A cabinet finish starts with the surface
Kitchen cabinets collect cooking residue, hand oils, waxes, silicone-containing polishes and cleaning-product residue. These contaminants can interfere with adhesion, so coating over them is not a professional shortcut. We first inspect the substrate and existing finish, then choose preparation and primer steps that match their condition.
Our preparation sequence
- Document and disassemble: doors, drawer fronts and hardware are removed, labeled and organized for accurate reassembly.
- Clean and degrease: cabinet surfaces are thoroughly cleaned, with residues removed before sanding.
- Repair and scuff-sand: defects are addressed where appropriate, gloss is uniformly deglossed and the surface is prepared for mechanical adhesion.
- Dust control: sanding dust is extracted and remaining particles are removed before coating.
- Mask and contain: floors, counters, appliances and adjacent rooms are protected; the spray area is isolated and ventilated as the project requires.
- Prime and refine: a compatible cabinet primer or sealer is applied, then sanded smooth between stages as required by the coating system.
- Mix and spray: the 2K coating and catalyst are measured according to the current manufacturer data sheet and used within the specified pot life.
- Cure and reassemble: components are allowed to dry and cure before careful installation, adjustment and final inspection.
Exact abrasives, primer, catalyst ratio, film thickness and recoat time depend on the substrate, existing finish, environmental conditions and selected manufacturer's technical data sheet.
Why a waterborne 2K system?
“2K” means that the coating and a compatible catalyst are mixed as two components. The chemical cross-linking is designed to improve characteristics important to cabinetry, such as hardness and resistance to moisture, abrasion and household chemicals. Waterborne technology also reduces the heavy solvent profile associated with many traditional finishes, while professional ventilation and protective controls remain essential.
Is your kitchen a good candidate?
Painting is a strong option when the layout works and the cabinet boxes, doors and drawer fronts remain serviceable. Failing laminate, structural damage or major layout changes may require repair or replacement first. We inspect those conditions rather than hiding them beneath a coating.
Serving San Antonio homeowners
We serve San Antonio, Alamo Ranch, Helotes, Leon Valley, Castroville and nearby communities. Send your ZIP code, wide kitchen photos and close-ups of the doors for an initial review.