Define painted and retained components

Record what changes and what stays for each item.
  • Door fronts
    Choose the visible finish and retained details.
  • Backs and edges
    Decide separately from the front faces.
  • Drawer fronts
    Separate them from boxes and interiors.
  • Fixed frames
    Include surfaces around doors and openings.
  • End and island panels
    List the exposed areas that should coordinate.
  • Interior surfaces
    Specify shelves, interiors and exclusions.

Painting examples

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

From retained cabinets to an agreed finish

  • Retain
    Identify components and finishes that stay.
  • Include
    Mark the faces and panels to paint.
  • Assess
    Review material, condition and adhesion questions.
  • Arrange
    Discuss protection, handling and kitchen access.
  • Care
    Request coating-specific use and cleaning guidance.
Request your Northfield cabinet estimate
Request a Northfield cabinet estimate through the form, call 224-395-4544 or email brushandbrightpaint@gmail.com. Describe what should be painted, what stays and any damage or finish concerns. Name and email are required in the form; phone is optional.
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Compare refinishing options with the cabinets you have
Map the boundary between new and retained finishes
Open the discussion with a component list rather than a door count alone. For example, you might want fronts and exposed frames painted while keeping interiors unchanged. That is a planning example, not a standard package. Identify edges, backs, toe kicks and panels explicitly so the estimate reflects your choices.

Make sure the retained components are candidates
Share known material and coating information. Peeling layers, lifting veneer, swollen sections or loose parts require assessment before a finish plan is agreed. Paint cannot restore failed material or resolve mechanical problems. Do not assume wood, veneer or manufactured surfaces accept the same preparation, and do not disturb unknown coatings to identify them.

Agree what preparation can achieve
Ask how residue, the existing finish and adhesion will be evaluated, including whether a discreet test is needed. Discuss the grain or texture you expect to remain visible. A new color does not guarantee a perfectly flat surface or an invisible match to retained finishes. Confirm those expectations before selecting the final appearance.

Protect the boundaries during household use
Explain which cabinets and kitchen functions you need to access. Ask what must be emptied, how removable fronts will be handled, where work occurs and how retained surfaces are protected. Clarify any hardware changes separately. Request coating-specific guidance for handling, reassembly and cleaning before returning everything to normal use.

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  • Are door backs included with the fronts?
    Only if agreed. Record fronts, backs and edges separately when defining the scope.
  • Can cabinet interiors stay as they are?
    Yes. Identify the boundaries and the areas requiring protection.
  • Does a new finish hide all wood grain?
    No. Discuss the achievable appearance and any retained texture before work is accepted.
  • Can I clean the cabinets as soon as they feel dry?
    Not necessarily. Follow the selected coating’s handling and cleaning instructions rather than touch alone.
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