1. Remove & label
Doors, drawer fronts, and hardware come off and get labeled so every piece returns to its exact spot.
Tacoma, WA
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing
Tired of your kitchen but not ready to gut it? Nikolai's cabinet refinishing process gives your existing cabinets a factory-smooth, durable finish — usually for a fraction of the cost of replacement.
Nikolai's 5-step process
The reason a refinish job lasts is what happens before the paint. Here's how every Tacoma kitchen gets done.
2. Clean & degrease
Cabinets get a deep clean to lift years of kitchen grease — the #1 reason refinish jobs fail later.
3. Sand & repair
Full scuff-sand for adhesion, fill dings and grain, then a final smooth sand so the finish lays flat.
4. Prime & spray finish
Bonding primer, then two coats of cabinet-grade enamel sprayed in a controlled setup for a factory-smooth finish.
5. Cure & rehang
Pieces cure properly before reinstall, hardware is reattached, and the kitchen is left clean and ready to use.
Why homeowners choose refinishing
- Keep your existing layout and cabinet boxes
- Fraction of the cost of replacement
- Days, not weeks, of disruption
- Sprayed finish — no brush marks
- Choose any color, including modern whites and deep navies
- Licensed & insured local crew
Common questions
How long does cabinet refinishing take?
Most Tacoma kitchens take 4–7 working days from removal to rehang, depending on door count and finish.
Is refinishing cheaper than new cabinets?
Yes — refinishing is typically a fraction of the cost of replacement and keeps your existing layout and boxes.
Will the finish hold up to daily kitchen use?
We use cabinet-grade enamels designed for high-touch surfaces, sprayed for an even, durable finish.
Ready for a fresh kitchen?
Call Nikolai for a free, no-pressure estimate on your Tacoma kitchen.
253-954-2076