YOUR CABINETS MAY NOT
NEED REPLACING
Cabinets can still be solid, functional and worth keeping even when the finish makes the entire kitchen feel dated.
Painting existing cabinetry can dramatically change the room without automatically replacing cabinets that are still in good condition.
The first question is whether the existing cabinets are good candidates for painting.
We look at the condition of the cabinet boxes, doors and drawer fronts, the existing finish and any visible damage before recommending painting. Painting can transform a dated finish.
BILLKO provides cabinet painting for homeowners in Stafford, Sugar Land, Missouri City and surrounding Southwest Houston communities.
CABINET COLOR CAN CHANGE
THE WHOLE ROOM
Painting the cabinets doesn’t mean every cabinet has to become the same color.
You may choose one color throughout, keep the upper cabinets lighter while introducing color on the lower cabinets, or make the island an accent that works with the countertops, backsplash, flooring and adjoining spaces.
We can offer recommendations during the consultation and help you evaluate the options.
You make the design decision. We make sure the execution supports it.
A SPLASH OF COLOR
CAN START AT THE ISLAND
An island can stay coordinated with the perimeter cabinets or become the accent that gives the kitchen its own character.
THE SAME FINISHING PRINCIPLES
BEYOND THE KITCHEN
Cabinet painting doesn’t start with paint.
Cabinet painting is a refinishing process that prepares the existing cabinet surfaces and applies a new painted finish rather than replacing the cabinets.
Cabinet surfaces are degreased to remove the oils and contaminants that accumulate through everyday use, then sanded and prepared for the new finish.
Cleaning and sanding aren’t the same thing.
Sanding alone isn’t a substitute for removing grease and other contaminants that can interfere with adhesion.
Scratches and damaged areas are addressed as needed before the finish goes on.
The same preparation and finishing principles can also be applied to bathroom vanities, pantry cabinetry, built ins and other suitable painted cabinetry throughout the property.
NEW HARDWARE?
PLAN FOR IT BEFORE THE PAINT GOES ON
Keeping the existing hardware? It goes back in the same locations after the cabinets are finished.
Changing it? If the new pulls use different spacing, we fill and prepare the old holes before painting, then use a hardware template and laser level to keep the new placement consistent.
WE PROTECT EVERYTHING
WE’RE NOT PAINTING
Spraying cabinets requires more than protecting the cabinet itself.
We protect countertops, floors, the sink, faucet and surrounding fixtures, then use protective plastic sheeting to separate the work area from adjoining spaces and create a controlled environment for spraying.
The paint belongs on the cabinets.
Before the project begins, we’ll explain what needs to be removed from countertops and ask that cabinets and drawers be emptied so your belongings are protected and the work can be completed properly.
Cabinet interiors are not normally painted unless they’re specifically included in the project scope.
SPRAY ROLL OR BRUSH?
THE METHOD MATTERS
Different parts of a cabinet project may call for different application techniques.
For sprayed finishes, we use HVLP, High Volume, Low Pressure equipment to provide controlled application and help produce the smooth, even finish we’re looking for on cabinet surfaces.
Brush and roller work may also be appropriate depending on the surface, location and finish being applied.
The objective isn’t to use one application method everywhere.
It’s to use the right method for the finish we’re trying to achieve.
DRY DOESN’T
MEAN CURED
A freshly painted cabinet can be dry to the touch before the coating has fully cured.
That distinction matters on doors and drawers that are constantly being opened, closed and handled. Rings, fingernails, pets and everyday use can damage a new finish if it’s treated too aggressively before it has had time to cure.
We’ll explain what to expect after your cabinets are finished, including when they can be handled normally and how to protect the new finish while it cures.
WHAT’S ON YOUR LIST?
Tell us about the work you’d like to complete. You don’t have to figure out which type of service you need. We’ll review what you send and help you determine the appropriate next step.
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