Cabinet Refinishing in Stuart, FL
Cabinet refinishing in Stuart runs $4,000–$7,000 for a full-system kitchen, plus an extra $200–$400 to budget for a significant color change such as dark stain to light paint. KB Painting's own employees — never subcontractors — spray every Stuart kitchen, and we have 5 photographed cabinet refinishing projects in Stuart, including a two-tone kitchen finished with navy lowers and white uppers. Stuart's coastal humidity causes finishes to fail long before the boxes wear out, which is why our sprayed system carries a 6-month finish warranty on cabinet work.
Local insight
Kitchens in Stuart's waterfront and near-river homes experience some of the most punishing cabinet conditions in Florida — humidity from cooking combined with ambient moisture from proximity to the St. Lucie River accelerates finish failure on poorly bonded factory paint. Proper prep and a durable topcoat are the difference between a 2-year and a 10-year finish.
Cabinet refinishing in Stuart, FL
The kitchens in Stuart’s Palm City neighborhoods and historic downtown bungalows often feature solid wood or MDF cabinet boxes that are structurally sound but cosmetically dated — the factory finish has yellowed, the doors have started to peel at the edges, or the color simply doesn’t match the renovated space around them. Replacing those cabinets can run $15,000–$40,000. Refinishing them by KB Painting typically costs a fraction of that and, done correctly, produces a factory-smooth finish that lasts.
Our cabinet refinishing process
We don’t paint cabinets with a brush and roller. We remove all doors, drawer fronts, and hardware, then take doors offsite to our spray setup where we can apply a consistent, drip-free finish in a controlled environment. Cabinet boxes are prepped in place — cleaned, lightly scuffed, primed, and sprayed. We use catalyzed conversion varnish or a premium water-based cabinet enamel, both of which cure to a hard, moisture-resistant film that holds up in Florida kitchens. Hardware goes back on only after the finish has cured fully.
Why this matters in Stuart’s climate
Stuart’s proximity to the St. Lucie River means ambient humidity stays elevated even with AC running. A brushed-on latex finish applied without proper etching primer will lift within a year in that environment. Our process — degrease, sand or chemically etch, bond coat, topcoat — is designed for Florida humidity, not a dry-climate shortcut.
Questions Stuart homeowners ask
Can you change the color of my cabinets, or just refresh the existing one? Either. Most of our Stuart cabinet customers are going from a dated honey oak or builder white to a warm gray, navy, or custom color. We can match virtually any color in the Sherwin-Williams palette.
How long will I be without my kitchen during cabinet refinishing? For a typical Stuart kitchen, the process takes 3–5 days including dry time. We try to sequence the work so you’re not without the kitchen entirely — cabinet boxes are usable while doors are offsite curing.
Cabinet Refinishing — before & after
What neighbors say
Karen B. 5.0 ★
One of the best experiences with a business , they were polite, prompt and clear in their responses. My cabinets. Came out beautifully, and Luis did a fabulous job. He was polite , neat, a pleasure to have working here. I truly wonderful outcome.
Donna M. 5.0 ★
I just wanted to say I can’t say enough good things about our experience!! From start to finish we got top shelf customer service. Everyone was very helpful and professional!! Needless to say, the end result for my kitchen cabinet resurfacing is spectacular!!! Thank you for doing such an excellent job job!!!!
What Stuart neighbors say
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Cabinet Refinishing we've done in Stuart
3 of the 5 finished cabinet refinishing jobs we've photographed in Stuart — every photo below is a finished project, not a stock image.
Common questions
Which Stuart neighborhoods does KB Painting serve for cabinet refinishing?
We provide cabinet refinishing throughout Stuart, including Downtown Stuart, Rio, Sewall's Point, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Hobe Sound, Palm City. All work is done by KB Painting's own employees and backed by our 6-month finish warranty. For a free estimate in Stuart, call (772) 222-3227.
What does cabinet refinishing cost in Stuart?
A full-system kitchen refinish in Stuart runs $4,000–$7,000, and it's smart to budget an extra $200–$400 for a significant color change — for example, taking dated dark stain or honey oak to a light painted finish. That's a fraction of replacement, because the cabinet boxes in Stuart's Palm City neighborhoods and downtown bungalows are usually structurally sound even when the factory finish has yellowed. KB Painting's estimates are free and itemized in writing.
How many cabinet refinishing projects has KB Painting completed in Stuart?
KB Painting has 5 photographed cabinet refinishing projects in Stuart on this site, including a two-tone kitchen with navy lowers and white uppers, navy drawers with brass pulls beside an apron-front sink, and a satin white kitchen whose doors were de-glossed, primed, and sprayed. All of the work is done by KB Painting's own employees — never subcontractors.
How long does cabinet refinishing take in Stuart, and what warranty applies?
For a typical Stuart kitchen, cabinet refinishing takes 3–5 days including dry time, and KB Painting sequences the work so cabinet boxes stay usable while doors cure offsite. Because Stuart's proximity to the St. Lucie River keeps ambient humidity elevated, we use a degrease, etch, bond-coat, topcoat process built for Florida kitchens. Cabinet refinishing carries our 6-month finish warranty; interior and exterior painting carry the separate 5-year workmanship warranty.
