Markham’s remarkable transformation from rural township to global tech hub created equally diverse kitchen cabinet needs. Unionville’s historic Main Street harbors heritage cabinets worth preserving, while Cornell and Berczy Village showcase modern builder-grade installations needing personalization. Throughout this culturally rich community, homeowners seek cabinet painting that respects both international design sensibilities and contemporary Canadian aesthetics.
Paint Lions brings specialized cabinet painting to Markham’s unique landscape. We understand tech professional schedules, respect diverse cultural design preferences, and deliver transformations suited to everything from Unionville heritage homes to cutting-edge Cornell developments.
Why Markham Residents Choose Cabinet Painting
Markham’s real estate market attracts discerning buyers comparing properties across this tech-affluent community. Updated kitchens signal quality to buyers evaluating homes in Cornell, Unionville, or established neighborhoods. Cabinet painting delivers sophisticated transformation for $3,500-$7,000 versus $20,000-$45,000 replacement – smart economics for professionals managing substantial investments.
Recently we transformed cabinets in a Cornell home where 2010s honey oak clashed with the owner’s minimalist aesthetic preferences. After painting them crisp white with sleek hardware, the kitchen finally matched the clean, modern sensibility common in Markham’s newer communities. The homeowner said it looked like something from contemporary Asian design magazines.
Markham’s newer homes often feature solid construction cabinets needing only aesthetic updates. Why waste money replacing when professional painting achieves the refined look this sophisticated market expects?
Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors
White is still the most popular choice, it makes kitchens feel bigger and brighter. But we’re seeing more homeowners get creative with kitchen cabinet paint colors lately.
Navy blue is huge right now, especially for islands. We painted lower cabinets navy and uppers white for a homeowner in Thornhill, it looked like something from a magazine.
Gray (the right shade of gray – not too blue, not too beige) stays popular. Sage green is coming back. Even black, when done right, can look amazing.
A realtor friend told us that neutral kitchen cabinet painting adds the most value when you’re selling. But if you’re staying in your home? Pick colors you love. We can show you samples and help you decide what works with your countertops and flooring.
How Long Does Kitchen Cabinet Painting Last?
With proper care, professionally painted cabinets should last 8-10 years minimum. We’ve seen cabinets we painted seven years ago that still look great.
The key is using the right paint to paint kitchen cabinets – that means durable, scrubbable finishes designed for high-traffic areas. And proper preparation. That’s why repainting painted kitchen cabinets requires the same careful prep as painting them the first time.
Clean them regularly with mild soap and water. Avoid harsh chemicals. Wipe up spills quickly. Treat them right and they’ll stay beautiful for years.
How We Paint Kitchen Cabinets
We don’t just lay down drop cloths and start spraying. That’s how paint gets everywhere it shouldn’t be.
First, we set up a temporary spray booth right in your home. Usually that’s in your garage or basement. We bring professional ventilation equipment and create a clean environment where we can spray your cabinet doors and drawer fronts.
Inside your kitchen, we go room by room protecting everything. Countertops get covered with plastic and tape. We wrap appliances, mask off tiles, cover light fixtures, and protect your floors with paper. Homeowners across GTA are usually impressed by how well everything is protected, but that’s how we avoid overspray getting anywhere.
Your backsplash, ceiling, walls – everything gets masked.
This is where most of DIY jobs fail. You can’t just slap kitchen cabinet paint over dirty, greasy surfaces and expect it to stick.
We begin by removing all doors, drawers, and hardware. Everything gets labeled so it goes back exactly where it came from. Then comes the deep clean, we use commercial-grade degreasers that cut through years of cooking residue. The stuff that builds up near your stove? That invisible grease film? It all has to come off.
Next is sanding. We sand every surface for primer to stick. It’s not aggressive sanding, we’re not trying to remove the old finish completely, just rough it up enough for adhesion.
Got scratches or dings? We fill them with automotive wood filler, let it dry, then sand it smooth. By the time we’re done with prep, your cabinets feel and look smooth.
A couple in Scarborough had cabinets that looked beat up, scratches from kids playing, a chip where someone dropped a pan. After preparation, you couldn’t tell there was ever any damage.
Here’s where the magic happens with painting kitchen cabinets. We use specialized kitchen cabinet paint that’s designed to handle moisture, heat, grease, and constant touching.
First coat: high-quality bonding primer. This seals the wood and creates a base layer. We spray it on for an even, smooth finish, then let it dry completely. Once dry, we sand it to knock down any texture.
Second coat: before another layer of primer we inspect cabinets again. Yes, two coats of primer. This ensures complete coverage and a perfect base. More sanding between coats.
Now for the actual paint. We apply two coats of finish paint, a durable 2 component paint. The first coat gets sanded lightly after drying. The second coat is the final finish.
When we paint kitchen cabinets, we pay attention to every detail. The inside edges, the corners where doors meet frames, the spots you’ll see when you open a cabinet, everything gets the same careful treatment.
We worked on a kitchen in Oakville where the homeowner wanted a specific blue-gray colour she saw on Pinterest. Our paint supplier mixed custom kitchen cabinet paint colours to match exactly. She sent us pictures six months later, still looked perfect, no chips or peeling.
We treat your home like our own. After the final coat dries, we carefully remove all the masking and protection materials. Everything gets packed up and taken away, you won’t find random pieces of tape stuck to your floor weeks later.
We reinstall all doors and drawers, adjust hinges so everything closes smoothly, and put back all your hardware (or install new hardware if you upgraded).
Before we leave, we do a final walkthrough with you. We check every cabinet, make sure you’re happy with the kitchen cabinet painting, and answer any questions about care and maintenance.
What Makes Paint Lions Different?
We’ve been specializing in kitchen cabinet painting across the GTA since 2023. We use only premium kitchen cabinet paint. Our team has painted cabinets in condos, townhouses, and houses from Toronto to Richmond Hill to Georgina.
Every project includes a written warranty. We don’t rush jobs to fit in more customers. Your cabinets get the time they need to be done right.
Visit our kitchen cabinet painting portfolio to see more finished kitchens
