Keep the Cabinetry You Have and Give It Another Twenty Years
Cabinets built twenty or thirty years ago are usually better made than what a mid-range replacement would put in their place. Solid wood face frames, real timber doors, joints that have held for decades. What has failed is the finish on the outside of them, and occasionally a section of wood that has taken water. Cabinet refinishing in Kansas City, MO deals with both and leaves the cabinetry itself where it is.
That is the whole case for refinishing. You keep the boxes, the layout, the countertops and the plumbing. You also keep the woodwork and the character that came with the house, which is the part people miss when they tear a kitchen out and regret it a year later. Worn edges get repaired, damaged veneer and soft wood get made good, and the whole run comes back with a sprayed finish built to take daily use.
Kevin Turner Painting has been family owned since 1995 and holds a national award for residential craftsmanship. Refinishing sits alongside the rest of the work we take on, so if the kitchen turns out to need carpentry or a wider repaint, it stays with one contractor.
Breathe New Life into Your Kitchen, Bathroom, or Built-Ins with Expert Refinishing
Most projects start in the kitchen, because that is where the wear shows first: door edges worn back to bare wood around the handles, the run either side of the sink darkened by water, and the finish gone soft above the stove. Kitchen cabinet refinishing is the bulk of what we do, and professional cabinet refinishing in Kansas City, MO usually extends to the bathroom vanities, laundry units and built-in bookcases at the same time, since one setup covers the lot. Doing them together also keeps the finish consistent from room to room, which is difficult to match if you come back to it in two years.
Refinishing is not just a finish job on older cabinetry, because there is nearly always something to put right first. Swollen bottom edges under the sink, a delaminated veneer corner, screw holes worn loose in a hinge mortise, a drawer front split along the grain. Those get repaired and sealed rather than sprayed over, which is the difference between a refinished kitchen and a painted one.
Once the woodwork is sound, everything is degreased, sanded and sprayed rather than brushed or rolled, in multiple coats of primer and finish. Sheen is chosen to suit the room and how hard it works: matte reads softer but marks more easily, satin wipes clean and suits a family kitchen. The same applies to bathroom vanities, where humidity means the finish specification matters more than most people expect.
Kitchen cabinets endure the most intensive use of any cabinetry in your home—daily contact from hands, exposure to cooking moisture and grease, temperature fluctuations, and constant scrutiny as the focal point of your most-used room.Our kitchen cabinet refinishing services in Kansas City deliver factory-quality finishes engineered to withstand these demanding conditions while transforming your kitchen's entire appearance.
Our kitchen refinishing process includes comprehensive cleaning and deglossing removing cooking oils and contaminants, filling imperfections and optional grain filling for ultra-smooth contemporary finishes, bonding primers ensuring exceptional adhesion on all surfaces, multiple thin spray-applied coats building proper thickness without drips, and durable topcoats protecting against moisture, heat, and daily wear.
Cabinet hardware plays a critical role in the final appearance of your refinished cabinets. We carefully remove all knobs, pulls, and hinges before painting to ensure every surface is evenly coated. After refinishing, we reinstall your existing hardware—or install new hardware if you’re updating the full look.
Attention to these fine details ensures your cabinets look cohesive, fresh, and professionally finished. New hardware combined with expert refinishing can dramatically elevate the entire space without the heavy cost of full cabinet replacement.
Doors and drawer fronts take the most wear and tear over the years. That’s why we pay special attention to these surfaces during refinishing. Each door and drawer face is removed, sanded, primed, and painted separately to ensure uniform coverage and a flawless finish.
Our door and drawer refinishing services in Kansas City bring worn, faded, or scratched surfaces back to life, helping maintain the beauty and functionality of your home’s most-used spaces. We also perform minor repairs on dents, scratches, and surface damage to create a truly like-new appearance.
Sometimes, a simple painted finish isn’t enough to achieve the look you envision. That’s why we offer specialty finish options for those seeking an extra touch of luxury. This includes techniques like antiquing, glazing, two-tone color schemes, and matte or high-gloss lacquer effects.
Our skilled craftsmen have the training and experience to execute even complex finishes with precision, giving your cabinets a truly custom, high-end aesthetic. With specialty upgrades, you can create the look of a designer renovation without undergoing a full remodel.
Bathroom vanities face unique challenges from constant moisture, humidity, and daily use that make proper refinishing essential for lasting results. Our bathroom vanity refinishing services in Kansas City use moisture-resistant primers and paints specifically formulated for high-humidity environments, addressing water damage before refinishing, and applying finishes with built-in mildew resistance.
Our vanity refinishing process includes thorough cleaning removing soap residue and contaminants, moisture-blocking preparation creating barriers against humidity, satin or semi-gloss finishes that resist water and wipe clean easily, and color coordination with tile, fixtures, and overall bathroom design. Proper ventilation during application and curing ensures optimal paint performance in bathroom conditions.
Our Process - 5-DAY KITCHEN CABINET SPRAYING SOLUTION
Five days on a typical kitchen, run the same way whether the job is in the city or out in Prairie Village. You keep use of the room throughout and the site is left clean each evening.
Protect & Label
Floors covered and countertops protected, then every door and drawer front numbered and mapped before it comes off, so each one returns to the opening it came from.
Degrease & Strip Back
Cupboards masked off, then years of cooking grease and hand oil washed out and the old finish sanded back to a surface that will actually take primer.
Repair & Seal
Split fronts, worn hinge fixings, swollen edges and lifted veneer all made good, then two coats of primer sprayed across the frames and both faces of every door.
Color Spraying
Sand and fix any minor imperfections, then spray two coats of color with durable 2K industrial coatings.
Refinish in 2K
Primed surfaces sanded smooth, imperfections corrected, then two coats applied in 2K industrial coatings and left to cure hard.
Experience the Kevin Turner Painting Difference
When it comes to painting your home or business, you deserve more than a crew that just rolls on color and calls it a day. At Kevin Turner Painting, we take pride in delivering a higher standard—from surface prep to the final walkthrough. For over 30 years, our family-owned company has helped Kansas City homeowners bring their vision to life with integrity, attention to detail, and old-school craftsmanship you can trust. As the area’s only national award-winning residential repaint specialist, we back every project with deep experience, licensed professionalism, and industry-leading warranties.
Whether you need interior painting, cabinet refinishing, or concrete floor coatings, we make the process smooth, transparent, and tailored to your home’s unique needs. From the first call to final cleanup, you’ll experience what makes us different—and why so many of our clients become customers for life.
Cabinet Refinishing FAQs
Most cabinet refinishing projects take 5–7 business days from start to finish, depending on the size and complexity. We schedule your project carefully to minimise disruption and work efficiently without cutting corners, and it runs to the same five day schedule in every city we cover across the metro.
Let’s Bring Your Home Improvement Vision to Life—Get a Free Quote Today
Ready to transform your space with craftsmanship you can count on? Whether it’s painting, staining, refinishing, or restoring, Kevin Turner Painting is here to help you love the look and feel of your home again. Reach out today for a free consultation and honest, detailed estimate. We’ll answer your questions, walk you through the process, and show you why we’re Kansas City’s trusted name in luxury painting.
