We’re back with Day 2 of our professional 5-day kitchen cabinet spray-painting transformation! Yesterday, we turned a regular Canadian kitchen into a painter’s fortress — fully masked, protected, and ready for action. Now, it’s time for the behind-the-scenes work that sets the stage for a flawless, long-lasting finish.
Today’s mission? Disassemble every cabinet part and deep-clean away decades of hidden grease. It’s not glamorous — but this step separates pros from weekend warriors.
Step 1: Full Cabinet Disassembly
Let’s be honest — taking your kitchen apart is not for the faint of heart. But done right, it ensures every edge and surface gets the royal treatment.
Here’s how we handled it:
Each cabinet door, drawer front, and hinge was carefully removed.
Labels were applied systematically using a coding system — not Post-its — to track what goes where.
Hardware was bagged and boxed, ready for reinstallation or replacement depending on the client’s choice.
We don’t just “take things off.” We catalogue your kitchen like a museum curator, so everything goes back in place perfectly on Day 5.
Step 2: The Deep Degreasing Process
If you’ve ever tried to paint over kitchen cabinets without degreasing first — you know the heartbreak: peeling, bubbling, streaks, or worse.
We don’t leave that to chance.
Here’s our professional degreasing protocol:
Specialized cleaning agents, safe for wood but brutal on grease, were used on every surface.
Cabinets were wiped down twice — once with cleaner, once with a clean rinse.
We paid special attention to high-touch zones: handles, corners, drawer edges, and the area above the stove.
Finally, everything was left to dry in a controlled environment to prevent moisture retention under primer.
This isn’t a spray-and-wipe job — it’s chemical warfare against years of bacon splatter and butter fingerprints.
Why This Step Matters (Especially in Canadian Kitchens)
Canadian homes deal with more than just grease:
Dry winter air causes paint to crack if not properly bonded.
Cooking styles vary — from deep-fried perogies to curry — which means more oils in the air.
Humidity fluctuations from season to season require serious prep for long-term paint adhesion.
Skipping degreasing is the equivalent of painting over Teflon. That’s why we spend hours here before a single drop of primer is sprayed.
Optional Hardware Update (Done Today!)
Our client also chose to upgrade their hardware — a smart move during refinishing. So while the cabinet doors were off, we:
Drilled new handle placements to fit the modern pulls they selected.
Plugged old holes using filler and sanding techniques for a clean, seamless look.
This optional add-on brings the whole transformation together, giving the kitchen a modern, magazine-worthy update.
Thinking of Updating Your Kitchen?
Whether you’re in Toronto, Vancouver, Mississauga, or Halifax, we offer professional cabinet spray-painting services across Canada. This is a smart, budget-friendly way to modernize your home — without the dust and demolition of a full reno.
