Wyoming’s older homes date back to the late 1800s, and much of their cabinetry was built in place from old-growth wood you can’t buy at a big box store today, then painted over a dozen times through the decades. Tear it out and you lose proportions built for that exact room. We’d rather strip it back to good bones, degrease and sand every surface, and spray a factory-smooth enamel finish that suits a century-old kitchen the way it was originally meant to look. Newer remodels from the 80s and 90s get the same treatment for boxes that are solid but stuck wearing a dated oak or cherry finish.
Yes, and they’re often the best candidates. Site-built cabinets in Victorian-era and early-1900s homes were made from dense, stable wood that takes paint beautifully once it’s degreased, sanded, and primed. You keep the craftsmanship and lose the tired finish.
Most kitchens take about a week, depending on cabinet count and condition. Doors and drawer fronts are finished in a contained spray area while frames are done in place, and the workspace stays masked off and clean. You’ll have access to your kitchen through most of the project.
Not when the prep is done right. Failures come from skipping degreasing or using wall paint instead of cabinet enamel. We use a dedicated adhesion primer and spray premium Sherwin-Williams cabinet coatings, then back the work with a 3+ year warranty.
Warm whites and creams suit the trim-heavy style of older homes, while deeper greens and blues look sharp on islands or lower cabinets. Light finishes also brighten kitchens shaded by mature trees. Your free color consultation will narrow it down for your light, counters, and floors.
It’s one of the best. Cabinet work happens entirely indoors, so Cincinnati weather has no say in the schedule. Most homeowners book in fall so a finished kitchen is ready for holiday cooking and hosting.
