CABINET SERVICES

Cabinet Refinishing in Central Florida

Kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and built-ins refinished in place. Any color, any finish, done in a week for a fraction of what replacement costs.

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CABINET REFINISHING

A Full Kitchen Transformation Without the Full Kitchen Price

Elevated Colors refinishes kitchen and bathroom cabinets throughout Central Florida, giving homeowners a full kitchen transformation for a fraction of the cost of cabinet replacement. We spray-apply professional-grade cabinet finishes that cure hard, resist chipping, and hold up to daily use for years on solid wood, plywood, laminate, and MDF cabinets alike.

Most cabinet projects finish in 5 to 7 days. Your kitchen stays mostly usable throughout, and you save 60 to 80 percent versus tearing everything out and starting over.

SCOPE

What We Refinish

Cabinets, vanities, and built-ins throughout your home.

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Kitchen cabinets

Doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet boxes.

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Bathroom vanities

Single, double, or full custom vanities.

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Kitchen islands

Matched to your cabinets or accented in a contrasting color.

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Built-in cabinetry

Bookshelves, entertainment centers, and custom built-ins.

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Butler's pantries and coffee bars

Full refinish with hardware update.

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Laundry room cabinets

Matched or updated independently.

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Full color changes

Dark to light, light to dark, or completely custom.

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Cabinet interiors

Optional add-on for a complete refresh.

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Hardware updates

New pulls, knobs, and hinges installed as part of the project.

REFINISH VS REPLACE

Why Refinishing Beats Replacement for Most Kitchens

Full kitchen cabinet replacement in Central Florida typically runs $15,000 to $40,000 before you even touch countertops or backsplash. Refinishing your existing cabinets typically runs $4,000 to $8,000 and delivers the same visual transformation. Here's how the two compare.

CompareFull replacementRefinishing

Cost (average kitchen)$20,000 – $35,000$4,500 – $7,500

Timeline6 to 12 weeks5 to 7 days

Kitchen usable during projectNoMostly yes

Waste sent to landfillFull demolitionNone

Custom color optionsLimited to stockAny color, any finish

Countertop and backsplash affectedYes, usually redoneNo

Refinishing makes sense if

Your cabinet layout already works for you
The boxes and frames are structurally sound
You want a completely different color or finish
You'd rather keep your existing countertops and backsplash
You want to be back in your kitchen in a week, not two months

Replacement makes sense if

You want a different layout
Cabinets are structurally damaged beyond repair
You're gutting the entire kitchen anyway

For most Central Florida kitchens we look at, refinishing is the right call. We'll tell you honestly if it isn't.

What's Included with Every Cabinet Project

Free in-home consultation with physical color samples
All doors, drawer fronts, and hardware removed and labeled
Off-site or on-site spray booth setup
Professional degreasing and full sanding
Bonding primer specified for your cabinet material
Multiple sprayed coats of cabinet-grade finish
Full cure time between coats
Reinstallation with existing or new hardware
Touch-ups and detail work throughout
Satisfaction guaranteed
Final walkthrough before you pay

PROCESS

How Cabinet Refinishing Works

Six steps from first message to walking back into your kitchen.

Free In-Home Consultation

Send a message. We come out within one business day, measure your cabinets, count doors and drawers, look at your existing finish, and bring physical color samples. Written quote same day.

Prep and Removal

We remove all doors, drawer fronts, and hardware, label everything so it goes back exactly where it came from, and set up containment or an off-site spray booth so overspray never touches your countertops or floors.

Deep Cleaning and Sanding

Cabinets get years of grease, cooking oil, and cleaner buildup. We degrease every surface, then sand to give the primer something to bite. This step is what separates a finish that lasts from one that chips in six months.

Spray Application

Professional-grade cabinet coatings sprayed in multiple thin coats with full cure time between each. Spray gives a factory-quality finish. Brushing cabinets is faster and cheaper, and it looks like it.

Cure and Reinstall

Doors and drawers cure fully before we reinstall. We hang everything back in place, install any new hardware you chose, and do detail touch-ups on cabinet boxes.

Walkthrough and Signoff

You walk through the kitchen with us before we invoice. Anything not right gets fixed. Nothing gets invoiced until you're satisfied with it.

MATERIALS

Paint Brands We Use and Why

Cabinet refinishing requires cabinet-specific coatings, not wall paint. The finish needs to cure hard, resist fingerprints and cleaners, wipe clean without leaving streaks, and hold up to years of daily use. Wall paint on cabinets is the reason so many DIY kitchen paint jobs fail within a year.

We primarily use Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel and ProClassic. Both are water-based hybrid alkyd formulations designed for cabinets and trim. They spray beautifully, cure hard, and don't yellow over time.

For premium projects we also work with Milesi, a professional-grade Italian lacquer used in high-end custom cabinet shops. It's more expensive, cures faster, and delivers the closest thing to factory finish you can get in a home refinish.

You approve the exact product, sheen, and color before we buy anything.

Sherwin-WilliamsEmerald Urethane Trim Enamel · hybrid alkyd, cures hard

Sherwin-Williams ProClassicSprays beautifully, won't yellow

MilesiItalian professional lacquer · closest to factory finish

PORTFOLIO

Recent Cabinet Projects

The kind of cabinet work we take on across Central Florida.

Cabinet refinishing in Winter Haven, Florida: white kitchen cabinets

Winter HavenDark to white, 22 doors

Cabinet refinishing in Auburndale, Florida: sage green kitchen island

AuburndaleSage green island

Cabinet refinishing in Lake Wales, Florida: refinished built-ins

Lake WalesBuilt-ins and pantry

Cabinet refinishing in Dundee, Florida: refinished bathroom vanities

DundeeVanities, two baths

See more of our work

PRICING

How Much Does Cabinet Refinishing Cost in Central Florida?

Cabinet refinishing costs in Central Florida depend on the number of doors and drawer fronts, cabinet material, whether you want interior painting, and hardware choices. Here's what most projects come in around.

Every quote is fixed price after we count doors and see your cabinets in person. What we quote is what you pay.

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Small kitchen (10 to 15 doors)$3,500 – $5,500

Average kitchen (15 to 25 doors)$4,500 – $7,500

Large kitchen (25+ doors)$6,500 – $10,000+

Bathroom vanity$800 – $1,800

Kitchen island (add-on)$500 – $1,200

Cabinet interiors (add-on)adds 20–30%

New hardware installation$200 – $800

Ranges are typical. Your quote is fixed price after an in-home door count.

FAQ

Cabinet Refinishing FAQs

How much does cabinet refinishing cost?

Most cabinet projects range from $3,500 for a small kitchen to $10,000 for a large kitchen with premium finishes. Bathroom vanities typically start at $800. Pricing depends on door count, cabinet material, and finish selection. Every project is quoted individually after a free in-home consultation.

How long does cabinet refinishing take?

Most kitchens take 5 to 7 days start to finish. Smaller projects like a bathroom vanity typically take 3 to 4 days. You'll get a specific timeline with your written quote.

Can you refinish any cabinet material?

Yes. We refinish solid wood, plywood, MDF, laminate, and thermofoil cabinets. Each material requires a different primer and prep approach, and we specify the right one for what you have. Cabinets already painted are usually easier, not harder, to refinish.

Do we need to move out during the project?

No. We set up containment or use an off-site spray booth so overspray never reaches your living space. You'll be without cabinet doors for a few days in the middle of the project, but you can still use your kitchen for basic cooking and access to what's inside.

Will the finish hold up?

Yes, when it's done correctly. The difference between a cabinet refinish that lasts 10 years and one that chips in 6 months is prep and product selection. We sand, degrease, and prime properly, and we use cabinet-specific coatings (not wall paint) that cure hard and resist daily wear.

What if my cabinets are already painted?

Painted cabinets are usually easier to refinish. We sand the existing finish, address any peeling or chipping, prime for adhesion, and spray your new color. Most previously-painted cabinets look better after refinishing than they did originally.

Can you change cabinet color from dark to light?

Yes. Dark-to-light color changes are one of the most common cabinet projects we do in Central Florida. It requires more coats and careful primer selection to prevent bleed-through, but the transformation is dramatic. We'll walk you through the extra prep involved before we start.

Do you paint the inside of the cabinets?

Cabinet interiors are an optional add-on. Most homeowners skip them because they're not visible unless you leave doors open, and the savings are meaningful. If you want them done, we spray them at the same time as the exteriors for a fully consistent look.

Can you replace damaged doors or drawer fronts?

Yes. If a door or drawer front is damaged beyond repair, we can order a replacement match (or close match) and refinish it alongside the rest. Match availability depends on your cabinet style and age.

Do you install new hardware?

Yes. New pulls, knobs, and hinges can be installed as part of the project. If you're changing hardware size or style, we'll fill and reprime old holes so the finish looks factory-clean. Hardware itself is billed separately based on what you choose.