Is it better to strip or sand kitchen cabinets?

• <div><p>When deciding between stripping or sanding kitchen cabinets, the short answer is it depends on the condition of your cabinets and your end goal for them. If the cabinets are in fairly good condition and don’t have several layers of paint on them, sanding is a good option. On the other hand, older cabinets with more blemishes or marks will benefit from paint stripping, since it will give any future finishes a clean slate. </p></div>

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Q: How long does cabinet painting typically take?

• <div><p>Cabinet painting generally takes a few days, factoring in preparation, drying time between coats, and finishing work.</p></div>

Q: What is a standard size cabinet handle?

• <div><p>Standard cabinet handles are anywhere between 4 inches and 7 inches. A safe bet is choosing a drawer or cabinet handle that is about one-third of the drawer or cabinet door, leaving one-third of space on each side of the handle.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to sand cabinets before staining?

• <div><p>Yes, sanding cabinets before you stain them helps the new stain better adhere to the surface. If you&rsquo;re adding a darker stain to previously stained wood, you only have to sand them lightly enough to remove any finish and rough up the wood to improve adhesion. On the other hand, if you&rsquo;re trying to stain wood that is a darker color or that has paint on it, you need to sand down to the original wood, or the color will show through the new stain.</p></div>

Q: What holds glass in a cabinet door?

• <div><p>Glass is typically held in a cabinet door by a silicone sealant, which will keep it tightly in place. You can substitute silicone sealant for rubber pieces, known as Hafele stops, but this option will place more space between the cabinet materials and the glass. Consult a cabinet maker or repair professional for more insight on the best tools and materials to use.</p></div>

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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in July 2023
Johnathan (JB) is heaven sent he came out at 7am to look at the my big tree/stump job and STARTED at 12pm which Iâ ve been waiting weeks to be done!! JB if youâ re reading this please continue to pass out blessings sir and make someone elseâ s day!! Thank you again!!!!
OpExcellence Facility Services, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2017
They painted the kitchen, living room, stairwell and upstairs. Mr. Hearne showed up on time and finished each day around 2:30. Always very polite and cleaned up everything. The paint job was superb!! Very reasonable price and very professional. He stopped by on day 3 just to make sure...
Tim Hearne Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2016
Tommy did a wonderful job laying our vinyl plank floor. The floor was hard to get stuck down ( think it was because of the big drop in weather temp) but he was patient and took extra time working with it to make it perfect He was polite, professional, and easy to work with! Will definitely use...
Tommy Mitchell
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Reviewed in September 2015
Rico did a wonderful job and he made everything work great. He had a universal control which we bought from him and he programed for us our equipment. He had to spend some extra time and effort making things work with our receiver but he did it and it works great.
Geek Squad - Best Buy
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Reviewed in January 2015
Glenn was excellent to work with! I highly recommend him. They worked hard to make sure we got just what we wanted. He even came out on Saturday and showed me some painting tips! We love the work he did. I would definitely hire him again!
Specialty Coating Services,LLC
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Reviewed in February 2013
Jennifer was so good to let me know when each person would be at my house and she stayed on top of everyone to make sure the job was well done. Would highly recommend her to anyone that I know.
Jenrose Designs LLC
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Reviewed in May 2012
When I was pregnant, I had several friends bring me bags and boxes of baby stuff. Apparently on of them brought me roaches as well. As soon as I started noticing them, I panicked, and called this company, because I had seen it in my neighborhood. So the 1st time I call, the lady tells me I...
KILLER FOR HIRE-CITY TERMITE
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Reviewed in October 2011
We had to make an appointment and they stuck to the appointment. They fixed it when they said they would and their pricing is fair. I will use them again in the future.
Ashley's Automotive
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Reviewed in October 2011
They make gutters. I don’t remember the price they charged us, but we were pleased with them. They were very professional and knowledgeable. It was good quality work.
ALUMINUM AWNING & JALOUSIE CO
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