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Cabinet Painting in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis kitchens hold everything from painted 1920s bungalow cupboards to stained oak from later remodels. We clean, sand, prime and spray cabinet doors, boxes and drawer fronts with hard enamel, then reinstall them so your kitchen looks rebuilt without any tear-out.

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Cabinet Painting Built Around Minneapolis Kitchens

Careful prep for every cabinet era

  • Old Paint Layers Assessed: Cabinets in prewar Minneapolis houses have often been painted several times, sometimes with oil over latex or the reverse. Before we touch them, we check how well existing coats are holding and whether any layers need stripping. On homes built before 1978 we sand under lead-safe practices, with containment and HEPA cleanup, so dust never drifts into bedrooms.
  • Doors Labeled and Tracked: Every door and drawer front comes off, gets a numbered tag that matches its opening, and travels with its own hinges in a marked bag. That system matters in older kitchens where no two doors were cut exactly alike. Once the finish has hardened, each piece returns to the exact spot it came from and hangs square again.
  • Small Kitchens Kept Workable: Galley and compact bungalow kitchens leave little room to spare, so we plan the job tightly. Counters, the range, the sink and the floor are sealed under paper and plastic, and we leave a path to the refrigerator whenever possible. Tidying up before we head out each afternoon is part of being the best house guest you've ever had.

Why Minneapolis Homes Suit Cabinet Painting

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  • Bungalow Cupboards and Buffets: Across Tangletown, Standish and Ericsson, plenty of houses still have original kitchen cupboards, dining room buffets and linen cabinets built in place. Ripping those out loses craftsmanship you cannot easily buy again. Repainting them in a durable enamel keeps the original joinery while giving the kitchen a cleaner, brighter face that fits how people cook today.
  • Later Oak Remodels: Many Minneapolis kitchens were redone at some point with factory oak or maple cabinets that now look dated next to updated counters. The boxes are usually solid and the layouts work. Painting them changes the color and mood of the room, and pairing fresh paint with new pulls or knobs can make a modest kitchen in Seward or Audubon Park feel newly finished.
  • Condos and Duplex Units: Condos near downtown and upstairs units in duplexes across south Minneapolis often have compact kitchens and shared hallways. Spraying cabinet boxes inside a unit takes careful masking and ventilation planning. We seal off the work zone, cover appliances and floors completely, and coordinate building access with owners and managers so neighbors barely notice we are there.
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Minneapolis Cabinet Painting Questions

Homeowners across Minneapolis ask us about older cupboards, lead, finishes and timing. Here are straightforward answers to read before you schedule a free estimate with our crew.

Cabinet Painting Service Area in Minneapolis, MN

We paint cabinets in kitchens throughout Minneapolis, from Northeast and Audubon Park to Fulton, Kingfield, Standish, Ericsson and Prospect Park, plus condos near downtown. Our Golden Valley office sits just west of the city, so estimates come together without a long drive. We also take on cabinet projects in St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, Edina and St. Paul, with the same prep, enamel finishes and 3-year transferable We'll Make It Right warranty on every job.

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