From the North Side to Mt. Lebanon, Squirrel Hill to the South Hills, we work in kitchens of all sizes and styles. Our work covers everything from a full cabinet color change to targeted touch-up repairs.
Every project starts with an in-home walkthrough and a written quote. If your kitchen cabinets need attention, we’re here to help transform your space with professional care.
In most cases, the existing cabinets are structurally sound and the only issue is the finish or the color. Refinishing and painting address those issues at a fraction of the cost.
The work is completed in days rather than weeks, the kitchen stays functional during most of the process, and the results hold up for eight to twelve years with the right products and prep.
Pittsburgh homes, particularly in older neighborhoods like Shadyside, Lawrenceville, Highland Park, and the South Hills suburbs, often have well-built cabinets from past decades that are worth preserving.
Solid wood construction from that era holds a finish well and does not need to be thrown out just because the color has aged.
Pittsburgh homeowners work with us because we do the job the right way from the start. That means no shortcuts in prep, no cutting corners on primer, and no rushing dry times between coats.
We use cabinet-grade products from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, spray doors and drawer fronts for a factory-style finish, and provide a written quote before any work begins.
We are not a general painting company that takes on the occasional cabinet job. Cabinets are what we do, and every step of our process is built around getting a finish that holds up for years.
Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams
Professional spray application
Full color change from honey oak to white on a kitchen
Two-tone cabinet repaint with navy lowers & white uppers in a row home
Cabinet restoration on original wood cabinetry
Refinish & color change from off-white to sage green
Cabinet restoration on original wood cabinetry
Thorough cleaning, etching, or stripping, followed by complete surface conditioning to ensure maximum adhesion of all coatings.
Multi-stage sanding using professional equipment to remove imperfections and create a smooth, uniform surface profile.
Multiple coats applied using professional turbine spray equipment to build a strong, high-bond foundation for the finish system.
Sealed surfaces are carefully hand-sanded with fine grit abrasives to create a consistent, refined base for final coatings.
Multiple coats of premium, pre-catalyzed coatings are professionally applied to produce a durable, chip-resistant finish built to withstand daily kitchen use.
Every step of our process is inspected — not just the final result — ensuring consistent workmanship and a finish you can rely on for years to come.
Most kitchen cabinet painting projects in Pittsburgh fall between $1,500 and $4,500 depending on the size of the kitchen, the number of doors and drawer fronts, and the finish selected. We provide written quotes after an in-home walkthrough.
Painting is significantly less expensive. Cabinet replacement in Pittsburgh typically runs $8,000 to $25,000 or more. Cabinet painting costs a fraction of that and delivers a result that is difficult to distinguish from new cabinetry when done with proper prep and materials.
Cabinet refinishing done with the right prep and finish-grade products typically lasts eight to twelve years before needing attention again. Product quality and prep work are the two biggest factors in longevity.
Yes. A cabinet color change involves cleaning, sanding, priming, and painting the existing cabinets in the new color. This is one of the most common services we provide in Pittsburgh kitchens.
Yes. We remove all doors, drawer fronts, and hardware before painting begins. This allows us to spray doors flat in a controlled setting for a finish without brush marks or roller texture.
Most kitchen cabinet painting projects take three to five days from start to finish. Larger kitchens or those with two-tone finishes may take a day or two longer.
We protect all countertops, floors, and appliances before work begins. Cabinet doors and drawer fronts are removed and sprayed off-site. The process is managed to keep disruption and mess to a minimum.
We use Benjamin Moore Advance and Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel for most cabinet projects. Both are formulated for high-contact surfaces and cure to a hard finish that holds up to daily use and regular cleaning.
Custom Decorators Co. provides in-home walkthroughs for cabinet painting, refinishing, and repair projects across Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. We assess the cabinets, walk through your options, and provide a written quote before any work begins.
Call us or fill out the contact form to schedule your consultation. We respond to all inquiries within one business day.
