A studio-based approach to
kitchen cabinet refinishing
A more controlled way to refinish a kitchen
A kitchen finish has to perform in one of the hardest-working rooms in the home. It needs to withstand daily use, regular cleaning, heat, moisture, hands, pets, children and all the small knocks that come with real family life.
Our studio process gives us the time and control to prepare each component properly, build the finish in considered stages and return the kitchen feeling not only refreshed, but properly resolved.
1. Removal & documentation
Each door, drawer and removable component is carefully removed, labelled and recorded to ensure everything returns exactly where it belongs.
Your kitchen remains usable for light day-to-day use while the main refinishing work takes place off-site.
2. Preparation
A durable finish starts with the surface beneath it.
In the workshop, each component is thoroughly cleaned, sanded and prepared to create a stable base for the new coating — with any minor imperfections addressed at this stage.
3. Workshop spray finishing
Components are spray finished within our controlled workshop environment.
Using professional spray systems, coatings are applied evenly across every surface to achieve a consistent, balanced finish.
4. Curing & inspection
Once applied, each piece is left to cure under stable conditions.
This allows the coating to properly harden before being checked for consistency and prepared for reinstallation.
5. Reinstallation
All components are returned and refitted with care.
Doors are aligned, gaps are checked, and the kitchen is brought back together as a complete, resolved space.
6. Final result
Once complete, the kitchen reads as a whole — not just newly finished components, but a space that feels consistent and considered throughout.
What happens on-site
While most of the refinishing work takes place within our Cardiff workshop, certain elements are completed in your home.
These typically include frames, end panels and fixed components that can’t be removed.
We manage this carefully — using professional masking, floor protection and controlled extraction — keeping disruption to a minimum while maintaining a consistent finish across the whole kitchen.
This allows us to combine the control of the workshop with the practicality of working within the space.
The Details Our Process Is Built Around
Adhesion
A lasting finish depends on what happens before spraying begins. Each component is cleaned, degreased, sanded and prepared properly, giving the coating the best possible surface to bond to.
Durability
Kitchen doors and drawers often show signs of daily use around handles, edges, corners and high-contact areas. We assess and repair these details before finishing, rather than simply coating over them.
Finish
By removing doors, drawers and removable components to the studio, we can finish each piece individually, with greater control over preparation, application, drying and curing.
Alignment
The refit matters. Once everything returns to the home, we check alignment, movement, spacing and the final details, so the kitchen feels carefully put back together.
Why this matters
A kitchen isn’t just a collection of parts — it’s a space used every day.
By controlling the environment, preparation and curing, we’re able to deliver a finish that feels consistent across every surface and holds up over time.
Our approach tends to suit homeowners who value a more considered, craft-led process — working with kitchens that are well made and worth keeping.
Our Cardiff workshop is set up specifically for spray finishing — with controlled airflow, preparation space and drying conditions.
A finish that’s considered from start to completion.
Considered from the outset
Every project begins with an understanding of the space — how the kitchen is used, how light moves through it, and how the finish will sit alongside surrounding materials.
Refined with intention
Colour and finish aren’t chosen in isolation. We guide decisions where needed, ensuring the final result feels balanced and cohesive within the home.
Resolved before completion
A spray sample is created ahead of final application, allowing the finish to be reviewed and confirmed before the full project is completed.
The aim isn’t simply to change the cabinet colour — but to create a finish that feels considered, consistent, and right for the space.
Need to know more?
Download our detailed guide for a clear, detailed overview of how we work, what to expect,
and whether our approach is right for your space.