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CertaPro Painters

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CertaPro Painters

4.63(
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Customers say: Quality work
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26 years of experience

At CertaPro Painters® of Cedar Rapids IA, we know that finding the right team for your painting project can be overwhelming. We want you to have the best experience as we help your property come to life and we strive to deliver on our promise of care and quality. With our professionals by your side, the process will be easy and convenient — leaving you time for what matters most. Watch how we do it. We Do Painting. You Do Life.®

"Marcus and Josh did a great job and had a great attitude and very hard workers "

Gordon S on May 2025

At CertaPro Painters® of Cedar Rapids IA, we know that finding the right team for your painting project can be overwhelming. We want you to have the best experience as we help your property come to life and we strive to deliver on our promise of care and quality. With our professionals by your side, the process will be easy and convenient — leaving you time for what matters most. Watch how we do it. We Do Painting. You Do Life.®

"Marcus and Josh did a great job and had a great attitude and very hard workers "

Gordon S on May 2025



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Nu-Look Kitchens Inc

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Nu-Look Kitchens Inc

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50 years of experience

Nu-Look Kitchens has been refacing kitchen cabinets since 1975. We use top of the line products including solid wood doors and 1/4" solid wood facing. We also carry a variety of styles and most popular colors offered for kitchen remodeling. Most competitors use 1/32" peel-n-stick veneer which doesn't stand the test of time. We built our business with motto "keep our customers happy & business will prosper". DON'T REPLACE - REFACE AND SAVE UP TO 50% vs. NEW CABINETS.

Nu-Look Kitchens has been refacing kitchen cabinets since 1975. We use top of the line products including solid wood doors and 1/4" solid wood facing. We also carry a variety of styles and most popular colors offered for kitchen remodeling. Most competitors use 1/32" peel-n-stick veneer which doesn't stand the test of time. We built our business with motto "keep our customers happy & business will prosper". DON'T REPLACE - REFACE AND SAVE UP TO 50% vs. NEW CABINETS.


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Nu-Look Kitchens Inc

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Nu-Look Kitchens Inc

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50 years of experience

Nu-Look Kitchens has been refacing kitchen cabinets since 1975. We use top of the line products including solid wood doors and 1/4" solid wood facing. We also carry a variety of styles and most popular colors offered for kitchen remodeling. Most competitors use 1/32" peel-n-stick veneer which doesn't stand the test of time. We built our business with motto "keep our customers happy & business will prosper". DON'T REPLACE - REFACE AND SAVE UP TO 50% vs. NEW CABINETS.

Nu-Look Kitchens has been refacing kitchen cabinets since 1975. We use top of the line products including solid wood doors and 1/4" solid wood facing. We also carry a variety of styles and most popular colors offered for kitchen remodeling. Most competitors use 1/32" peel-n-stick veneer which doesn't stand the test of time. We built our business with motto "keep our customers happy & business will prosper". DON'T REPLACE - REFACE AND SAVE UP TO 50% vs. NEW CABINETS.


LC Remodeling and Repair

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LC Remodeling and Repair

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23 years of experience

A home remodeling and repair business that has been in business for over 12 years but with over 20 years experience in remodeling and building both residential and commercial properties. We also specialize in remodeling historic rooms and structures taking them back to their original form. We can do small remodels from bathrooms, kitchens to entire floors. We also have completed many projects for additions such as decks, screened in three season rooms, adding on additional rooms and garages. We work all season long and will provide you with a detailed estimate and work with you on design.

A home remodeling and repair business that has been in business for over 12 years but with over 20 years experience in remodeling and building both residential and commercial properties. We also specialize in remodeling historic rooms and structures taking them back to their original form. We can do small remodels from bathrooms, kitchens to entire floors. We also have completed many projects for additions such as decks, screened in three season rooms, adding on additional rooms and garages. We work all season long and will provide you with a detailed estimate and work with you on design.


Advanced Home Services

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Advanced Home Services

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35 years of experience

We area small 2 man team that takes pride in bidding and building your dream project . We also have over 50 years of combined experience in new & remodeling construction projects. Whether your house is big or small we try to stretch your dollar to go as far as I possible . We usually require money down to start and the balance upon completion & your approval

We area small 2 man team that takes pride in bidding and building your dream project . We also have over 50 years of combined experience in new & remodeling construction projects. Whether your house is big or small we try to stretch your dollar to go as far as I possible . We usually require money down to start and the balance upon completion & your approval



unlimited construction

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unlimited construction

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55 years of experience

Unlimited construction is ran by Brad Holsinger who has 35 years experience. We are very detailed and clean up is excellent! If we are there for more than one day things will be cleaned up every day. We always give a discount for cash. We not only.work in warm weather we will work all winter long on inside projects. Licensed and insured

Unlimited construction is ran by Brad Holsinger who has 35 years experience. We are very detailed and clean up is excellent! If we are there for more than one day things will be cleaned up every day. We always give a discount for cash. We not only.work in warm weather we will work all winter long on inside projects. Licensed and insured


Maintenance Plus

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Maintenance Plus

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16 years of experience

Maintenance Plus is a team of individuals who's primary objective is to cover all bases of the home and property management/maintenance and to be the last contact that you'll ever need. Our services vary between full remodel jobs, to rental property managment, to service calls for general handyman repair. We operate 24/7 so emergency calls are always welcome.

Maintenance Plus is a team of individuals who's primary objective is to cover all bases of the home and property management/maintenance and to be the last contact that you'll ever need. Our services vary between full remodel jobs, to rental property managment, to service calls for general handyman repair. We operate 24/7 so emergency calls are always welcome.


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Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing questions, answered by experts

If you prefer not to sand your particle board cabinets prior to painting, you can use mineral spirits and a rough sponge to add some grit to your medium-density fiberboard cabinets so that the paint will still stick. Keep in mind that using 120-grit sandpaper is still the preferred method for preparing your particle board cabinets for a new coat of paint.

Whether it’s better to stain or paint old cabinets depends on your situation, as each option has pros and cons. Paint offers a smooth, modern look, while stain highlights the natural wood grain for a charming, rustic look. Painting cabinets may cost about 15% more than staining cabinets. While paint tends to be more durable against damage because of its thick coating, stained cabinets hide inevitable dings and scratches better than paint.

Painting the kitchen cabinets, whether done by a professional or as a DIY, can add value to your home. A fresh coat of paint is especially effective when adding new hardware to upgrade your cabinets’ look without the expense of replacing them entirely.

If you want to spray paint your cabinets without sanding, you have a few options to rough up the kitchen cabinet surface before priming. First, you can try using mineral spirits and a rough sponge on the cabinet surface to give it some grit for the primer. The second option is to use liquid sandpaper on the cabinet surface so it deglosses the finish and will be ready for primer.

You can DIY cabinet painting to save on costs, but keep in mind that you’ll need skill, time, and patience to get smooth paint coverage. Additionally, removing existing varnish or other finishes can be labor-intensive. You’ll pay between $200 and $600 on paint and supplies to take on this job, depending on the paint type and quality. 

If you have the skill and patience to tackle your cabinets, we say go for it. Otherwise, hiring a cabinet painter can save you the hassle of purchasing all of the supplies and the time (and labor) of painting.

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