From the northern suburbs to the southern river towns, Custom Decorators Co. works in kitchens of all sizes and styles across Allegheny County. We work closely with clients on everything from full color changes 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.
Give your kitchen a fresh, modern look without the cost of a full renovation. Our professional kitchen cabinet painting and refinishing services in Allegheny County are designed to transform outdated cabinets into beautiful, like-new surfaces.
Whether your cabinets are worn, faded, or simply no longer match your style, we provide high-quality solutions that restore their appearance and extend their life. From color updates to complete refinishing, we handle every detail with precision and care.
Cabinet replacement is a large expense. Across Allegheny County, a full kitchen cabinet replacement typically runs between $8,000 and $25,000 or more depending on materials and kitchen size.
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.
Allegheny County homeowners, particularly in older boroughs like Carnegie, Crafton, Dormont, and communities across the South Hills, often have well-built cabinets from past decades that are worth preserving. Solid wood construction from that era holds a fresh finish and does not need to be thrown out just because the color has aged.
Allegheny County 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
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.
In most cases, yes. Older kitchens with solid wood or well-built cabinetry are often the best candidates for refinishing because the construction quality holds a finish well. If the structure is sound, refinishing delivers a result that looks and functions like new cabinetry at a fraction of the replacement cost.
Cabinet paint applied with proper prep and finish-grade products holds up well to daily use. Benjamin Moore Advance and Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel both cure to a hard finish that resists chipping and handles regular cleaning. Properly done cabinet painting typically lasts eight to twelve years.
Yes. Oak is one of the most common cabinet materials we refinish across Allegheny County. It holds paint well with proper prep and primer. The grain of oak can show through paint on flat surfaces, which some homeowners like and others prefer to minimize with a grain-filling primer coat. We walk through that during the consultation.
Yes. Full kitchen cabinet painting is our primary service. We handle all cabinet boxes, doors, drawer fronts, and face frames as part of a complete kitchen project.
The process involves removing doors and hardware, cleaning and degreasing all surfaces, sanding, applying primer, spraying doors and drawer fronts in a controlled setting, painting cabinet boxes on-site, applying a protective topcoat, and reinstalling doors and hardware once the finish has cured.
Yes, within reason. Each refinish adds a layer to the surface, and after several rounds the profile of the door edges and details can start to soften. For most cabinets, two to three refinishes over their lifetime is reasonable before replacement becomes the better call.
Updated kitchen cabinets are consistently cited as one of the better returns in home improvement projects. A kitchen with fresh, clean cabinet paint reads well to buyers and home appraisers. While specific return percentages vary, refinishing is generally considered a cost-effective update before listing a home.
Custom Decorators Co. provides in-home walkthroughs for cabinet painting, refinishing, and repair projects throughout Allegheny County. We assess the cabinets, walk through your options, and provide a written quote before any work starts.
412-481-1110
info@customdecorators.com
3500 Spring Garden Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
