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Oak kitchen in Hilliard, OH painted Vintage Blue with black wax
Classic Cupboards™ kitchen cabinet painting   Hilliard, Ohio
Classic Cupboards owners and painters

Cabinet painting.
It’s what we do.

In all honesty we developed our Classic Cupboards Paint™ for purely selfish reasons. Before our small family business began painting cabinets, we knew we needed a paint that didn’t chip. No chipping means no problems and happy customers.

So after hundreds of paint formulas and endless process modifications, our innovative Classic Cupboards Paint™ literally sticks to every cabinet surface without pre-sanding or priming and even fills oak grain.

Over the last 20 years we’ve refinished and painted a lot of kitchen cabinets in the local Columbus, Ohio area. Our Classic Cupboards™ 10-Year Warranty is the best in the business.

If you are considering having your cabinets painted, read a little further and see why cabinet painting is just cabinet painting—unless it is Classic Cupboards™ cabinet painting.

Our cabinet paint is different.

Cutaway oak cabinet door showing paint coverage and our thick Classic Cupboards paint
• Extremely thick
• Fills oak grain
• Smooth finish
• Seriously sticks
• Does not chip
• 10-year warranty

Do it right. Do it once.

Our Classic Cupboards™ painted cabinets outlast all other painted finishes, including new factory replacement cabinets, refaced and refinished cabinets. We do it right so you only have to do it once.

When refinishing kitchen cabinets, that first coat of product really needs to stick. We formulated our extremely thick Classic Cupboards Paint™ to stick, and we mean seriously stick to every cabinet surface—including plastic laminate. No pre-sanding, no priming and no chipping!

Close up photo of oak door cutaway showing thick Classic Cupboards paint finish
Classic Cupboards Paint™ 15-layer grain-filling cabinet refinishing

We developed our very own 15-layer, 20-step process of application to create a smooth finish on all types of cabinets, even old, grainy oak cabinets. Our cabinet paint actually fills oak grain and even makes plywood feel as smooth as glass!

Classic Cupboards™ painted kitchen cabinets in Columbus, Ohio outlast all other painted cabinets and are solidly backed by our unmatched 10-Year Warranty—the best guarantee in the industry.

No need to consider expensive cabinet replacement or costly cabinet refacing, because our affordable Classic Cupboards™ cabinet painting makes updating your kitchen a reality.

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Other paint is just paint.

Oak cabinet door spray painted with regular white enamel paint
• Thin & runny
• Shows oak grain
• Lousy adhesion
• Easily chips
• Warranty??

Cheap & quick. Chips & drips.

That first coat of product really needs to adhere when painting or refinishing kitchen cabinets. Other cabinet paints, including factory finishes and even primers, don’t stick and they definitely don’t stick to plastic laminate cabinets. Even with pre-sanding and priming, other cabinet paint still has lousy adhesion and ends up chipping, peeling and flaking.

Close up of oak cabinet door spray painted with regular white enamel paint
Other paint chips easily and shows wood grain

Unfortunately, when it comes to painting old oak cabinets, other cabinet paint is really thin and thin paint doesn’t fill oak grain. Even grain-filling primer, wood filler, and spackle don’t really fill oak grain, so dated oak cabinets just end up looking like painted, dated oak cabinets.

Other cabinet painting is guaranteed for 2 years or less—even that “lifetime warranty” on new factory finished cabinets excludes the finish.

So why don’t other painted kitchen cabinets, including expensive new replacement cabinets and pricey refaced cabinets come with a 10-year warranty? Simple. They’re not using Classic Cupboards Paint™.

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Our cabinet painting

Cabinets painted with Classic Cupboards vintage blue paint
Painted oak kitchen cabinets Hilliard, Ohio

At Classic Cupboards™, we create affordable kitchen makeovers throughout Columbus, Ohio with our budget-friendly cabinet painting and design services. We save money by modifying and painting your existing cabinets.

Our Classic Cupboards™ kitchen cabinet painting might spur the initial phone call, but nearly all of our customers end up needing a little bit more help (sometimes a lot more help) than just a cabinet painter can offer.

Our design services

Color samples of cabinet doors, flooring and countertops
In-home Design Consultation

With professions in architectural, interior, and furniture design and over 20 years updating kitchens throughout Columbus, Ohio, we provide our customers with budget-friendly design ideas starting with the free In-home Design Consultation.

Believe it or not, you could be standing in your dream kitchen right now, right here in Columbus, Ohio—you just might need our cabinet painting and design services to give it a facelift.

Our simple Order of Events explains how to get from that first phone call to your remarkably affordable dream kitchen at the end.

Color samples of cabinet doors, flooring and countertops
Cabinet colors, countertops & flooring
Kitchen cabinet design blueprint
Kitchen and cabinet design layout changes
Kitchen remodel project with hand written notes
Project planning & management

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Our trusted service partners

Installation of backsplash tile
Carpentry & Tile
Installation of new vinyl plank flooring
Flooring
Installation of Cambria quartz countertops
Countertops

When your kitchen update needs more than just cabinet painting, we enlist the help of our talented service partners.

These are the same trusted professionals that we have used throughout Columbus, Ohio for years. Our group is really good at what they do.

The finest workmanship provided by really nice people at affordable prices makes for a smooth-running kitchen remodeling project and a happy customer.

Cambria quartz countertop photo
Cambria™ quartz countertops
Crown moulding trim added to cabinets
Carpentry—cabinet modifications & trim
Kitchen with new wood flooring installed
Flooring installation—wood & vinyl plank
Close up photo of tile backsplash in kitchen
Tile installation—flooring & backsplash

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Local Kitchen Spotlight 2023
Columbus OH cabinet makeover

Throughout the year we spotlight our local Columbus, Ohio remodeled kitchens showcasing our Classic Cupboards™ painted cabinets from hundreds of photos in our Before & Afters Gallery. Our Kitchen Spotlight 2023 is located southeast of Columbus in neighboring Lancaster, Ohio.

Let’s peel back all 15 layers of our Classic Cupboards™ painted cabinet finish and take a look at the Order of Events that took us from an out-dated kitchen with grainy oak cabinets to this refreshing and bright kitchen makeover.

Kitchen cabinets painted with Classic Cupboards Pure White paint in Westerville, Ohio
Classic Cupboards™ painted oak cabinets   Lancaster, Ohio

During our initial In-home Consultation, this homeowner explained that their stock oak cabinets, although dated, were still in great condition and actually better quality than brand new cabinets. The hefty price tag for cabinet replacement and the downgrade in quality compared to their current oak cabinets made for any easy decision—no costly cabinet replacement.

After considering DIY-painting the oak cabinets himself and ultimately deciding that the length of time the DIY cabinet painting project would take and knowing the grain would still be visible in the end, our client began the search for a local Columbus, Ohio cabinet painter who could fill oak grain.

Original oak kitchen cabinets stuck in the 1980s in Lancaster, Ohio
Original stock oak kitchen cabinets   Lancaster, Ohio
Oak kitchen cabinets painted with pure white paint in Lancaster, Ohio
Classic Cupboards™ kitchen cabinet painting   Lancaster, Ohio

By the end of our initial design consultation, our clients had a full kitchen remodeling plan and project timeline, so everyone just got to work. Our handy homeowner saved money by doing some of the work himself including rotating the island to center it in the room, and installing under and over cabinet lighting to brighten the space.

We enlisted our trusted service partners for the Cambria™ quartz countertop and new vinyl flooring installations. Our affordable Classic Cupboards™ cabinet painting erased the heavy oak grain cabinets, creating this refreshing and bright kitchen makeover.

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Why our customers choose us

Painting inside large wall unit, New Albany Ohio
New Albany, Ohio
Painting green kitchen cabinets in Dublin Ohio
Dublin, Ohio
Removing kitchen cabinet doors for painting
Westerville, Ohio

After 20 years of painting cabinets in Columbus, Ohio, we’ve heard a variety of reasons….

“… since we just replaced our countertops 2 years ago but still don’t like the color of our cabinets, we weren’t going to replace the cabinets; the cost of your cabinet painting was less than refacing and you have a warranty … we liked the style of our cabinets but not the oak or the kitchen layout; you figured out the best way to move our cabinets around and made a drawing, and your carpenter helped my husband move the cabinets … our friends had you paint their cabinets 9 years ago and they are still pleased … we had DIY-painted the kitchen cabinets in our first house, it took us forever and let’s just say it was not a fun project; we’re not ever  doing that again and  the cabinets chipped … we just moved here and saw you on TV, you are a small family business and we like to support local businesses … we hired you for the paint guarantee, but you made our entire kitchen update easier because you already had people that we could use to add the extra cabinets and the under cabinet lighting, replace the countertops and flooring; you saved us some money too because we didn’t have to hire a general contractor … as a retired engineer for Bosch appliances, quality and longevity matter to me; I did my research and your 10-Year Warranty is the best in the industry … we liked your kitchen cabinet rearranging idea at the first appointment, we never  would have thought of that … you’ve been in business a long time and set us up to visit one of the kitchens you painted; seeing is believing … the other painter said paint doesn’t stick to laminate cabinets, but your  paint sticks to laminate; saved us from replacing our cabinets … we had a custom shop build and spray paint all new maple kitchen cabinets 7 years ago and the lower cabinets are already badly chipping and flaking, so we hired you for your warranty … I think it’s amazing that you figured out how to make your own paint … the other contractor was going to do a drawing for our kitchen remodel but we never heard from him again and we actually like your ideas better, we don't have to remove the wall … we’ve never  done a project like this before and you knew the right order to do things for the flooring, counters, cabinet painting, etc … you only paint one kitchen at a time … your organized appointment presentation and the black folder with the step-by-step guidelines made the process simple … we refaced the kitchen cabinets in our vacation condo and the white laminate sides of the cabinets turned yellow, so we knew we didn’t want refacing … we really liked your extended “crew” (meaning our carpenter and our flooring guy) when they came out to give us quotes and we liked that we just paid them directly for their work … you won me with your branding and kraft paper “look” … (and our favorite, which we have heard many times) … you brought fresh baked cookies to the appointment …”

Find out more about what our customers say about our Classic Cupboards™ cabinet painting.

Our television testimonials

Video still of Lori on Daytime Columbus with Robyn Haines
NBC4
Video still of Lori on Good Day Marketplace with Shawn Ireland
Fox28
Video still of Lori and Eric with Gail Hogan on Daytime Columbus
NBC4

When we ask our clients how they heard about our kitchen cabinet painting, so many of them tell us they happened to see us on TV!

For over a decade our clients have joined us on TV, sharing their Classic Cupboards™ experience, on our local Columbus, Ohio FOX28 Good Day Marketplace and NBC4 Daytime Columbus starting with Gail Hogan years ago.

If you didn’t happen to see us, get to know our family business by watching one or all of our TV interviews and client testimonials through the years and yes, the hairstyles do change.

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Title bar for Columbus testimonial video
Title bar for Pickerington testimonial video

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So…how much does it cost?

Short answer, your remodeled Columbus, Ohio kitchen, including updating your kitchen cabinets, can cost as much (or as little) as you want. That may sound like a non-answer, but it’s the truth.

Kitchen mess for demo and new cabinet installation
Kitchen demo for new cabinet installation

Brand new kitchen cabinets come with a hefty price tag and a major household disruption. Other kitchen cabinet updating options seem to involve less upheaval and cost, but between cabinet refacing, resurfacing, refinishing, and kitchen cabinet painting, which one is the best?

Cabinet doors being removed for refacing
Cabinet refacing door removal

Honestly, no one really wants to deal with their kitchen cabinets because the cabinet problem is not only confusing, it’s an expensive decision to make.

In fact, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, updating your kitchen cabinets is the single, biggest expense in your kitchen remodel. No wonder nobody wants to deal with it.

  • 46% Cabinets & installation
  • 14% Appliances
  • 10% Countertops
  • 7% Flooring
  • 5% Lighting
  • 5% Walls & ceilings
  • 4% Doors & windows
  • 4% Faucets & plumbing
  • 4% Design
  • 1% Other/miscellaneous

Not to worry though—we have 20 years of experience helping families throughout Columbus, Ohio, with budgets large and small (mostly small), tackle their kitchen updates, including the kitchen cabinet problem.

Lower kitchen cabinets painted vintage blue in Pickerington Ohio with new Cambria quartz counters
Project #72—Painted oak kitchen cabinets   Pickerington, Ohio

Let’s explore the pros and cons and compare the cost of cabinet painting vs. refacing vs. replacing in Columbus, Ohio, and how they compare to our Classic Cupboards™ cabinet painting.

Once you understand your options and how your choice of cabinet upgrade ultimately affects your remodeling budget, you’ll be ready to confidently update your kitchen and your cabinets!

Ready to get started?

Whether you just want painted cabinets and nothing more or your Columbus, Ohio kitchen needs it all, you’ll want to know where to start.

Our simple Order of Events explains how to get from that first phone call to your completely transformed kitchen at the end. Contact us today!

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Get a FREE QUOTE for kitchen cabinet painting. Schedule your free in-home design consultation. Discuss cabinet colors, countertops, flooring, etc.

We created the paint. We created the process. Get the scoop on our 15-layer, 20-step process that creates a Classic Cupboards Paint™ kitchen.

Going lighter or darker? Our 26 cabinet paint colors blend with every interior and our grain-filling cabinet refinishing options fit your budget.

Challenge us with your kitchen remodel project! Our kitchen cabinet painting and design services provide budget-friendly kitchen update solutions.

Where do you start? Whether your kitchen needs painted cabinets or the full remodel, our simple step-by-step makes every makeover easy!

Get inspired! Browse HUNDREDS of our amazing painted kitchen cabinets before and after photos. Check out our painted oak cabinets—no grain!

It’s story time! Our kitchen makeover stories reveal how we work with our clients to create the magic through design, planning and painted cabinets.

Did you see us on TV? Get to know us through our TV interviews and listen to our happy clients share their Classic Cupboards™ experience.

How much does it cost to paint kitchen cabinets? Compare the options and cost of cabinet painting vs. refacing vs. replacing vs. remodeling.

Look no further! We’ve got the only 10-Year Paint Warranty in Columbus, Ohio. Check out how easy it is to care for your durable painted cabinets.

Our careers in interior design, architecture, and furniture design and manufacturing led to the start of our business, but it was our daughter who sparked the beginning. This is our story…

Look for us refinishing kitchen cabinets all over Columbus, Ohio: Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, Westerville, New Albany, Gahanna, Granville, Pickerington, Grove City, and Hilliard.

Get a FREE QUOTE for kitchen cabinet painting. Schedule your free in-home design consultation. Discuss cabinet colors, countertops, flooring, etc.

Did we just paint in your neighborhood?

You can find us painting kitchen cabinets all over Columbus, Ohio: Bexley, German Village, Grandview, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Hilliard, Plain City, Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, Westerville, New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Pataskala, Buckeye Lake, Granville, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Ashville, Lancaster, Circleville, Chillicothe, Washington Courthouse, London, Grove City, and Galloway.

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Get a FREE QUOTE for kitchen cabinet painting. Schedule your free in-home design consultation. Discuss cabinet colors, countertops, flooring, etc.
We created the paint. We created the process. Get the scoop on our 15-layer, 20-step process that creates a Classic Cupboards Paint™ kitchen.
Going lighter or darker? Our 26 cabinet paint colors blend with every interior and our grain-filling cabinet refinishing options fit your budget.
Challenge us with your kitchen remodel project! Our kitchen cabinet painting and design services provide budget-friendly kitchen update solutions.
Where do you start? Whether your kitchen needs painted cabinets or the full remodel, our simple step-by-step makes every makeover easy!
Get inspired! Browse HUNDREDS of our amazing painted kitchen cabinets before and after photos. Check out our painted oak cabinets—no grain!
It’s story time! Our kitchen makeover stories reveal how we work with our clients to create the magic through design, planning and painted cabinets.
Did you see us on TV? Get to know us through our TV interviews and listen to our happy clients share their Classic Cupboards™ experience.
How much does it cost to paint kitchen cabinets? Compare the options and cost of cabinet painting vs. refacing vs. replacing vs. remodeling.
Look no further! We’ve got the only 10-Year Paint Warranty in Columbus, Ohio. Check out how easy it is to care for your durable painted cabinets.
Our careers in interior design, architecture, and furniture design and manufacturing led to the start of our business, but it was our daughter who sparked the beginning. This is our story…
Look for us refinishing kitchen cabinets all over Columbus, Ohio: German Village, Arlington, Grandview, Clintonville, Reynoldsburg, Blacklick, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Lancaster & Ashville.
Get a FREE QUOTE for kitchen cabinet painting. Schedule your free in-home design consultation. Discuss cabinet colors, countertops, flooring, etc.