Cabinet Refinishing in South Florida
Henry Craftsmen handles kitchen cabinet refinishing, vanity repaints, and laundry cabinet refinishing across Palm Beach and Broward County. Industrial-grade degreasing, mechanical sanding for a bonded surface, bonding primer, and HVLP spray-applied urethane enamel on every scope. South Florida humidity requires a hardened urethane finish — standard latex paint is not the right specification.
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Cabinet Refinishing Projects in South Florida
Refinishing Cabinets for the South Florida Environment
South Florida humidity is the single biggest factor that separates a cabinet refinish that lasts from one that fails in 18 months. Standard latex paint stays soft in high-humidity environments, causing doors to stick and the finish to mar from normal use. Henry Craftsmen specifies urethane enamel hardeners and bonding primers on every scope to produce a scrubbable, durable surface that holds up to daily kitchen and bathroom use in the region's climate.
South Florida Cabinet Prep Checklist
Local Compliance & Performance
Cabinet refinishing does not require a permit in most South Florida municipalities. Henry Craftsmen coordinates COI requirements for managed communities before scheduling begins.
- · Association Liaison — COI letters and scope documentation prepared for managed communities and gated associations in Palm Beach and Broward County before the project is scheduled.
- · Clean Mobilization — Dust-controlled sanding using fine-grit sponges and inline vacuum attachments. Door and drawer fronts are removed and refinished off-site or in a controlled spray zone to keep overspray out of the home.
- · Hardware Coordination — Existing hardware removed and set aside during refinishing. New hole locations for updated pulls drilled after finish coats cure. Customer-supplied hardware installed at reinstallation.
- · Sequencing with Interior Paint — When cabinet refinishing is combined with an interior repaint, wall painting completes first. Cabinet doors are pulled, refinished, and rehung last to avoid masking conflicts and overspray on fresh walls.
Common Questions About Cabinet Refinishing
How long does cabinet refinishing take in South Florida?
A full kitchen cabinet refinishing scope in a South Florida home — degreasing, sanding, priming, and two finish coats — typically runs 4–6 days. The process cannot be rushed: each coat requires full cure time before sanding and recoating, and South Florida humidity requires hardening agents that extend cure time compared to drier climates. Smaller scopes like a single vanity or island run 1–2 days. Timeline is confirmed at the on-site walkthrough once door and drawer count, wood type, and current finish condition are assessed.
Do you paint the inside of the cabinets?
Standard cabinet refinishing covers all exterior-facing surfaces: door fronts and backs, drawer fronts, and frame face. Interior box painting is an optional add-on scoped at the walkthrough. It adds time and material cost and is most commonly requested when cabinets are open-shelf or when the interior finish is significantly discolored. If interior painting is included, it is done before doors and drawers are reinstalled so no masking is required around hardware or hinges.
Can you fill old hardware holes and drill for new pulls?
Yes. During the prep stage we can fill existing hinge or hardware holes with a two-part filler, sand flush, and prime before finish coats are applied. New hole locations for updated pulls or handles are drilled after finish coats cure. This is a common part of the scope when homeowners are updating hardware alongside refinishing. Pull placement is confirmed with the homeowner before drilling. Henry Craftsmen does not supply hardware but will install customer-supplied pulls and handles as part of the reinstallation.
What is the difference between cabinet refinishing and cabinet replacement?
Cabinet refinishing keeps the existing box structure and hardware in place and applies new paint or stain to the face frames and doors. It costs 80–90% less than full replacement and is the appropriate solution when the cabinet boxes are structurally sound and the layout works for the homeowner. Cabinet replacement makes sense when box joints are failing, layouts need to change, or the desired finish is not achievable over the existing material. For most South Florida kitchens with honey oak or builder-grade white cabinets in good structural condition, refinishing delivers a full visual transformation at a fraction of replacement cost.
What finish is best for kitchen cabinets in South Florida's humidity?
Urethane enamel is the correct specification for South Florida kitchen cabinet refinishing. Standard latex paints remain tacky and soft in high-humidity environments, which causes doors and drawers to stick and the finish to mar easily. Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel and Benjamin Moore Advance Waterborne Interior Alkyd are both urethane-based formulas that cross-link as they cure, producing a hard, scrubbable surface that resists the humidity cycles of a South Florida kitchen. A bonding primer rated for glossy and non-porous surfaces is required before urethane enamel on all existing painted or varnished cabinets.
Where We Work
Henry Craftsmen serves communities across Palm Beach and Broward County. Choose your city for project details and neighborhood-specific information.