Cabinet Painting job by Guy Painting!

The Reed’s kitchen cabinets were getting worn and they started to look in to updating them and the kitchen to their taste. After weighing the options and costs they decided on painting them. They found it was more cost effective then replacement and a lot less headache and hassle as well.

The Reeds began looking for a company they could trust to do a good job and wanted a job that looked factory finished and would ware well over the years. After looking online, Angie’s List, and on the NextDoor App – one company kept coming up with great recommendations and reviews. GUY PAINTING!

From the time they met with Alltus, they knew that Guy Painting was a step above the competition, and found the pricing to be fair, so, the Reeds got signed up for the project to start the next month.

We started on time and the customer was impressed with the prep work and the amount of time and care that we took in protecting their home. They spoke about the amount of tape, paper, and time. They also commented on how the guys worked nonstop with purpose and efficiency.

As we wrapped up, the Mrs. Reed made several comments on the projects: “finish was so smooth”, “factory finished look” and “made the cabinets look like new”.

The Reeds told us they were happy with the communication and service from start to finish.

We are very thankful to have worked with the Reeds and super proud of the finished job and the customers satisfaction!

Who is next?

Let’s update your kitchen and life?

Great People Great Painters

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Cabinet Painting

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Ron Jones

Thinking about painting your cabinets?

Guy Painting is the Painting Cabinets specialist!

We do more than any other painter in Indianapolis, because we do them right!

The Montgomery’s want a fresh look to the kitchen!

I love the dark accent trim on the crown!

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SERIOUS PREP-WORK GOES INTO A JOB WELL DONE!

The Oliver’s new look to the office!

See any wood grain coming though the professional sprayed finish? That’s the difference a professional painter makes!

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The Gleason’s were done with the honey oak!

They finished with new hardware.

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The Diffenderfer’s did not want the kitchen to be as dark as a dungeon!

At night the room is much lighter and they love the finish.

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Dark Cabinet Painting Before

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Another honey oak cabinet updated!

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How about painting Kitchen Cabinets BLUE?

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Ron Jones

We are often asked questions about kitchen remodeling and improvements. What will make my kitchen cabinets look good, last a long time, and cost less than replacing? Our answer – Painting kitchen cabinets is the fastest and most cost-effective way to increase the value of your home. Furthermore, doing the right prep work, using the correct materials, applying the right finish, and most importantly, use a quality painting company with tons of experience painting kitchen cabinets will ensure your project is a success!

At Guy Painting we know how to make cabinets look new, and we the necessary prep work to make them last! You can see the detail we take to protect the home, but that is only half the prep to make a quality long-lasting beautiful finish. And we do this every time for every customer. Your quality and satisfaction are our primary goals!

“Guy Painting was quick to respond and send Brandon out to give the initial quote. Jose and his team did a beautiful job on the cabinets. They were very clean, professional, and fast. Guy Painting goes the extra mile to make sure the space is beautiful.” Tori

CALL US FOR A QUOTE 317-708-1200 – and have the same experience with your modern looking kitchen!

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