Frequently Asked Questions
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My cabinet finishes are built to last for years of everyday kitchen use, not just look good on installation day. I use professional-grade primers and finish coats specifically designed for high-touch surfaces, applied in a controlled shop environment for the doors and drawers, and hand-applied with the same attention to detail on the cabinet boxes. Proper prep — degreasing, sanding, and priming — is what actually determines how well a finish holds up, and it's a step I never skip or rush.
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You don't need to fully empty every cabinet before I arrive. I paint the exterior of your cabinet boxes and all doors/drawer fronts, so the inside of your cabinets generally stays untouched — just clear countertops and anything in the immediate work area so I have room to mask and prep. If you've added in-cabinet painting (for glass-front doors, for example), I'll let you know exactly what needs to be cleared out ahead of time.
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Every kitchen is priced based on the number of doors and drawer fronts, starting around $100 per standard unit. Larger flat surfaces like island panels or fridge panels are priced individually based on size, glass doors run a bit higher due to the extra prep involved, and add-ons like two-tone colour schemes or new hardware drilling are priced as flat additions. I'll walk your kitchen with you and give you a clear, itemized estimate before any work begins — no surprise charges mid-project.
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The best colour for your kitchen depends on your lighting, cabinet style, and the overall feel you're going for, and I'll help you work through that during our consultation. Warm whites and soft neutral tones remain the most popular choices because they brighten a space and stay timeless, while deeper tones like navy or forest green are a great way to add character on an island or lower cabinets. I bring my experience from hundreds of kitchens to help you pick something you'll still love years from now, not just something trendy today.
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I require a 50% deposit upfront to secure your booking, with the remaining 50% due on the final day of installation. I accept e-transfer or cheque, and there are no hidden fees — the price we agree on at the estimate is the price you pay, unless you request additional work mid-project.
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Your kitchen stays as functional as possible throughout the project. The most labour-intensive, messy work — degreasing, sanding, priming, and spraying — happens off-site in my dedicated paint shop, not in your home. When I am on-site, I use plastic containment barriers over doorways, mask countertops and floors, and at the end of every single day I tidy equipment into a corner, pull back plastic so you can use your kitchen that evening, and fold drop sheets neatly out of the way.
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Yes, and I handle glass doors a little differently to protect them properly. I completely remove the glass panels before any painting begins, finish the door frame like any other cabinet door, and then reinstall and seal the glass with clear silicone once painting is complete. If you'd like the interior of your glass-front cabinets painted too, that's available as an add-on.
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Absolutely — two-tone kitchens (for example, a different colour on the island versus the perimeter cabinets) are one of the most popular upgrades I do. It's a flat add-on to your quote, and I'll help you choose a colour pairing that complements your space rather than fighting it.
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I'm based out of Wardsville with my paint shop in Chatham, and I regularly serve Southwestern Ontario, including Windsor, Sarnia, Strathroy, London, and St. Thomas. If you're just outside that range, reach out anyway — I take on jobs further out on a case-by-case basis.
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I stand behind every kitchen I finish and use professional-grade products and a proper prep process specifically because it's what makes a lasting result possible. I'm happy to talk through the specifics of what's covered for your project during our consultation.