Reviving your kitchen cabinets can make a huge impact. However, not all cabinet painting services are created equal. If you’re considering freshening up your cabinets, you may be wondering whether to go with a traditional painting company or a specialized provider like N-Hance®.
While both options aim to refresh your cabinetry, the methods, materials, and results can vary significantly. To help you make a confident buying decision, here’s a look at the key differences between N-Hance and traditional cabinet painting companies so you can make the best choice for your home.
N-Hance Custom Colors vs. Traditional Cabinet Painting
When it comes to transforming your kitchen cabinets, the details matter. That’s where N-Hance sets itself apart. While traditional cabinet painting companies offer a fresh coat of color, they often fall short in areas that directly impact the look, durability, and longevity of your cabinets. Our cabinet painting process, on the other hand, goes beyond basic painting with a system that’s engineered specifically for cabinets, from prep to final cure. This includes:
Meticulous Cabinet Prep Before Painting
One of the most overlooked steps in cabinet painting, sometimes even by professionals, is proper cleaning. Over time, kitchen cabinets accumulate a layer of stubborn grime, especially near cooking areas where grease and residue tend to build up. This film can interfere with paint adhesion, leading to chipping, peeling, or an uneven finish. Unfortunately, standard household cleaners aren’t strong enough to remove it completely.
That’s why N-Hance takes cabinet prep seriously. We use a powerful proprietary cleaning solution designed to break down and eliminate built-up grease, dust, oils, and wax. This deep-cleaning process ensures your cabinet surfaces are fully prepped so our custom color finishes bond securely, resulting in a beautiful, long-lasting finish that won’t peel or flake.
Cabinet Surface Repairs for a Smooth Finish
After cleaning, N-Hance ensures your cabinets are in top condition by repairing damaged surfaces such as scratches, dents, worn edges, or chipped areas. Our team takes the time to prep each cabinet thoroughly so the final result looks flawless and polished.
If your cabinets have more extensive damage, like broken doors or drawers, we can replace those components to match your existing cabinetry or match your updated design. This full-service approach means you don’t have to settle for covering up flaws; instead, you’ll get cabinets that look and function like new.
An Exclusive Cabinet Painting Primer
Cabinets take a daily beating. Between constant use, spills, and regular cleanings, they require more than just a standard coat of paint. That’s why priming is a critical step in any cabinet painting project. A high-quality primer helps paint adhere properly and ensures the finish holds up over time.
The problem? Many painters rely on primers made for walls, not cabinets. These products often break down quickly in high-use kitchen environments. At N-Hance, we use a specialized cabinet primer engineered for durability. It’s designed to resist wear, block stains, and prevent bleed-through, delivering a finish that’s built to last in even the busiest kitchens.
Guidance with Your Cabinet Color Selection
Your kitchen should reflect your personal style and that starts with the perfect cabinet color. With N-Hance, you’re not limited to a handful of pre-selected shades or generic swatches. Our custom color finishes give you complete creative control, allowing you to choose virtually any color under the sun.
Whether you’re aiming for a crisp, modern white, a bold navy blue, a warm neutral, or a rich espresso tone, we can match any tint, tone, or shade to suit your vision. Want to coordinate with your existing countertops or flooring? No problem. Have a specific paint color in mind from a designer palette? We can match that too.
Thanks to our advanced color-matching technology and precision mixing process, you’ll get the exact hue you’re after. No guesswork involved. It’s customization at its finest, so your newly finished cabinets complement your home perfectly and stand out for all the right reasons.
Beyond color, N-Hance also offers a variety of specialty services to enhance your cabinetry even further. This includes upgrades that combine beauty with everyday functionality such as glazing, antiquing, torching, custom cabinet storage solutions, and more!
A Proprietary Cabinet Paint Formula
Many traditional cabinet painting companies rely on latex paint, which is actually designed for walls – not high-traffic surfaces like kitchen cabinetry. While latex may look good initially, it often struggles to hold up against daily wear and tear, leading to premature chipping, scuffing, or peeling.
N-Hance takes a different approach. Our custom color finishes are specially formulated with a water-based polyurethane foundation and enhanced with acrylic tinting. This advanced formula is specifically designed for the demands of kitchen cabinets, offering superior durability, resistance to scratches, and a long-lasting, beautiful finish.
With N-Hance, your cabinets don’t just look great. They are built to withstand the daily rigors of a busy household without sacrificing style.
Advanced Cabinet Painting Techniques
One of the biggest frustrations homeowners face with traditional cabinet painting is the appearance of brushstrokes, roller marks, or unsightly drips. While these imperfections might go unnoticed on walls or baseboards, they’re impossible to miss on kitchen cabinets, where every detail is front and center.
At N-Hance, we take pride in delivering a sleek, factory-like finish. Instead of using traditional brushes or rollers, we apply our custom color finishes with a professional spray technique. This ensures an ultra-smooth, even coating across every cabinet surface that is free of streaks, lines, and drips. You’ll get a clean, refined look that enhances your kitchen’s aesthetic and sets your cabinets apart.
Instant Cabinet Curing
Traditional cabinet painting projects often come with lengthy drying times and strong chemical odors. Homeowners are typically left waiting days for the primer, paint, and topcoat to fully cure, leaving their kitchen out of commission and their home filled with lingering fumes.
N-Hance eliminates these hassles with our exclusive Lightspeed® Nano instant-cure system. Using advanced ultraviolet light technology, Lightspeed® instantly cures the topcoat into a hard, durable finish, on the spot. That means no waiting, no lingering odors, and no downtime. You can start enjoying your newly refreshed cabinets the same day, with a finish that’s tough, long-lasting, and completely cured in seconds.
See the Difference for Yourself: Explore Our Before & After Cabinet Painting Gallery
Still on the fence about starting your cabinet painting project? Let the results speak for themselves. Our before and after photo gallery shows you real transformations completed by N-Hance across a wide range of kitchens, styles, and layouts. From dated oak cabinets brought back to life with rich espresso finishes to worn-down white cabinets refreshed with bold, modern colors, our gallery is packed with proof of the dramatic difference N-Hance can make. You’ll see how our precision techniques, custom color finishes, and meticulous craftsmanship come together to deliver stunning results that rival brand-new cabinetry.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration or want to confirm the quality of our work before booking a consultation, the gallery is the perfect place to explore what’s possible. You’ll also notice the versatility in style, from classic and cozy to sleek and contemporary, all personalized to fit your vision and home. It’s more than just a coat of paint; it’s a complete cabinet makeover using a system engineered for lasting beauty and durability.
Find Out What Our Customers Are Saying
When it comes to transforming your kitchen cabinets, you want a service you can trust. There’s no better way to gauge that than by hearing directly from the people who’ve already experienced it. At N-Hance, customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud of the hundreds of glowing reviews we’ve received from homeowners just like you. From the very first consultation to the final walkthrough, our team is committed to delivering outstanding results, personalized service, and an experience that exceeds expectations.
Here’s what a few customers had to say about hiring our cabinet painting company:
“N-Hance did a fabulous job on restoring my kitchen cabinets. The company is prompt, thorough, and very reasonably priced. The cabinet paint is beautiful and my kitchen looks brand new!” – Pamela A.
“Great product and excellent customer service. They stand behind their product.” – Rance W.
“N-Hance did a fantastic job of updating our kitchen cabinets. The transformation was amazing. New colors on the top and bottom cabinets along with new drawers with soft closure. Highly recommend.” – Leif D.
“Professional quality work at an honest price. John and his team are easy to work with and they clearly take pride in the work they do. The exterior and interior paint looks great. The cabinets were in very bad shape and now look amazing. I would not hesitate to use them in the future.” – RM
Visit our reviews page to see what customers are saying about our cabinet painting company or call your local N-Hance today at (855) 642-6230 to schedule your FREE design consultation.