Cabinet Painting in Myrtle Beach

Cabinet painting around Myrtle Beach covers a lot of oak and maple from decades of steady home building across Horry County, plus laminate and thermofoil boxes in many oceanfront condos. Wood doors take paint well after proper prep, while slick factory surfaces need a bonding primer and sometimes a test patch before a full commitment. Every kitchen starts with an honest look at what the cabinets are made of and whether the boxes are worth refinishing.

Prep decides whether painted cabinets last. Grease from years of cooking has to come off completely, glossy surfaces are scuffed so primer can grip, and the open grain on oak is either filled for a smooth look or left visible by choice. Doors and drawer fronts are best sprayed in a controlled setting while the boxes are finished in place, which keeps brush marks off the most visible surfaces. Our guide to the best paint for cabinets explains why cabinet-grade products outperform ordinary wall paint.

Coastal kitchens tend toward crisp whites, soft sage and muted navy islands, with gold-toned or black pulls swapped in at the same time. In humid rooms near the ocean, metal hardware can pit over time, so a cabinet refresh is a natural moment to swap hinges and pulls. Pairing the kitchen with interior painting on nearby walls and trim keeps the whole space looking finished at the same time.