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Houston, TX · Cabinet Painting & Refinishing

Cabinet Painting in Houston, TXA New Kitchen Without the Remodel

Dated or worn cabinets don't have to mean a full kitchen remodel. We paint and refinish them, with a free written estimate before we start.

HAB Remodeling & Construction paints and refinishes kitchen cabinets for homeowners and property owners across the greater Houston area. Painting changes the color completely, and refinishing restores or updates the existing finish. Either one usually costs less than replacing the cabinets, and every job starts with cleaning, sanding, and priming, because prep decides how long the finish lasts. You get a free written estimate before work begins.

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Cabinet Painting vs. Refinishing vs. Replacement

Three options come up in almost every kitchen conversation. Which one fits depends on the condition of the cabinets and on what you want the kitchen to look like afterward. For most kitchens where the cabinet boxes are still solid, painting or refinishing gets most of the visual change of replacement for less money.

Which option fits your cabinets?
OptionWhat it doesBest when
PaintingChanges the color completely with new finish coats.The color or style feels dated and the cabinet boxes are in good shape.
RefinishingRestores or updates the existing finish and keeps more of the original look.You like the wood and grain, but the finish is worn or faded.
ReplacementNew doors, or new boxes and doors.The boxes are damaged or water-swollen, or you're changing the layout.

Signs Your Cabinets Are Worth Painting

None of these mean you need new cabinets. If the structure underneath is sound, a new finish usually solves the problem. And if the rest of the kitchen needs a fresh coat too, our house painters can handle the walls and trim.

  • The color or finish looks dated
  • The finish is chipped, worn, or discolored around the handles
  • The boxes are solid and the doors close properly
  • The kitchen layout works for you and you don't plan to change it

Why Prep Decides How Long Cabinet Paint Lasts

Kitchen cabinets collect grease, cooking residue, and hand oils, and their factory finish is often slick. Paint doesn't grip a surface like that, and skipping the prep is the most common reason a cabinet paint job starts chipping early.

The fix is unglamorous: degrease the surface, sand it, and prime with a primer made to bond, before any color goes on. That's the part of the job you won't see in a finished photo, and it's why we don't rush it.

How We Work

From the first look to the final coat.

01

Free Estimate

We look at your cabinets, talk through color and finish options, and count doors and drawers.

02

Written Proposal

Scope, materials, and cost on paper. No obligation to move forward.

03

Prep & Protect

Countertops, floors, and appliances protected. Cabinets cleaned, sanded, and primed.

04

Finish & Walkthrough

Finish coats, cleanup, and a final walkthrough together.

What Affects the Cost of Cabinet Painting

There's no flat price for cabinets, because kitchens vary a lot. These are the things that change the estimate:

You get all of it in a written estimate, free and with no obligation.

  • The number of doors, drawers, and cabinet boxes
  • The current condition and any repairs needed
  • How big the color change is, like dark to light
  • Whether hardware is being replaced
  • The finish you choose

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Why Homeowners Choose Us

What our clients are saying.

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Where We Work

Cabinet painting across Greater Houston.

We paint and refinish cabinets in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, and Fulshear, and across Katy, West Houston, Cypress, The Woodlands, Pearland, and Friendswood. Not sure we cover your neighborhood? Call (832) 374-0161 and we'll tell you.

  • Sugar Land
  • Missouri City
  • Richmond
  • Fulshear
  • Katy
  • West Houston
  • Cypress
  • The Woodlands
  • Pearland
  • Friendswood

Cabinet Painting FAQ

Cabinet questions, answered.

It depends on the cabinets. Refinishing can take less material when the existing finish is in good shape, but a big color change or a lot of repair work shifts that. Both usually cost less than replacing cabinets. We'll look at yours and price the option that actually fits.

Usually, if the boxes are solid and you like the layout. A new finish changes the look of the whole kitchen for less than a remodel. It isn't worth it when the boxes are water-damaged or falling apart, because paint can't fix structure.

You can, but skipping the prep is why DIY cabinet paint tends to chip. Cabinets need to be degreased, sanded, and primed first, and the finish coats need time to cure. If you go the DIY route, plan for prep to take most of the time.

It depends on the number of doors and drawers, the condition of the cabinets, the color change, and the finish. We don't quote a flat rate without seeing them. The estimate is free and in writing.

Painting covers the surface with a new color. Refinishing works with the existing finish, restoring or updating it while keeping more of the original look. We'll tell you which one your cabinets suit.

It depends on the size of the kitchen and how much prep the cabinets need. Finish coats also need time to cure between steps. We give a realistic timeline in your estimate.

Our painting work carries a 2-year workmanship warranty, and warranty terms are based on the type and scope of each project. We'll confirm the terms for your cabinets in your written estimate.

Yes. Email habremodeling@gmail.com and we'll send you the details.

Call or text (832) 374-0161, message us on WhatsApp, email habremodeling@gmail.com, or use the form on this page.

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