It’s amazing how a fresh coat of paint on your cabinets can make your whole kitchen feel new again. Give your kitchen, bathroom, or built-ins a fresh, modern look—without the cost or mess of full cabinet replacement. Image Painting offers expert cabinet painting and refinishing services throughout Northern Virginia, helping homeowners transform tired cabinets into beautiful, durable features that elevate the entire room.
Whether you want to brighten your space with a sleek coat of paint or enhance natural wood grain with custom stain, our team delivers high-end results with less disruption, less cost, and more style.
Why Refinish Instead of Replace?
Replacing cabinets can be expensive and time-consuming. Refinishing offers a smart alternative with benefits like:
- Lower cost compared to a full cabinet replacement
- Minimal disruption, thanks to no demolition, plumbing changes, or weeks of mess
- Eco-conscious option that reuses existing materials
- Faster turnaround with most projects completed in just a few days
With refinishing, you keep the cabinet layout you already like, just with a completely refreshed look and feel.
Our Cabinet Painting Process
Our cabinet refinishing process is designed for quality, durability, and clean results:
- Cleaning and degreasing all cabinet surfaces to ensure proper adhesion
- Removing doors, drawers, and hardware with clear labeling for reinstallation
- Sanding and prepping surfaces to smooth out wear and create the ideal painting base
- Priming with high-adhesion primers that bond to wood and existing finishes
- Applying paint or stain using precision tools (spray, brush, or roller, depending on material and location)
- Sealing with a protective topcoat for lasting color, durability, and an easy-to-clean surface
We work in a dust-free, contained environment, ensuring minimal impact on the rest of your home.
Cabinet Staining Services
If you prefer a natural wood finish, our staining services offer a high-end, customized look that highlights the beauty of your existing cabinets. Staining is ideal for:
- Solid wood cabinetry (oak, maple, cherry, etc.)
- Homeowners wanting to enhance the grain rather than cover it
- Matching or coordinating with existing woodwork or furniture
We offer a variety of finishes, including matte, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss, to suit your desired look and maintenance needs.
Cabinet Types We Work With
We paint and stain a wide range of cabinet types throughout the home, including:
- Kitchen cabinets and drawers
- Bathroom vanities and medicine cabinets
- Laundry room and mudroom storage
- Built-in bookcases, hutches, shelving, and wall units
No matter the size or style, we tailor our approach to your cabinets’ material, location, and condition.
Benefits of Professional Cabinet Painting
Choosing Image Painting means you get more than just a fresh coat of paint. You get:
- A long-lasting, factory-smooth finish that resists chipping, peeling, and fading
- Improved property value and updated style without remodeling
- Expert color and finish recommendations to fit your space and lighting
- A contained, low-mess process that keeps your home clean during the job
We treat your home with care and precision at every step.
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Before & After
There’s no better proof than real transformations. Our before-and-after cabinet projects speak for themselves, showing how paint or stain can completely refresh a space without the need for major renovation.
Want to see more examples? Just ask—we’re happy to share photos from recent projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the process take?
Most cabinet painting or staining projects take between 3 and 5 days, depending on size, number of cabinets, and prep needs. We work across Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax, and schedule efficiently to minimize disruption and help keep your kitchen functional throughout.
Will the finish be durable?
Yes. Our cabinet painting contractors use professional-grade primers, paints, and sealers designed for high-touch surfaces. When properly applied, the finish resists chipping, peeling, moisture, and stains, so your cabinets look great and last for many years.
What colors and finishes are available?
We offer a full range of cabinet paint and stain colors, from crisp whites and soft neutrals to bold accent shades. Finishes include matte, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss, depending on your design goals.
Do you offer color consulting?
Yes! Our color consulting services can help you select colors or stains that complement your counters, flooring, and natural light. We’ll guide you through finish options and trending palettes to match your personal style.
Can you work around my kitchen schedule?
Absolutely. We understand kitchens are high-use spaces, and we’ll coordinate timing to reduce downtime. Our team works cleanly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption, so you can stay on track at home.
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Sharon Thomas-Parks2025-06-23Image Painting has painted our exterior in 2021, our interior in 2023 and they just replaced drywall and painted our English basement apartment. Every team I’ve worked with are skilled, communicative, respectful and generally really nice people.
Stephen M2025-06-17Exceptional Wallpaper Installation by Image Painting! I recently hired Image Painting for a wallpaper installation project, and I’m absolutely thrilled with the results! From the moment they arrived, their professionalism and attention to detail were evident. The installer was prompt, respectful of my space, and meticulous in their work—every pattern matched perfectly, and the final result was smooth, seamless, and stunning. The team at Image Painting went above and beyond to ensure everything was done right. They carefully protected my floors and furniture, worked efficiently, and left everything spotless afterward. It was clear they take pride in their craft. The wallpaper has completely transformed the room, and I’ve already received so many compliments. If you're looking for high-quality wallpaper installation and excellent customer service, I highly recommend Image Painting. I’ll definitely be calling them again for future projects!
Alan Seabright2025-06-16Great job! Everything was done as described and on time. Our house looks great, just what we hoped for. The entire Image Painting team was easy and enjoyable to work with.
Natalia Novikova2025-06-09Great service, very satisfied. Andrew was very careful in creating the project request. Erik, Grevy, and team were very efficient.
Roger heald2025-06-09Good job and done on time
Jam Bong2025-05-29Great job painting several rooms and they were able to complete the job within a short timeframe. Thanks to Erick and the team.
Jeff Baldvinsson2025-05-27From the initial visit from Image Painting's owner to create the project quote, to the great job done completed by Grevy and his team, I am very satisfied with Image Painting's services and coming in on budge.
Didier Heiremans2025-05-06Very pleased with the quality of service delivered by this company, from initial contact, to estimate, to execution. The project consisted of painting the outdoor of a 3-story townhouse, including brick wall facade, wood trimwork and an elaborate 2-story metal deck in the back of the house. During the initial visit, Jai was very professional, explained the process well and asked all the right questions about our expectations, paint and color selection, etc. Andrew (owner) and Erick (supervisor) stopped by when the project started. Primo and Luis then worked together as an experienced team and they did a great job scraping, sanding, priming and applying 2 coats of paint throughout, as per contract. Some rotten wood was discovered on a window trim and they executed a skilled repair (slight added fee). Erick coordinated and supervised the entire project with regular site visits. He made sure every detail was taken care of, with a joint final inspection. A class act!
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Why Hire Us For Your Next Painting Project?
- Affordable Written Quotes – Interior and Exterior
- Residential Painters – Houses, Condos, Townhouse, Apartments
- Commercial Painters – HOAs, Churches, Hotels, Retailers, Offices and Industrial Buildings
- Work Directly with Local Owners
- Three-year Guarantee with Written Warranty
- Color Matching and Color Consultation Expert Advice
- High Quality Paint Brands – Custom Formulations
- Professional Credentials – BBB A+ Rating, PDCA, Arlington Chamber Member
- Secondary Services – Carpentry, Drywall, Plaster, Wallpaper, Power Wash
- Licensed & Insured Painters in VA, MD, DC