# Cabinet Refinishing in Chicago with a Furniture Quality Finish > Cabinet refinishing should read as bespoke millwork rather than a quick repaint. Doors and drawers are cataloged and prepared before receiving a smooth durable finish. - Canonical URL: https://eaglespaintdecor.com/services/cabinet-refinishing - Last reviewed: 2026-09-17 - Publisher: Eagles Painting & Decorative ## Direct answer A controlled spray finish that preserves the quality of existing cabinetry. Cabinet coatings selected for hardness, smooth leveling, practical chemical resistance, and a refined low sheen. ## Business credentials Eagles Painting & Decorative delivers architectural painting, Venetian plaster, wallpaper, limewash, and microcement with Italian roots, more than 20 years of luxury project experience, and full licensing and insurance as a family owned studio. ## How Eagles completes this service We label and prepare every component before finishing it in controlled stages. Reassembly follows with precise alignment and a complete quality review. 1. Catalog doors and drawers 2. Degrease, sand, and test adhesion 3. Spray removable components in a controlled setting 4. Reassemble, align, and inspect the cabinetry ## Chicago project considerations Cabinet refinishing is planned around access, ventilation, and daily use. Removable parts are cataloged while fixed frames are prepared in place. ### Component control Doors and drawers are labeled before removal. The system preserves placement through finishing and reassembly. ### Occupied home planning Dust control and a defined work zone protect adjacent rooms. The schedule is agreed before the kitchen is taken out of service. ### Existing coatings Adhesion tests help identify the preparation and primer route. A finish is never specified from color alone. ## Documented project stories - [From cabinet preparation to a finished wet bar](https://eaglespaintdecor.com/projects/wet-bar-cabinet-refinishing) ## Frequently asked questions ### Will the finish show brush marks? Our cabinet process is designed for a smooth, furniture quality result using controlled spray application on removable components and precise finishing on fixed elements. ### Can you change dark cabinets to a light color? Usually, yes. We evaluate the existing coating and wood condition, then build the appropriate bonding, blocking, and finish system. ### Do you replace hardware? 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