Cabinet Painting vs. Replacing: What Toronto Homeowners Need to Know

If your kitchen feels dated but the layout works, you're facing a common dilemma: replace the cabinets or paint them?

The Cost Difference

Let's be direct about numbers:
- Full cabinet replacement: $15,000–$40,000+ (plus countertops, backsplash, plumbing)
- Professional cabinet painting: $2,000–$5,000 (for an average Toronto kitchen)

That's roughly 85–90% savings for a transformation that most guests can't distinguish from brand new cabinets.

When Painting Makes Sense

Cabinet painting is ideal when:
- The cabinet boxes are structurally sound
- You like your current layout
- The doors and drawers close properly
- You want a colour or finish update

When Replacement Is Better

Consider replacing if:
- Cabinet boxes are warped, water-damaged, or falling apart
- You want to change the layout entirely
- Doors don't close properly and hinges are failing

The BITR Process

Our cabinet painting process takes 5–7 days and includes:
1. Removal — All doors, drawers, and hardware removed and tagged
2. Prep — Degreasing, sanding, filling any imperfections
3. Priming — Bonding primer for maximum adhesion
4. Painting — 2 coats of Benjamin Moore Advance (self-levelling, factory-smooth finish)
5. Reinstallation — Everything back in place with new hardware option

The result is a factory-smooth finish that's durable, washable, and beautiful.