Cabinet Painting Montgomery County, MD

Painted Cabinets That Hold Up to a Working Kitchen

If your cabinet boxes are solid and the layout still works, professional cabinet painting gives your kitchen a new color and a smooth, even finish for a fraction of what new cabinets cost. We have painted Montgomery County homes since 1973, and 300+ recommendations on D.C. Consumers’ Checkbook back that up.

In Business Since 1973

Five decades of painting homes in Montgomery County means we've seen — and solved — every surface challenge the region throws at a painter. From post-war bungalows to newer estates, we know what works here.

300+ Checkbook Recommendations

Washington D.C. Consumers' Checkbook is the most trusted local review source in the region — and we've earned over 300 verified recommendations from real Montgomery County homeowners.

Owner-Involved From Day One

Gordon Franks personally walks your project and provides your timeline during the estimate — not a sales rep, not a call center. You deal directly with the person accountable for the result.

Licensed, Insured, and Transparent

We carry full Maryland MHIC licensing and general liability insurance — and we volunteer that documentation without being asked, because that's what a professional operation does.

Cabinet Painting Montgomery County, MD

Paint or Replace? We Tell You Honestly

Cabinet painting is the fastest way to change how a kitchen looks without tearing it out. If the cabinet boxes are solid and the layout still works, paint gives you a new color and a smooth, even finish for a fraction of what new cabinets cost. If the boxes are water damaged, the doors sag, or you want a different layout, paint will not fix that. That is a kitchen remodeling job, and we will tell you so at the estimate.

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What You Get When the Prep Is Done Right

Whether painted cabinets last is decided by work you never see. These are the steps we never skip.

Doors and drawer fronts come off and are labeled, so every piece goes back exactly where it came from.
Every surface is degreased first, because cooking grease is the most common reason cabinet paint lets go.
The old finish is sanded and an adhesion primer goes on, so the topcoat bonds instead of peeling.

The topcoat is a hard finish made for cabinets, not wall paint, so it stands up to daily kitchen use.
Your cabinets look like new without the cost of replacement. Professional prep and finish work is what separates a durable cabinet paint job from one that chips in six months.
You get the real timeline in writing before we start, including how long part of the kitchen will be out of use.

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Why Each Coat Gets Its Full Dry Time

Doors and drawer fronts come off and are labeled so every piece goes back where it came from. Every surface is degreased, because cooking grease is the most common reason paint lets go. The old finish is sanded, an adhesion primer goes on, and the topcoat is a hard finish made for cabinets, not wall paint.

Each coat gets its full dry time. Skip any of those steps and the edges start chipping within a year. That is why we do not rush the cure, even when it means part of the kitchen is out of use a little longer.

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A Good Project for the Winter Months

Cabinets are an inside job with no weather in the way, so winter is a good time to do them. Plan on part of the kitchen being out of use while the doors are off and the finish cures. You get the real timeline in writing before we start.

Cabinet painting is one part of what we do as a full-service painting contractor in Montgomery County, so trim, walls and doors can be done in the same visit by the same crew.

Cabinet Painting FAQs

Common Questions About Our Service

Do painting contractors in Maryland need to be licensed to work on my home?

Yes and it matters more than most homeowners realize. Maryland requires all home improvement contractors, including painters, to hold a valid MHIC (Maryland Home Improvement Contractor) license issued by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission. To get that license, a contractor has to demonstrate at least two years of relevant experience, pass the MHIC exam, carry liability insurance, and meet financial solvency requirements. If something goes wrong with an unlicensed contractor’s work, you have very limited legal recourse. We carry full MHIC licensing and are happy to provide documentation — you shouldn’t have to ask twice for that from any contractor you hire.

Is cabinet painting actually worth it, or will it just chip and look cheap?

When it’s done correctly, cabinet painting is genuinely worth it, and the difference between a durable result and one that chips within a year comes down almost entirely to preparation and product selection. Cabinets that are properly cleaned, lightly sanded, primed with an adhesion primer, and finished with a hard, durable topcoat will hold up to daily kitchen use for years. The shortcuts that cause problems, like skipping sanding, using the wrong primer or rushing dry times between coats, are the same shortcuts we don’t take.

Should I paint my kitchen cabinets or replace them?

If the cabinet boxes are solid and the layout still works for you, painting gives you a new color and a smooth, even finish for a fraction of what new cabinets cost. If the boxes are water damaged, the doors sag, or you want a different layout, paint will not fix that, and a kitchen remodel is the better path. Gordon looks at your cabinets during the estimate and tells you honestly which one you need.

When is the best time of year to paint kitchen cabinets?

Cabinets are an inside job with no weather in the way, so they can be done any time of year, and winter is a good time to do them. Plan on part of the kitchen being out of use while the doors are off and the finish cures. You get the real timeline in writing before we start.

How do I know the crew that shows up is the same one I met during the estimate?

That’s a fair concern, and it’s one we hear from homeowners who’ve been through the experience of a polished estimator followed by an unfamiliar crew they’ve never met. We don’t operate that way. Gordon Franks is personally involved in the estimation process and is accountable for every project we take on. Our crew members — including Crew Chief Antonio — have built long-term relationships with clients who’ve come back to us for multiple projects over the course of 10 to 14 years. That kind of repeat loyalty doesn’t happen when you’re rotating through subcontractors. You’ll know who’s coming to your home, and they’ll know your project.

What areas in Montgomery County do you serve?

We serve homeowners and businesses throughout Montgomery County, MD, including Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Potomac, Germantown, Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase, Olney, North Bethesda, North Potomac, Wheaton, Aspen Hill, Kensington, Takoma Park, Damascus, Clarksburg, Montgomery Village, Burtonsville, Darnestown, Laytonsville, White Oak, Derwood, Fairland, Forest Glen, Glenmont, Kemp Mill, Colesville, Cloverly, Calverton, Travilah, Rossmoor, Redland, and South Kensington. We’ve been working in these communities for over 50 years, which means we understand the local housing stock — from the post-war bungalows in Silver Spring and Kensington to the larger estates in Potomac — and what each type of home requires from a painting and surface preparation standpoint.