Pizoni Painting Company provides professional kitchen cabinet painting and refinishing in Redmond, WA — serving Overlake/Microsoft Campus, Education Hill/Grass Lawn, Downtown Redmond/Bear Creek, and SE Redmond/Willows 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 Overlake Job That Saved $27,400
In 2022 I was called to the Park family in the Overlake area of Redmond. They had lived in their home for 7 years with maple cabinets they had never liked — the builder-grade honey color had bothered them from day one, but with two kids in school, a full replacement had always felt like the wrong time to spend that kind of money. The kitchen replacement quote they finally got was $31,000. A second quote came in at $34,500.
My quote was $3,600 with the island included. Maple is the best wood to paint well — tight, closed grain, no filling needed. I cleaned the doors with TSP-substitute, scuff-sanded all surfaces, applied BIN shellac primer, and then two coats of Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim in Alabaster. The Emerald Urethane line is the closest water-based product to a factory spray finish — it levels out as it cures and dries to a harder surface than standard latex trim paint.
The Park family said the kitchen now photographs like a magazine kitchen. Their neighbors have asked twice which company replaced their cabinets. The answer is that nobody replaced anything — the same maple boxes that came with the house, painted correctly for the first time.
Redmond Neighborhoods We Serve
- ✓ Overlake / Microsoft Campus
- ✓ Education Hill / Grass Lawn
- ✓ Downtown Redmond / Bear Creek
- ✓ SE Redmond / Willows
Cabinet Wood Types in Redmond Homes
Maple — Factory-Smooth Result
Most Overlake and Education Hill homes from the 1990s–2010s have maple cabinets. Maple 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 SW Emerald Urethane Trim with a near-factory result. The finish is harder and more chip-resistant than standard latex.
MDF Doors — Proper Edge Sealing
MDF edges absorb moisture from water-based primer and can swell. I use BIN shellac primer on all MDF edges — it seals the substrate against moisture before any latex topcoat. MDF door edges are where most cabinet paint jobs fail first; sealing them correctly is a one-step process that prevents the most common failure point.
Oak — Grain Filling Required
Oak has an open grain that telegraphs through paint without a grain-filling step. I apply grain filler to all oak faces and face frames, sand smooth after drying, then BIN shellac primer. Two finish coats over that produce a smooth painted surface where the grain does not show. The add-on cost is $300–$500 — worth it for the visual difference.
Previously Painted — Color Change
Previously painted cabinets in good condition can be recoated. Thorough scuff-sand, degrease, BIN prime, then new topcoat. Dark-to-light color changes require a tinted primer to reduce the number of finish coats needed. If existing paint is chipping or bubbling, we strip to bare wood first.
Cabinet Painting Costs in Redmond WA (2026)
All prices include door removal, full surface prep, BIN shellac prime, two finish coats of SW Emerald Urethane Trim or BM Advance, and reinstallation. Vs. replacement cost of $25,000–$50,000 for the same Redmond kitchen. Free estimate within 24 hours.
Always Included
- ✓ Door and drawer removal + labeling
- ✓ TSP-substitute degreasing
- ✓ BIN shellac primer on all surfaces
- ✓ Two finish coats SW Urethane or BM Advance
- ✓ Door reinstallation + hinge adjustment
- ✓ 3-year workmanship warranty
What Redmond Homeowners Say
"Overlake maple kitchen, 7-year-old honey color we never liked. Replacement quotes were $31,000 and $34,500. Antonio painted them for $3,600 with the island. The finish looks factory-built — two neighbors have asked which company we used to replace them. We did not replace them. The kitchen photographs like a magazine kitchen now."
James & Helen P. — Overlake, Redmond
"Education Hill oak kitchen — I asked about painting them and was told by two painters they could not be painted smooth because of the grain. Antonio said they could be painted smooth with grain filler and showed me comparison photos. He filled the grain, primed with BIN, and applied two coats of white. Completely smooth, no grain. Different kitchen."
Karen & Tom W. — Education Hill, Redmond
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does the best kitchen cabinet painting in Redmond WA?
Pizoni Painting Company — Antonio Pizoni, EPA RRP certified, WA licensed, 15+ years. Serving Overlake, Education Hill, Downtown Redmond, SE Redmond/Willows, and all Redmond neighborhoods. 4.9-star rating, 3-year warranty. Call (425) 287-3619.
How much does cabinet painting cost in Redmond WA in 2026?
Small kitchen (10–15 doors): $1,900–$2,900. Medium (16–25 doors): $2,900–$4,400. Large (26+ with island): $4,400–$6,800. Oak grain filling add-on: $300–$500. All include BIN prime, two urethane/alkyd finish coats, and reinstallation. Free estimate within 24 hours.
Can you paint maple cabinets smooth in Redmond?
Yes. Maple has a tight, closed grain that accepts paint cleanly without grain filling. Clean, degloss, scuff sand, BIN shellac primer, two coats of SW Emerald Urethane Trim or BM Advance. The result is a near-factory-smooth finish. This is the standard process for most Overlake and Education Hill homes which have maple cabinets from the 1990s–2010s.
How long does cabinet painting last in Redmond?
Done correctly with urethane or alkyd topcoat — 8–12 years in normal kitchen use. SW Emerald Urethane Trim and BM Advance 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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