Cabinet Painting Project Transforms Kitchen in Falmouth, Maine

This project took place in a beautiful home in Falmouth, Maine, where our team at CYR Painting Service was hired to breathe new life into a well-loved kitchen. The home’s kitchen featured high-quality cabinetry that had served the family well for years, but time, sunlight, and everyday use had started to dull its charm.

The client wanted a fresh, clean look—something timeless but updated. We were brought in for a full kitchen cabinet repaint, with a custom color match that would perfectly suit their style and the overall tone of the space.

The total project spanned nine days and included every cabinet face, drawer front, panel, and frame. From prep to final touches, we managed each detail with care and precision.

The total cost for a project of this scope typically ranges between $6,000 to $8,000, depending on the level of prep, hardware removal, and finish requirements. In this case, the cabinetry repaint was part of a broader home refresh, so ensuring color consistency and a smooth, factory-like finish was especially important.

The homeowner had recently updated several areas of the home, but the kitchen—the heart of their living space—still felt dated. The existing cabinet color wasn’t bad, just uninspired. Over time, minor scuffs, grease build-up, and color fading had worn down the vibrancy of what was once a showpiece.

They knew they didn’t want a full cabinet replacement, which would have been costly and invasive. Instead, they looked for a trusted painting company that specialized in high-end finishes and could offer a custom color match to align with their design goals.

We were recommended to them by a neighbor who had used CYR Painting Service for a similar project the previous year. After an in-home consultation and color consultation, the homeowner felt confident in our approach and process. They especially appreciated how we listened carefully to their ideas and took the time to match the exact tone they were envisioning—a soft, refined neutral that brought warmth and depth to the space.

• Cabinet Cleaning & Degreasing: Removed built-up grime and kitchen residue to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Hardware Removal & Protection: Removed all handles, hinges, and knobs; carefully masked all surrounding areas.
• Sanding & Surface Prep: Light sanding of all cabinet surfaces to smooth imperfections and improve primer bonding.
• Priming: Applied a bonding primer formulated for cabinetry to create a stable base coat.
• Custom Color Match Application: Sprayed on multiple coats of the matched Sherwin-Williams finish for a silky, durable look.
• Final Inspection & Touch-ups: Conducted a thorough walk-through to ensure each surface met our high standards—and the client’s.

The transformation was remarkable. The freshly repainted cabinets brightened the entire kitchen, bringing in more light and giving the space a crisp, clean feel. The new color made the countertops and backsplash stand out more, and the homeowner was thrilled with how cohesive the kitchen felt afterward.

What really made the difference, though, was the finish. The client told us, “This doesn’t even feel like a paint job—it feels like we got brand new cabinets.” That’s always the goal at CYR Painting Service: to deliver finishes that don’t just look painted, but look professionally built.

The project wrapped up in just over a week, and the client immediately hosted a small gathering to show off the result. It’s that kind of excitement and satisfaction that makes what we do worth it.