A kitchen cabinet repaint needs a different scope from a wall repaint. Before choosing a colour or comparing quotes, identify what you want changed and give the contractor a clear view of the existing cabinets. This checklist helps Edmonton homeowners prepare for a useful estimate conversation.
Take a wide photo of each cabinet run, then add close-ups of the doors, drawer fronts, handles and any damaged areas. Include the island and exposed end panels. If possible, photograph a door edge and the inside of a door as well. These details help the contractor ask the right questions; a photograph alone does not replace an assessment of the surface.
Record the number of cabinet doors and drawer fronts, and note which pieces you want painted. Identify the island, tall pantry doors, decorative panels and open shelving separately. Two kitchens with the same floor area can have very different amounts of cabinet work.
Make clear whether you want the visible frames and end panels included. Cabinet interiors, shelf interiors, hinges and handles should each be discussed rather than assumed to be part of the price.
Show any lifting finish, damaged edges, worn areas around handles or previous touch-ups. Tell the contractor if you know the cabinet material or the product used in a previous repaint. Ask how the condition affects the proposed preparation and whether repairs are included.
If doors or hardware need replacement, identify that separately. Painting, refinishing, replacing doors and replacing the whole kitchen are different scopes. A written proposal should make clear which service is being offered.
Bring a few reference photos and explain what you like about them: colour, sheen, visible grain or the overall feel. Reference photos communicate a goal; they are not a guarantee that a different cabinet material will look identical. Ask how samples will be reviewed before the final colour and finish are approved.
Discuss whether doors will be removed, where preparation and finishing will take place, and how the surrounding kitchen will be protected. Ask which parts of the kitchen will be accessible during the work and when normal use can resume under the chosen product's instructions. Confirm the actual schedule for your project instead of relying on a generic online turnaround promise.
A useful cabinet proposal identifies the surfaces, preparation, products, application approach, repairs, hardware responsibilities and reinstallation work included. It should also explain exclusions and how any additional work would be agreed. Ask for the applicable warranty terms and aftercare instructions.
We do not publish a single cabinet price in this checklist because the door count, condition, finish and extent of work need to be established first.
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