The Best Cabinet Refinishers in Lexington, KY (What to Look For)

Cabinet refinishing looks simple — sand, prime, spray. It isn't. The difference between a finish that stays factory-smooth for 10+ years and one that yellows, peels, or chips inside a year is 100% down to who you hire. Here's what to ask any Lexington cabinet refinisher before you pay a deposit.

1. Ask about their prep process — in detail

Real prep on a Lexington kitchen means: degrease with Krud Kutter and Scotch-Brite, scuff-sand every surface with 220 grit, fill dings with Bondo spot putty, and select a primer based on the cabinet material (SW Extreme Bond, INSL-X STIX, or BIN Shellac). If they can't answer that in one sentence, keep looking.

2. Ask what coating they spray

The right answer in Lexington is a cabinet-grade coating like Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane, SW Gallery, or Renner. Latex wall paint on cabinets — even 'premium' latex — will fingerprint, block, and peel within a year.

3. Ask about the warranty

A real Lexington cabinet specialist will back their finish with a multi-year no-chip warranty and free touch-ups. Anything less than 5 years is a red flag.

4. Local shop vs national franchise

The big cabinet-painting franchises quoting Lexington kitchens have to pay 8–12% off the top to corporate. That comes out of your pocket or their coatings. A local Lexington shop gives you the specialist prep and premium coatings without the franchise tax — and you'll get the same person on the phone every time.

5. Ask to see local Lexington work

Any refinisher worth hiring in Lexington can show you real projects from Chevy Chase, Beaumont, Hamburg, Ashland Park, or the surrounding Bluegrass towns. Stock photos and out-of-state portfolios don't count.

"The prep is 80% of the finish. Everything else is just paint on top of it."

Why Lexington Homeowners Pick B&B

• Based in Lexington — same crew on every job in the Bluegrass
• Sherwin-Williams Emerald / Renner / Gallery — cabinet-grade only
• Doors and drawers sprayed off-site in a dedicated spray booth (dust-free)
• Free hardware install — we drill and align new holes
• 7-year no-chip warranty with free touch-ups
• Firm, fixed-price quotes — no franchise markup