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Cabinet Painting FAQs

 Cabinet Painting FAQs

What is the hottest thing in painting?  Painting cabinets or more specifically painting over the golden oak cabinets that no one wants any more.  If you have a home built in the 90’s you are likely all too familiar with golden oak.  Now some people want to keep the wood look, and for them we can stain the cabinets a darker color while allowing the grain to be seen.  Most people want to paint their cabinets now.  Here are some frequently asked questions by our customers.

Will the paint job be durable and last over time?

This is the number one question we get.  Why, because so many cabinets are painted incorrectly and everyone has seen cabinets that are chipping and peeling.  A painted cabinet can last a very long time when done correctly.  If you just slap some primer and paint on, they will fail.  If all the prep steps are followed you will get many years of enjoyment out of your paint job.  While the type of primer and paint are important, the most critical part is the prep work steps.

How long does it take to paint cabinets?

A typical size kitchen will take about a week to complete from start to finish.  It is all about the process.  It takes time from taking the cabinets apart, to putting them back together.  When someone says they can paint kitchen cabinets in 2-3 days they are cutting corners.  They typically aren’t removing hardware, cleaning, and skipping other steps.  Ideally we do all the cabinet pieces on site to avoid transporting items, but when there is no ability to do so we take them to our shop to finish. 

How do you prep the cabinets so they last?

It is all about the prep work in painting and this couldn’t be more accurate when it comes to painting cabinets.  First we take everything apart, all the hardware comes off and we label where things go.  Next we clean all the surfaces to remove dirt and grease.  Then we sand all the surfaces to degloss the wood so the prime can properly adhere.  Then we prime the surfaces with a quality primer.  Then we sand again to ensure everything is nice and smooth.  Then we go through and caulk joints, trim pieces, etc.  Finally we apply 2 coats of high quality semi gloss paint for the finish.  Once everything is dry we put everything back together, clean up, and put clean bumpers on the backs of all doors and drawers.

Can I use my kitchen while you paint my cabinets?

The quick answer is no.  Honestly it is inconvenient, but it is temporary.  We mask and cover your floors, counters, appliances, walls to protect all the surfaces.  Some people may brush and roll the cabinet bases, which can allow for you to use small parts of your kitchen when they are not working.  We spray the bases so that you get a nice smooth finish, which requires everything to be covered. 

Will I still see the grain of my oak?

There are products called grain fillers that can be used to completely smooth out the grain, but this is a very expensive process that most people don’t want to pay for.  If this is the process someone desires, the cost is equal to replacing the doors & drawers.  With our process the grain is not obvious; it fills all the pits so the grain doesn’t stand out.  If you get close at certain angles you can see the grain, but from a normal distance/view the grain is not visible.

If you are interested in painting your cabinets call us at 530-753-5074 or go to our website www.brookspainting.com where you can see examples of our work and also can schedule an estimate.  We service all of Yolo, Solano, Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado counties.  Let Brooks Painting transform your cabinets.

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A lot of painters do the bare minimum, just to get by and move on. That’s not who we are or how we’ve built our reputation.

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Hiring Brooks Painting was an easy and professional process the whole way through, from the estimate to the completion of having my very high walls edged, where I was unable to reach them. Crew Leader Eric was prompt and super capable, which was a relief since he had to maneuver and climb a very tall ladder. He was also in the process of teaching a newer painter and I admired his positive and encouraging manner. In addition, he was willing to respond to my requests with ease. No regrets here! The edging looks amazing and only took 4 hours to complete.

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My experience with Brooks Painting has been outstanding, and, if it were an option on Google, I would assign 100 stars to their work. Mark and his crew were exceptional in painting both the inside and outside of my Central Davis home. They were considerate, careful, and respectful of my furnishings and yard. Kristen and her office staff were also responsive to my queries and were timely in scheduling the work. Thank you Brooks Painting for assisting in transforming my house into a beautiful home!

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Very professional, I appreciate the time they took to make sure everything was taken care of for my house! I really liked that Jaime stepped up and told me not to paint my front door like the house and then chose a color that worked great. Thank you!

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Listened to my needs and offered good suggestions. Customer confidence in value and quality.

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Brooks Panting Inc. just finished painting the exterior of our house. The crew did a terrific job. The house is a mid century modern with redwood paneling and an unusual amount of trim work. The Brooks crew was efficient, the quality of the painting was exceptional and the work was completed on time! Because of the age of the house several panels needed to be replaced. Brooks had the expertise to closely match the new paneling with the old paneling. I would not hesitate to recommend this company. They are professionals!

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We are long time happy customers with many positive experiences with Brooks Painting. We have appreciated the assistance (and patience) with selecting paint colors, the professionalism of the staff and the high quality of workmanship. We recently had some interior painting done and the crew was on time, neat, careful inside the house and very easy to work with. They also cheerfully handled some unexpected drywall repair. I highly recommend Brooks Painting.

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Brooks Painting has be in business a long time in our area. As a native resident we have seen and heard of their professional & quality painting. In looking for bids on painting our house Brooks was referred numerous times. When Jeremy came out to meet us we were sold on using their services and looked no further. Every aspect of this company was very upfront, professional and made us feel safe, valued and comfortable hiring them. The office staff kept good communication with us. The color matching was perfect. The crew showed up on time, were respectful and did a great job from prep to the final end of the project. The warranty offered was a plus and the liability coverage gave us peace of mind also. The price was well worth all that was included in the project so we had little to do but move our stuff away from the house. Thank you Brooks painting, crew and staff for making our home new again :)

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Brooks Painting painted our home in Sacramento in March of 2022. Tim did a great job power washing our home. Corey, Flint, and Kristen were very helpful in the bid and. planning. process. The painting crew was excellent. Arrived on time each day and the project was finished in 5 days as promised. All worked very hard.

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