How long does a cabinet painting project take in St. Albert?

A typical St. Albert kitchen cabinet painting project takes 7 to 10 business days from start to finish. That timeline covers the full professional process: removal, preparation, priming, painting, curing, and reinstallation. It is not a weekend DIY job, and the difference in quality between a rushed project and a properly executed one is dramatic.

The Step-by-Step Timeline

Day 1: Removal and documentation. Our crew arrives at your St. Albert home and carefully removes all cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and hardware. Every piece is labelled and catalogued so reinstallation goes smoothly. We photograph the layout before anything comes off the wall.

Days 2 to 3: Degreasing and sanding. Kitchen cabinets accumulate years of cooking grease, fingerprint oils, and cleaning product residue. This invisible film will cause paint failure if it is not removed completely. We degrease every surface with a professional-grade degreaser, then sand to create the mechanical tooth that primer needs to bond properly.

Days 4 to 5: Priming. We apply a bonding primer designed specifically for the existing cabinet surface, whether that is factory lacquer, thermofoil, MDF, or previously painted wood. Primer is the most critical coat in the entire system. It is what prevents peeling and ensures the topcoat adheres for years.

Days 6 to 8: Spray finishing. Two coats of cabinet-grade paint (typically Benjamin Moore Advance or Sherwin-Williams ProClassic) are applied using professional HVLP spray equipment in our controlled environment. Spraying eliminates brush marks and roller texture, producing the smooth factory finish that St. Albert homeowners expect. Each coat needs proper flash time between applications.

Days 9 to 10: Reinstallation. Once the final coat has cured sufficiently, we return to your home and reinstall everything. New hardware goes on if requested. We do a final walk-through with you to ensure every door sits properly and every drawer glides smoothly.

Your Kitchen Stays Functional

One of the most common concerns from St. Albert homeowners is losing access to their kitchen for over a week. That does not happen with iPaint Painting. We work in phases so your kitchen remains usable throughout the project. Cabinet boxes (the frames mounted to the wall) are painted on-site in stages, and you always have access to your shelving and appliances. The only time you are without doors is during the spray phase, and even then your kitchen is fully functional.

Larger kitchens with more than 30 doors, island cabinets, or specialty finishes may extend the timeline by 2 to 3 additional days. We provide a specific timeline during your free estimate so you know exactly what to expect before we begin. Every cabinet painting project includes our 5-year written warranty on workmanship and materials.