Newmarket’s heritage downtown and growing suburban neighborhoods create diverse kitchen cabinet needs. Main Street historic properties feature vintage cabinets worth preserving, while newer developments around Yonge Street need builder-grade updates. Throughout town, homeowners seek cabinet painting that balances Newmarket’s small-town charm with modern living expectations.

Paint Lions specializes in Newmarket kitchen cabinet painting across all property types. From heritage conversions downtown to family homes in established neighborhoods and new builds near the GO station, we deliver transformations suited to Newmarket’s evolution from historic town to thriving commuter community.

Freshly spray paint kitchen cabinet door

Why Newmarket Homeowners Choose Cabinet Painting

Newmarket’s real estate appeals to families seeking small-town atmosphere with GO Train access to Toronto. Updated kitchens matter to buyers comparing properties near the station or in established neighborhoods. Cabinet painting delivers modern appeal for $3,500-$6,500 versus $18,000-$40,000 replacement – significant savings for growing families in this family-focused market.

We recently transformed cabinets in an Upper Canada Mall area home where 2000s cherry stain darkened a naturally bright kitchen. After painting them light gray with white uppers, the space felt twice as large. The homeowners’ children said it finally looked like the kitchens their friends had – modern, bright, welcoming.

Newmarket homes often feature decent cabinet construction that simply needs contemporary colors. Why waste money replacing when painting achieves the fresh look families want?

  • Family-Friendly Service: Minimal disruption for busy Newmarket households.
  • Heritage Preservation: Respectful treatment of downtown historic properties.
  • Commuter Scheduling: Work around GO Train and Toronto work schedules.
  • Community Values: Pricing and service matching Newmarket’s family focus.

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.

kitchen masked with plastic to protect from overspray

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.

kitchen door degreasing process

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.

freshly sprayed kitchen cabinet door

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.

kitchen cabinet painting

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

Newmarket Kitchen Cabinet Painting FAQ

Yes, carefully. Downtown Newmarket features historic conversions and older buildings with heritage cabinets deserving preservation. We use appropriate techniques for vintage wood, respect architectural character, and transform dated finishes while maintaining the historic charm that makes downtown Newmarket special.

Absolutely. Many Newmarket residents commute to Toronto via GO Train. We schedule around your commuting routine – working during daytime hours when you’re away, accommodating early morning departures and evening returns, or scheduling weekend work. Flexible timing ensures painting doesn’t disrupt your work travel.

Yes, that’s ideal timing for many Newmarket families. We work during school hours, ensure kitchen access for after-school snacks, minimize disruption to homework and family dinner routines, and coordinate around children’s schedules. Family-friendly timing makes cabinet painting work for busy Newmarket parents.

We regularly paint in newer Newmarket communities near Upper Canada Mall, the GO station, and along Yonge Street. Builder-grade oak or maple cabinets from 2010-2020 benefit enormously from color updates. We transform production kitchens into custom-looking spaces that match Newmarket’s contemporary expectations.

Yes. Newmarket’s family-oriented culture often means consulting parents, grandparents, or adult children in renovation decisions. We’re patient with family decision-making processes, provide samples and consultations that accommodate multiple stakeholders, and ensure everyone’s satisfied with color choices before starting.

Definitely. We work alongside local Newmarket contractors regularly, understand the community’s smaller contractor network, and integrate cabinet painting into comprehensive kitchen updates. Newmarket’s tight-knit contractor community means we often work with familiar faces serving this market.

The Riverwalk area features a mix of housing types – established homes, newer condos, converted properties. We work throughout this area, adapting to diverse building types and owner needs while delivering consistent quality that matches Newmarket’s evolving downtown character.

Absolutely. Newmarket families often have pets, and we use pet-safe, low-odor products. We coordinate to keep animals comfortable and safe during painting, ensure they don’t access wet surfaces, and work around pet routines. Your furry family members matter just as much as human ones.

Newmarket projects typically range $3,500-$6,500 depending on home size and cabinet quantity. Pricing reflects local market while maintaining premium materials and professional execution. This substantial savings versus $18,000-$40,000 replacement makes updated kitchens accessible for Newmarket families managing household budgets.