Cabinet Painting & Refinishing in Nashville, TN
Is Cabinet Painting Right for Your Kitchen?
If your cabinets are structurally sound — doors open and close, hinges work, no rot or water damage — painting them makes sense. You get 80% of the "new kitchen" visual impact for 20% of the cost. Replacement runs $12,000–$25,000+ and takes 4–6 weeks with your kitchen completely unusable. Cabinet painting runs $2,500–$7,000, takes 5–7 days, and your kitchen stays partially usable throughout.
If your cabinets are damaged, warped, or don't function anymore, replacement is the right call. We paint cabinets. We're not going to upsell you if replacement isn't necessary.
Not sure which camp you're in? Send us photos — open doors, closed doors, close-ups of any damage — and we'll tell you honestly. Fill out the form below for a fixed-price quote within 24 hours.
What We Do During Cabinet Painting
Day 1: Removal and Prep
We remove all cabinet doors and hardware and label everything so reinstallation is exact. We clean every surface thoroughly — cabinets accumulate grease and grime that will prevent paint adhesion if not fully removed. We assess each door and box for dents, dings, and gouges, then fill and sand what needs it.
Day 2–3: Sanding and Priming
Cabinet finishes are typically glossy or semi-glossy. Paint doesn't stick to gloss — we sand all surfaces to dull the finish. This is a lot of surface area and it takes time. After sanding, we prime everything. Primer is non-negotiable on cabinets: it ensures adhesion and prevents peeling or chipping down the road.
Day 3–5: Paint Application
We airless-spray two to three coats of Benjamin Moore Advance Command — a waterborne alkyd enamel built specifically for cabinets, doors, and trim. It cures to a hard, cleanable film and levels to a factory-smooth finish with no brush marks. Where a project calls for something different, we work with other approved professional-grade paints from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams.
Day 5–6: Cure Time
Cabinet paint needs time to fully harden before reinstallation. We don't rush this step. Installing doors too early risks finish damage at the hinge points.
Day 6–7: Reinstallation and Walk-Through
We rehang all doors, reinstall hardware, make alignment adjustments, and do a final walk-through with you. Everything should open, close, and look right before we leave.
Why Airless Spray Application Matters
Cabinet doors have flat panels, raised panels, recessed panels, grooves. Brush application leaves marks and uneven texture in those areas. Airless spray atomizes the paint at high pressure, delivering factory-smooth coverage on every surface — consistent finish, no brush strokes, no texture variation. It's the difference between painted cabinets and cabinets that look like new.
Doors are sprayed off the cabinet on sawhorses for full coverage and a clean edge on every surface. Box interiors are brush-and-roll painted in place.
What Cabinet Painting Costs in Nashville
Most kitchen cabinet painting jobs in Nashville run $2,500–$7,000. What drives cost: number of doors and drawers, existing finish condition, degree of color change, paint quality, and whether new hardware installation is included. We break all of this out in the quote so you know exactly what you're paying for.
Why Those Guys Painting Co.
Cabinet painting is one of the highest-skill services we offer. The prep, the airless spray technique, the cure time — every step matters. We've done hundreds of Nashville kitchen cabinet jobs and the process is dialed in. Buyers and guests can't tell painted cabinets from new ones when the work is done right.
For homeowners planning to sell in the next few years, freshly painted cabinets in a neutral color are one of the highest-ROI updates you can make. Fill out the form below — photos of your cabinets and a color direction is all we need. Quote within 24 hours.
Related services: Interior Painting · Color Consultation · Trim & Detail Work