Pizoni Painting Company provides professional kitchen cabinet painting and refinishing in Bothell, WA — serving Canyon Park/North Creek, Country Village/Old Bothell, Fitzgerald/East Bothell, and North Bothell/Kenmore border since 2009. Owner Antonio Pizoni is EPA RRP certified and Washington State licensed. Call (425) 287-3619 or visit pizonipainting.com for a free estimate.
The Canyon Park Job That Saved $18,900
In 2023 I was called to the Thompson family in Canyon Park. They had 2001 maple cabinets — structurally perfect, good solid boxes, hinges working fine — but the builder-grade honey color had never been something they liked. The kitchen quote for replacement had come in at $22,000 from one contractor. A second said $24,500.
My quote was $3,100. That included door removal and labeling, TSP-substitute degreasing, BIN shellac primer on all surfaces, two coats of Benjamin Moore Advance in OC-17 White Dove, and door reinstallation with hinge adjustment. Maple is the easiest cabinet wood to paint well — it has a tight, closed grain that takes primer cleanly without filling.
The before-and-after photos the Thompsons sent me showed what looked like a complete kitchen replacement. Their neighbors asked which cabinet line they had installed. The answer was the same maple boxes they had lived with for 22 years, refinished for $3,100 instead of $22,000.
Bothell Neighborhoods We Serve
- ✓ Canyon Park / North Creek
- ✓ Country Village / Old Bothell
- ✓ Fitzgerald / East Bothell
- ✓ North Bothell / Kenmore border
Cabinet Wood Types in Bothell Homes
Maple — Smoothest Result
Maple has a tight, closed grain that accepts paint more cleanly than oak. No grain filling required. BIN shellac primer on clean, deglossed maple produces a surface that accepts two coats of BM Advance with a near-factory result. Most Canyon Park 2000s-era homes have maple cabinets.
MDF Doors — Bond Primer Critical
MDF edges absorb moisture from water-based primer and can swell or chip. I use BIN shellac primer on all MDF edges — it seals the substrate against moisture before any latex topcoat is applied. MDF door edges are where most cabinet paint jobs fail first.
Oak — Grain Filling Required
Oak has an open grain that telegraphs through paint without grain filling. Process: clean, degloss, apply grain filler to all face frames and door faces, sand smooth, BIN shellac primer, two finish coats. Adds one day and $300–$500 to the job. The result is a smooth painted surface rather than a visible-grain painted surface.
Painted Cabinets — Color Change
Previously painted cabinets in good condition can be recoated. Thorough scuff-sand, degrease, and BIN prime before the new topcoat. If the existing paint is chipping or bubbling, we strip to bare wood before repriming. Color change from dark to light requires a tinted primer to minimize finish coat count.
Cabinet Painting Costs in Bothell WA (2026)
All prices include door removal, full prep, BIN shellac prime, two finish coats of BM Advance or SW Emerald Urethane Trim, and reinstallation. Vs. cabinet replacement of $18,000–$35,000 for the same kitchen. Free estimate within 24 hours.
Always Included
- ✓ Door and drawer removal + labeling
- ✓ TSP-substitute degreasing
- ✓ BIN shellac primer (bonds to anything)
- ✓ Two finish coats BM Advance or SW Urethane
- ✓ Door reinstallation + hinge adjustment
- ✓ 3-year workmanship warranty
What Bothell Homeowners Say
"Canyon Park, 2001 maple kitchen, 22 doors. Replacement quotes were $22,000 and $24,500. Antonio painted them for $3,100. The result looks like new cabinets. Neighbors asked which brand we replaced them with. They are the same maple boxes — just painted correctly."
Greg & Lisa T. — Canyon Park, Bothell
"Country Village oak kitchen — I had gotten a quote from another painter who said he would skip the grain filler step to save time. Antonio explained why that step was non-negotiable and showed me comparison photos. The result on our cabinets is completely smooth — no grain. Worth every penny of the add-on."
Barbara & Tom N. — Country Village, Bothell
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does the best kitchen cabinet painting in Bothell WA?
Pizoni Painting Company — Antonio Pizoni, EPA RRP certified, WA licensed, 15+ years. Serving Canyon Park, Country Village, Fitzgerald, North Bothell, and all Bothell neighborhoods. 4.9-star rating, 3-year warranty. Call (425) 287-3619.
How much does cabinet painting cost in Bothell WA in 2026?
Small kitchen (10–15 doors): $1,800–$2,700. Medium (16–25 doors): $2,700–$4,100. Large (26+ with island): $4,100–$6,200. Oak grain filling add-on: $300–$500. All include BIN prime, two alkyd/urethane finish coats, and reinstallation. Free estimate within 24 hours.
Can you paint oak cabinets in Bothell without grain showing?
Yes — grain filler applied to the oak face, sanded smooth, then BIN shellac primer. Two finish coats of BM Advance over that produces a surface where grain does not telegraph. This adds one day and $300–$500. Skipping this step is why painted oak kitchens look like painted oak instead of factory cabinets.
How long does cabinet painting last in Bothell?
Done correctly with alkyd or urethane topcoat — 8–12 years in normal kitchen use. BM Advance and SW Emerald Urethane Trim cure to factory-grade hardness. We offer a 3-year workmanship warranty. Improper prep — skipping degreasing, prime, or using latex wall paint — is the most common cause of early failure.
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