Cabinet Painting in Simi Valley and the Surrounding Areas

Tired of your kitchen but not ready to spend on new cabinets? Painting the cabinets you already have costs a fraction of the cost of replacement and gives you a fresh, updated look. Martin Carabajal Painting sprays cabinets with Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Dunn-Edwards Decoglo for a smooth, durable finish that withstands daily use. We remove the doors, degrease, sand, prime, and spray in a controlled process, then reinstall and check the alignment. Your kitchen looks new in about five days, without the cost or mess of a remodel. Every project ends with a walkthrough, so the finish meets your standard.

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Dark brown built in cabinets and shelving with granite countertop, demonstrating painting services in Simi Valley.

Cabinet Refinishing With Emerald and Decoglo Paints

Cabinet painting is a second specialty for Martin Carabajal Painting. It takes more care than wall painting, because the finish gets touched, cleaned, and opened every day. Martin sprays cabinets with products made for the job and checks the result himself. Since 2000, we have refinished cabinets for homeowners across Ventura County and part of L.A. County. The finish is smooth, durable, and backed by a 2-year written labor warranty.

  • 2-Year Written Labor Warranty

  • Screened Professionals

  • Complete Cleanup After Project

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The Benefits of Painting Your Cabinets

Painting your cabinets is not just cheaper than replacing them. It is faster, cleaner, and easier on the planet, and it can also raise your home’s value. Martin Carabajal Painting gives you the same durable, sprayed finish you would expect from new cabinets, at a fraction of the price. Below are the reasons homeowners in Ventura County and part of L.A. County choose to paint their cabinets rather than tear them out. If you are weighing paint against replacement, we are happy to walk through both during your free estimate.

Replacing kitchen cabinets can run many thousands of dollars. Painting the ones you have costs a fraction of that and delivers a fresh look for far less. It is one of the biggest updates you can make on a budget. See our pricing page for pricing ranges for cabinet painting.

If your cabinets are solid, there is no reason to tear them out. Well-built boxes and doors can last for decades. We refinish what you have, so you keep the quality of the construction and skip the cost, waste, and disruption of a replacement.

Paint opens up far more color options than pre-finished cabinets. Choose a clean white, a bold navy, a warm gray, or anything in between. We help you pick a color and sheen that fits your kitchen during a free color consultation.

Refinishing keeps your existing cabinets out of the landfill. Painting uses far fewer materials than manufacturing and installing new units. If you want an update with a smaller footprint, refinishing is the greener choice.

A dated kitchen is one of the first things buyers notice. Freshly painted cabinets make the whole kitchen feel updated, which helps at resale. It is a low-cost way to lift the look and value of one of the most important rooms in the home.
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A Sprayed Cabinet Finish Made to Last

The finish is what separates a good cabinet job from a bad one. Brushed-on paint leaves streaks and marks that show. Martin Carabajal Painting sprays cabinets with Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Dunn-Edwards Decoglo, two products made to cure hard and resist chips, grease, and daily wear.

Getting there takes patience. We remove the doors, drawers, and hardware, then clean and degrease every surface so the paint bonds. We sand, prime, and spray in coats, and we let each coat cure before the next. Rushing the cure is how cabinet jobs fail, so we do not rush it. When the finish is ready, we reinstall the doors, adjust the alignment, and check every detail with you. The result is a smooth, even finish that looks factory-made and holds up in a working kitchen.

Freshly painted dark grey cabinet doors hanging to dry after professional refinishing in Simi Valley California.

Why Homeowners Choose Martin Carabajal Painting for Cabinet Painting

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Dunn-Edwards & Sherwin-Williams

Licensed & Insured
Cost Transparency
Always on Time
Easy Financing
Great Communication
High Quality Products

Cabinet Makeovers From Kitchens Across Ventura County and part of L.A. County

A sprayed finish looks different in person than any description. Browse recent cabinet projects from kitchens across Ventura County and part of L.A. County, from classic whites to bold, modern colors. Every set started as dated cabinets and finished as a smooth, updated kitchen. If you want your cabinets to look like these, start with a free estimate.

Full kitchen view with newly painted dark grey cabinets and new countertops in Simi Valley California.
Dark brown kitchen island cabinets with granite countertop, showcasing cabinet painting services in Simi Valley.
Dark brown built in cabinets and shelving with granite countertop, demonstrating painting services in Simi Valley.
Dark cabinet doors drying on racks after professional painting, part of a kitchen refinishing project in Simi Valley.
Dark grey kitchen cabinets masked for painting, showcasing cabinet refinishing in Simi Valley California.
Dark purple kitchen cabinets freshly painted, showcasing professional cabinet painting services in Simi Valley California.
Newly painted dark grey kitchen cabinets and lower units in a Simi Valley California home.
Freshly painted dark grey cabinet doors hanging to dry after professional refinishing in Simi Valley California.
Tall grey kitchen cabinets installed next to a double oven, part of a remodel in Simi Valley California.
Close up of dark purple lower kitchen cabinets with a granite countertop in Simi Valley California.
Dark grey built in cabinets in a hallway or utility area, freshly painted in Simi Valley California.
A modern kitchen features freshly painted white upper and dark lower cabinets in Simi Valley California.
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Our 5-Step Cabinet Painting Process

Our Process

Cabinets take more steps than walls, and each one matters. We follow the same process in every kitchen, so the finish comes out smooth and lasts. The timeline shifts with the number of doors and drawers, but the steps stay the same.

Day 1: We protect the work area, remove doors, drawers, and hardware, clean and degrease every surface, sand, and apply primer.
Day 2: We sanded the primer smooth and applied the first finish coat.
Day 3: We apply the second finish coat and allow it to cure properly.
Day 4: We reinstall doors, drawers, and hardware, adjust the alignment, and complete touch-ups.
Day 5: We do a final cleanup, a detailed inspection, and a walkthrough with you.

Curing time is the step most painters cut short. We build it into the schedule, because a finish that is not fully cured will chip. That patience is what makes the difference in a kitchen you use every day.

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Cabinet Painting FAQs

Homeowners ask these questions before they decide to paint their cabinets

Look for a painter who sprays rather than brushes, uses a named cabinet product, and lets the finish cure fully. Ask about license, insurance, and reviews. Martin Carabajal Painting sprays Sherwin-Williams Emerald and < strong> Dunn-Edwards Decoglo, is licensed and insured under CSLB #1012895, and has refinished cabinets across Ventura County and part of L.A. County since 2000.

Cabinet painting with Martin Carabajal Painting starts at $1,500. The final price depends on the number of doors and drawers, the condition of the cabinets, and the finish you choose. That is still a fraction of what new cabinets cost. We give you a free onsite estimate with the number in writing before any work begins.

For most kitchens, painting is the better value. If your cabinet boxes and doors are solid, refinishing gives you a new look for a fraction of the cost of replacement. New cabinets make sense only if the boxes are damaged or if you are changing the layout. If you are unsure, we will review your cabinets and provide an honest recommendation during your free estimate.

Prep is what makes a cabinet finish last. We remove the doors, drawers, and hardware, then clean and degrease every surface so the paint bonds. Kitchen cabinets carry grease and oil that can cause paint to peel if not removed. After cleaning, we sand and prime before spraying. Skipping these steps is why some cabinet jobs fail within a year.

We use Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Dunn-Edwards Decoglo, both made for cabinets and trim. They cure to a hard finish that resists chips, grease, and daily wear far better than standard wall paint. We spray rather than brush, so there are no brush marks. The result is a smooth, even surface that looks factory-made.

Most cabinet painting projects take about five days. The steps run in order: prep and prime; first finish coat; second finish coat with cure time; reinstall and touch-ups; then a final walkthrough. Curing time is built in, since a finish that is not fully cured will chip.

Contact Your Local Cabinet Painters in Ventura County and part of L.A. County

A cabinet repaint is one of the biggest changes you can make in a kitchen without a remodel. Done right, it looks new and lasts for years. Martin Carabajal Painting has sprayed cabinets across Ventura County and part of L.A. County since 2000, using products made for the job and a process that never skips the cure.

Getting started is simple. Call us at 805-819-2205, and Martin will inspect your cabinets and provide you with a written estimate on the spot. Our No-Surprise Guarantee means the quoted amount is what you pay. Approve it, pick your color during a free consultation, and we’ll schedule your start date.

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