Cabinet Painting serving Wilmington and Metro West MA.
Kitchen and bath cabinets across Wilmington Centre and North Wilmington and all of Wilmington, refinished with HVLP-sprayed factory-smooth coatings — a fraction of the cost of replacement, in about a week.
Refresh Wilmington cabinets without ripping out the kitchen.
Wilmington pairs a historic 1730s civic center — town common, Old Burial Ground, Federal-era homes — with a town that's otherwise mostly mid-20th-century and newer single-family subdivisions through North Wilmington, Silver Lake, and Aldrich. Prep on a center antique is a different job than a 1970s subdivision colonial, and we spec each accordingly.
Homes we paint in Wilmington
Kitchen vintages track the neighborhoods. The Wilmington housing stock runs a wide range: A historic 1730s civic center around the town common and Old Burial Ground, surrounded largely by mid-20th-century and newer single-family subdivisions. We work across Wilmington Centre, North Wilmington, Wilmington Junction, Silver Lake, and Aldrich — adapting prep and product to each home's era and substrate rather than running every Wilmington project through one process.
Why refinish instead of replace in Wilmington
New cabinets mean weeks of demolition, custom orders, and 4–8× the cost. Refinishing keeps the boxes you have and gives them a finish that looks factory-applied — done in about a week. Most Wilmington kitchens we walk into have solid-wood boxes that absolutely qualify for refinishing.
Our Wilmington cabinet process
- Two coats of bonding primer (Zinsser BIN or STIX) on every component.
- Reinstall with optional new hinges and pulls.
- Grain-fill on open-grain oak when you want a fully smooth, modern look.
- Label and remove every door, drawer, and hardware piece — they go to our shop.
- Cure time respected between coats so hardware reinstalls without marring.
Wilmington-specific notes
Wilmington Centre Village Historic District puts exterior work in the center under review; most of the rest of town is newer, lower-lead-risk stock that still benefits from careful substrate prep. Pair this with interior painting in Wilmington if the kitchen walls or trim need a refresh too — bundling typically shortens the total project timeline.
Typical Massachusetts market pricing for Wilmington-area cabinet refinishing
Cabinet refinishing in Wilmington, MA runs $2,800 to $14,000 depending on door count and kitchen size. The ranges below reflect typical 2025–2026 Massachusetts contractor market pricing for a full HVLP-sprayed process (Benjamin Moore Advance or Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim, shop spray + on-site box spray + reinstall). Compared to cabinet replacement in the same kitchen, refinishing typically costs 25-40% of replacement and ships in about a week instead of 4-8. AJ Painting prices each kitchen individually after a free on-site walk-around — these market ranges are educational, not an AJ quote.
Typical cost ranges
| Project | Wilmington cost range |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen (<15 doors) | $2,800 – $5,000 |
| Standard kitchen (15-25 doors) | $5,000 – $8,500 |
| Large kitchen (25-40 doors) | $8,500 – $14,000 |
| Vanity only (1-2 doors) | $650 – $1,400 |
| Add new hinges + soft-close pulls | +$300 – $800 |
What pushes the Wilmington price up or down
- Door count — every door, drawer, and panel is sprayed individually
- Existing finish — solid wood + laminate + thermofoil all need different prep
- Hardware reuse vs replacement — new soft-close hinges + pulls add $300-800
- Finish — satin/semi-gloss/lacquer; specialty colors add 1 coat
- Layout — open island + perimeter is faster; tight galley with crown molding slower
These ranges reflect typical 2025–2026 Massachusetts contractor market pricing for Wilmington and the surrounding Metro West area — not an AJ Painting quote. Every project is priced individually based on the specific home. Get a free written quote from a free on-site walk-around — see contact or call (508) 258-4325.
Answers from Wilmington homeowners.
Is the Wilmington town-center historic district different to paint?
Yes. Exterior work in the Wilmington Centre Village Historic District is subject to review — period-appropriate colors and lead-safe prep on the older homes. Outside the center, Wilmington's newer subdivisions get standard washing, scuff-sanding, and bonding primer.
Which Wilmington neighborhoods do you serve?
We paint homes throughout Wilmington — Wilmington Centre, North Wilmington, Wilmington Junction, Silver Lake, and Aldrich, and the surrounding streets. Same crew, same spec, and the same written warranty regardless of which Wilmington neighborhood you're in.
What does cabinet painting cost in Wilmington?
Pricing depends on cabinet count, detail level, and hardware choices. Every quote is free, on-site, and itemized — you know exactly what you're paying for before we start.
Can I use the kitchen during the cabinet project in Wilmington?
We remove your doors and drawers so the boxes are accessible, but we typically need 2–3 days of limited kitchen use while we spray boxes on-site under containment. Most homeowners plan to eat out those days.
What's your cabinet finish warranty?
We back our cabinet refinishing for one year on workmanship — chips from normal use are touched up free in that window. Most clients see 7–10+ years of life from the finish in normal kitchen use.
How much does cabinet painting cost in Wilmington, MA?
Cabinet refinishing in Wilmington costs $2,800-14,000 depending on door count. Small kitchens (under 15 doors) are $2,800-5,000; standard 15-25 door kitchens $5,000-8,500; large 25-40 door kitchens $8,500-14,000. Vanities alone start at $650. New hinges + soft-close pulls add $300-800.
Can I use the kitchen during the cabinet project in Wilmington?
Mostly yes. Doors and drawers go to a shop for 4-5 days while boxes remain functional. On the on-site spray day the kitchen is out of service for ~24 hours of cure time. Reinstall takes 1-2 days after that. Net: ~2-3 days of meaningful kitchen disruption, not a full week.
Is refinishing cabinets really cheaper than replacing?
Yes — typically 25-40% of replacement cost in Wilmington. Industry averages: a $7,500 refinish vs a $25,000 replacement on the same standard kitchen. Refinishing also takes about a week vs 4-8 weeks for replacement, and you keep your existing layout and counter. Only worth replacing if the boxes are damaged, the layout is wrong, or you want different door profiles.
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