Your Cabinet Makeover Experts. Reface – Refinish – Replace
Cabinet Refacing or Cabinet Door Replacement
Ready to love your kitchen again—without a full remodel? Cabinet refacing gives you the look of brand-new cabinets at a fraction of the cost and time. We replace your door and drawer fronts, apply a durable, furniture-grade finish to your cabinet boxes, and add modern hardware for a complete style refresh—we are talking days not months. It’s the smart, eco-friendly way to update color, style, and function while keeping your existing layout. Explore our cabinet refacing styles, pricing, and before-and-after photos to see what’s possible, then get a fast, no-pressure quote. Serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Transform Your Kitchen with N-Hance Custom Cabinet Painting N-Hance Cabinet Painting combines expert craftsmanship, advanced coatings, and UV-cured technology to deliver a stunning, factory-grade finish that lasts. Every cabinet is professionally sprayed, not brushed or rolled, for a smooth, flawless appearance. Our skilled team paints cabinet doors in our controlled refinishing facility and completes frames and boxes on-site with precision, ensuring seamless results. We use a proprietary cabinet paint system and ultraviolet-cured polyurethane topcoat for exceptional durability, resistance to wear, and long-term beauty. Choose from our exclusive palette of custom colors or request a perfect color match to achieve the exact look you envision.
Expand and Customize Your Existing Kitchen Cabinets
N-Hance can do more than refinish — we can repurpose and expand your existing cabinetry to match your lifestyle and space. Our team can add custom kitchen islands, range hoods, and pantry cabinets, or even build new cabinet boxes with doors that perfectly match your existing style and finish. This approach is ideal if you need more storage, want to fit new appliances, or wish to upgrade functionality without a full kitchen remodel. Discover how N-Hance custom cabinet solutions can help you transform and modernize your kitchen.
Refinish, Reface, Replace; What’s the best option for your kitchen?
The best choice between cabinet painting, refacing, or replacing often depends on your current kitchen setup. If you have wood doors and already love your door style and simply want a new color or updated finish, cabinet painting may be ideal. If your cabinets look dated beyond the color, and you’d prefer a more modern full-overlay door style, cabinet refacing can transform the look without replacing the boxes. On the other hand, if you’re moving walls, changing appliance locations, or reconfiguring the layout, cabinet replacement is probably your best bet. Each option has its advantages—our experts can help you evaluate which solution best fits your kitchen’s structure, design goals, and budget.
Moderate — can chip if thick or not properly cured
Low odor if water-based
Minimal yellowing
1–3 days (air cure)
Easy to touch up
Yes
Good DIY option; lower chemical resistance than pro finishes
Conversion Varnish
Rich, smooth “factory look”
Very high hardness and chemical resistance
Strong solvent odor
Can yellow slightly over time
12–24 hrs
Difficult to repair
No
Common in factory cabinetry; requires spray booth & catalyst
2K Polyurethane
Deep, luxurious finish with excellent clarity
Extremely durable and chemical resistant
Moderate–high odor (depending on formulation)
Very stable; minimal yellowing
24 hrs (fast-cure versions in 6–8 hrs)
Moderate repairability
Only in controlled spray areas
Used for high-end furniture & commercial millwork
Lacquer (Nitrocellulose)
Smooth, traditional look; can buff to high gloss
Moderate — prone to scratching and moisture damage
Strong odor and VOCs
Tends to yellow with age
Fast dry, short cure
Easy to repair or recoat
No
Used on furniture & older cabinets; outdated vs modern finishes
N-Hance Process
Factory-quality finish with deep color and smoothness
Very durable due to UV-cured polyurethane topcoat
Very low odor — designed for in-home refinishing
Highly resistant to yellowing
UV-cured instantly — ready same day
Easy to recoat or blend
Yes
Combines acrylic tint base + UV-cured polyurethane for long-lasting beauty
Why Choose N-Hance
Quicker
Replacing your cabinets can leave your kitchen out of commission for weeks. With N-Hance of Chicago, you can achieve the look and functionality of custom cabinetry in just 3-5 days!
More Functional Cabinets
We maximize your existing cabinet space with innovative storage solutions, providing easy access to even the deepest areas of your cabinets.
Financing Available
We offer financing options with no application or closing fees, no prepayment penalties, and an improved customer experience.
Any Color You Desire
Along with our N-Hance Color Palette, we can match any color for your cabinets, offering virtually endless options.
Durable Finish
Our Lightspeed™ process utilizes UV light to instantly cure your cabinets, providing a durable and stain-resistant finish.
Locally Owned and Operated
We are a local business serving Chicago and the Chicago suburban areas for 10+ years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes N-Hance’s acrylic polyurethane and UV-cured finish better than regular paint?
N-Hance uses a professional-grade acrylic polyurethane tint base with an ultraviolet-cured polyurethane topcoat—a finish system trusted in high-end furniture manufacturing. This process delivers a factory-quality finish with exceptional hardness, clarity, and resistance to chips and scratches. Unlike standard paint that air-dries over days, our UV-cured coating hardens instantly, creating one of the most durable cabinet finishes available today.
Will I need to replace my countertops when refacing or painting?
Usually not. Both cabinet painting and refacing keep your existing cabinet layout intact, allowing you to keep your countertops in place and avoid the extra cost and disruption of a full kitchen remodel.
Can I change the color and style of my cabinets?
Yes! With painting, you can choose any custom color or match your existing décor. Refacing allows you to change the door style, add new hardware, or upgrade to a modern full-overlay design for a completely new appearance.
Is cabinet painting or refacing more cost-effective?
Cabinet painting is typically the most budget-friendly option, offering a fresh look at a fraction of replacement cost. Cabinet refacing costs more but delivers a dramatic transformation by updating both color and style without removing the existing cabinet boxes.
How long do refaced or painted cabinets last?
When done professionally, both can last 10–20 years or more. Longevity depends on preparation, materials, and curing methods. N-Hance uses advanced UV-cured finishes that harden instantly for superior durability and resistance to everyday wear.
What’s the difference between cabinet refacing and cabinet painting?
Cabinet painting changes the color and finish of your existing cabinet doors and frames, while cabinet refacing replaces the doors and drawer fronts and covers the boxes with new veneer or laminate. Refacing offers a complete style update, while painting is perfect when you like your current door design but want a new color and finish.
What Our Customers Are Saying
“Thoroughly impressed from start to finish. From the proposal phase to the execution of the job, the team at N-Hance was friendly, clear, helpful and knowledgeable about every aspect. They accommodated last minute modifications at my request and were able to use their experience to suggest small changes that make a huge difference in the functionality and experience of my kitchen. We have received so many compliments on the final product and how the cabinets look brand new. So happy we went with N-Hance!” — Doug Money
“Outstanding service and focus on quality! Everyone that we interacted with was responsive, professional, and customer focused. From the first interaction, we felt like our job was in good hands. Our job came in budget and on time. Thank you to the entire team!” — Maty Kiser
“We used N-Hance to update our condo’s dated kitchen and couldn’t be more pleased with the results. The team was very responsive and helpful throughout the whole process. They were thoughtful with assisting with the design and always left our place clean at the end of the day.” — Whitney Kucher
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