Kitchen cabinet refresh in Laurelhurst

Location

Laurelhurst

Service

Cabinet refinishing

Duration

4 days

Completed

April 2026

Overview

Thirty-year-old oak cabinets, dark and dated. Four days later the kitchen felt twice as bright, without a single new door.

After

Before

The story

Three questions, answered.

What did the house need?

The oak cabinets were sound but dark, with worn edges around every handle. The owners wanted a lighter kitchen without the cost of a remodel.

How did we tackle it?

We took off every door and drawer front, degreased, sanded and primed them in our shop, then sprayed two coats of satin enamel. The boxes were brushed and rolled on site.

How has it held up?

The finish is hard enough for daily cooking and wipes clean. Doors open and close like new, and the warranty covers chips from normal use.

“It feels like a new kitchen. They labelled every door and put every hinge back exactly where it was.”

Megan R.

Homeowners, Laurelhurst

On the job

From first scrape to final coat.

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