A residential cabinet scope you can count

For Elk Grove Village kitchens and bathroom vanities, Brush & Bright separates removable fronts from fixed surfaces, reviews the existing coating and defines the limits of painting preparation.
  • Door inventory
    Count cabinet doors and record whether both faces and their edges are included in the new finish.
  • Drawer fronts
    List drawer fronts separately, including any different sizes or profiles that affect preparation and painting.
  • Fixed face frames
    Identify frames visible between doors and drawers so new color remains coordinated across the cabinet run.
  • End panels and islands
    Include exposed sides, island panels and cabinet trim that belong in the painted scope.
  • Cleaning and adhesion preparation
    Kitchen residue, worn finishes and small surface defects are reviewed before sanding and appropriate primer.
  • Interiors and visible edges
    Decide which inside surfaces, shelf edges and open sections are included instead of assuming they receive paint.

Painting examples

General painting reference photos. Project scope and finishes are agreed individually.

Our process

  • Inventory the cabinetry
    Count fronts and identify all fixed painted surfaces.
  • Confirm finish boundaries
    Agree on edges, backs, interiors, hardware and room access.
  • Prepare sound surfaces
    Clean, sand and prime as specified after minor surface preparation.
  • Apply the selected color
    Finish the agreed components and fixed sections.
  • Reassemble and review
    Return identified components and check the included surfaces.
Request a residential cabinet painting estimate
Send your Elk Grove Village cabinet photos, door and drawer counts, preferred color and notes about interiors or damage. Call (224) 395-4544 with questions about the painting scope.
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Count the pieces, then inspect their condition
Start with a simple cabinet inventory
For your Elk Grove Village home, count doors and drawer fronts separately and take a photo of each cabinet run. Include the kitchen island, bathroom vanity or other residential cabinetry you want reviewed. Note any glass-front or open sections because their interiors may remain visible. This page addresses cabinetry in the home; business-premises painting should be identified as commercial work when you ask about that separate type of project.

Define both removable and fixed surfaces
A front count is useful, but it does not describe everything that may need painting. Mark the face frames, exposed end panels, trim and island sides that will receive the new color. Decide whether door backs, edges, cabinet interiors and shelf edges are included. Open one door in your photos to show how the existing interior meets the exterior finish. These decisions help avoid an unexpected band of old color when cabinetry is opened.

Assess damage before selecting a coating
Look beyond surface wear and describe doors that bind, drawers that do not operate properly, loose components or damaged material. Cabinet painting addresses appearance and suitable minor surface preparation. Functional cabinet problems belong with the existing Handyman cabinet-repair service and should be assessed separately before coating plans are finalized. Do not expect a finish to straighten a door or correct its operation. Close-up photographs can help distinguish cosmetic marks from problems needing repair.

Prepare for adhesion and a color change
Kitchen residue and an existing glossy finish need attention before a new coating is applied. The preparation plan can include cleaning, sanding, minor surface work and appropriate bonding primer. Share what you know about the current material and previous refinishing. Choose the proposed color beside counters, backsplash and flooring, and discuss the visible surface texture. Painting does not automatically remove wood grain or every trace of an earlier finish.

Coordinate daily use and reassembly
Explain how you use the kitchen or vanity and which nearby areas need access during the work. Discuss clearing contents where required and protecting counters, floors and adjacent finishes. Doors and fronts need an organized identification and reassembly plan, while fixed sections remain part of the room. Confirm hardware preferences, included surfaces and finish choices in the estimate. Timing should follow the actual preparation and coating requirements rather than a promise based only on the number of doors.

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  • Are cabinet interiors included automatically?
    No. Interiors, door backs and shelf edges are specified individually in the agreed scope.
  • Can painting fix doors that will not close?
    No. Functional issues should be assessed through the existing Handyman cabinet-repair service before painting is planned.
  • Do you need more than a count of doors?
    Yes. Include drawer fronts, exposed panels, frames, trim and photos of the cabinet runs so the fixed surfaces can also be reviewed.
  • Will the painted finish hide all wood grain?
    Not necessarily. Existing texture may remain visible; discuss the material and desired appearance before selecting the finish.
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