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Avatar for New Color Cabinets LLC
New Color Cabinets LLC
4.8(
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Cabinets - RefaceCabinets - RefinishCabinets - Repair

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Raymond did an excellent job resurfacing my bathroom and kitchen cabinets. He was on time, professional and affordable. The cabinets with the new doors he put in look fabulous. I would definitely recommend his services."
Jack and Peggy Martin
kitchen cabinets
Refinishing cabinets
Before stain
Before whit regular white color

+94

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services
Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services
4.8(
369
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Cabinets - RefaceCabinets - Refinish

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1963

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We first used Lookswell more than 30 years ago when we lived in Chicago before heading out to Barrington to raise a family. We used many different painting contractors over the years in our home there. Two years ago, as empty nesters, we bought a condo in Evanston, which had recently been painted top to bottom in a dark beige. Wondering if Lookswell was still around and whether they'd make the trek to Evanston now, I googled them and was happy to see that they were indeed still in business after all those years. It was so good to meet up with Jim Scanlon again when he came out to look at the work we needed done - somehow he didn't look a day older after 30 years?! The following day Jim's office manager, Cindy, sent a detailed proposal via email and got us on the schedule. We did have to wait a month or so but were in no rush since I hadn't even picked paint colors yet. We didn't get any other bids because our experiences with Lookswell in the past had always been perfect and the price seemed very reasonable. The crew assigned to our job included a supervisor, Fernando, and an awesome group of painters - Alberto, Alex and Luis. Fermando would stop by regularly to check on the work underway. Our condo has two story ceilings which I assumed would be challenging but that Jim's crew handled with ease. Each morning they arrived at 8am and spent quite a bit of time prepping the work area with lots of protective plastic and carefully removing pictures and moving furniture. They were extremely careful and very tolerant of the fact I still hadn't selected a color (so many shades of white to choose from..) by the time they arrived to start the job. Fernando helped me pick a white that turned out to be perfect with the north light in our condo. Their next challenge was my inability to choose a shade of grey for a wide swath of wall that curves to become part of the ceiling right in the center of our living area. Fernando came to the rescue again, suggesting trying one of my choices to see if I liked it and if not, they'd repaint. I did indeed decide to go a shade darker after my first choice was up and they graciously repainted that very challenging area for me - with smiles on their faces to boot. Nothing was too much trouble - they removed lots of wall anchors and repaired all the holes left behind from shelves I'd decided would not be rehung in their previous locations. Alberto and Alex had all the tools necessary to remove any hardware necessary - every size allen wrench in existence it seemed. They somehow painted an area I didn't think could even be accessed - I have no idea how they were able to reach a deep and very narrow recessed slot where a set of floor to ceiling height glass pocket doors retract. But they did. I was out at the time they handled that challenging area so the how is still a mystery. We would not hesitate to call on Lookswell the next time we need anything painted and in fact plan to have them repaint or restain our Valcucine cabinets next. Just need to pick a color..."
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Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Kent Kitchens, Inc.
4.3(
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Cabinets - Reface

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John Hutchins, founder and owner of Kent Kitchens, was professional and lovely to work with. I proposed a new kitchen design (total gut remodel), which also required a lot of electric and plumbing re-work. John measured everything and drew it out by hand; then mocked up an electronic graphic rendition. John and team were timely with correspondence, meetings, and finished my model in perfect time. I would absolutely hire his firm again for any remodeling he would do for me! Very happy with the performance of Kent Kitchens. Attached old and new kitchen photos."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for The Home Depot - Cabinet Makeover
The Home Depot - Cabinet Makeover
3.2(
183
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Cabinets - RefaceCabinets - Refinish

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were very professional. They came in matched my color to the cabinets perfectly. If you want a big project that involves your kitchen cabinets refacing I highly recommend The Home Depot. I never went to the store everything was done in my house. Great Job."
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+2

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Kiko's Painting, LLC
4.9(
28
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Cabinets - Refinish

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Francisco and Judy were amazing. They were very knowledgeable and patient in helping me to decide on which stain to use to refinish my cabinets. Their work was professional and they left the job site clean. I would not hesitate in calling them again."
Kitchen Cabinets
Custom Painted Nightstand
Painted Dresser
Living room Makeover
Painted Kitchen Cabinets

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Las Mela's Painting Co.
4.7(
55
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Cabinets - Refinish

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a backsplash project for our kitchen I'm glad we hired them. Best customer service I've had in a long time. Me and my wife are more than happy with the outcome. They go the extra mile and have great attention to detail."
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fence
fence/wood replacement
painted fence
painted fence

+111

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing questions, answered by experts

Since there are many methods of repairing your cabinets, including refacing and refinishing, it can be tricky to know when to replace or fix your existing cabinets. Generally, it’s best to repair your existing cabinets when the cabinet boxes are in good condition. Additionally, this option is best when you’re being budget-friendly or remodeling. 

Replacing your cabinets is best when you’re changing the layout of the room or when the cabinet boxes are in rough shape. It’s also best to replace your cabinets if you need more storage space, as this will remove the existing cabinets for new ones.

Whether to reface or paint comes down to personal preference. Refacing strikes a convenient balance between being more affordable than replacing cabinets and longer-lasting than painting them. Furthermore, it allows homeowners to completely change the aesthetic of their cabinets and still paint them if they choose to. If money was no object, refacing is the better option. However, it’s more expensive and time-consuming than painting. Painting remains an effective way to revamp your cabinets, both in look and longevity, without spending a ton of money.

Yes, you can replace just your cabinet doors, assuming the structure of the cabinets themselves is sound. Replacing only the doors can save you money when renovating your cabinets. New cabinet doors cost $300 on average, but range from $200 to $400, depending on the material and size. Keep in mind that replacement doors made of materials like fiberboard and engineered wood are less expensive than wooden cabinet doors.

If you don't sand your cabinets, the new paint or stain won’t adhere properly, impacting the final finish and leading to peeling, chipping, or a sloppy result that won't stand the test of time. Sanding removes the old finish, smooths imperfections, and gives the new coat something to grip. Without it, you will waste your time, money, and effort.

Costs vary by materials used, surface size, and complexity. Refacing can be cost-effective compared to full replacements, with an average range between $300 and $1,200.

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