Kitchens & Cabinets
Kitchen Cabinet Painting & Installation in Palatine, IL
Cabinet painting, cabinet installs and replacements, backsplash and hardware. Labor ranges published below. Palatine and the NW suburbs — from Arlington Heights to Schaumburg, Elgin and Vernon Hills.
Transparent labor pricing ranges available below. Materials are separate.
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Cabinets are the one thing in a kitchen where "close enough" is visible from across the room. Doors that don't line up and reveals that change width down the run are what make a new kitchen look like a rental.
Painting existing boxes is usually the better call when the boxes are solid. It costs less than replacing them and it's the fastest way to make a kitchen feel new — we'll tell you honestly which of the two your kitchen needs.
Proudly serving Palatine and the NW suburbs: Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect, Barrington, Des Plaines, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Rolling Meadows, Elgin and Vernon Hills.
Kitchen Cabinets — Typical Labor Ranges
We handle cabinet-focused kitchen upgrades with a clean, durable finish. No shortcuts. Clear scope. One team accountable for the labor.
Cabinet Painting (typical kitchen)
$3,500 – $7,500
Paint-only (boxes + doors/drawers, scope varies)
Paint + hardware: $4,200 – $8,600
Cabinet Install / Replacement (labor)
$2,800 – $8,500+
Install only (owner-supplied cabinets)
Install + trim/filler finish: $3,800 – $10,900+
Kitchen Update (cabinets + light finish work)
$6,500 – $18,000+
Labor-only (cabinet-focused upgrades)
Add backsplash tile: priced by scope
What’s included (labor)
- On-site measurements + scope confirmation
- Protection & masking (floors/counters as needed)
- Careful removal (when applicable)
- Install, leveling & alignment
- Trim/filler panels (if part of scope)
- Hardware install (if selected)
- Clean-up & final walkthrough
What typically affects the final price
- Number of doors/drawers + cabinet layout
- Condition of existing surfaces (grease, old paint, damage)
- Paint system (primer, lacquer/enamel, spraying vs rolling)
- Cabinet install complexity (walls out of level, scribing)
- Panels, crown, light rail, tall pantry units
- Countertop/backsplash coordination and schedule
Materials are not included (cabinets, pulls/knobs, hinges, panels, paint products, etc.).
Plumbing is performed by our licensed plumbing partners; electrical work by licensed professionals as required — coordinated by our team.
Their scope is quoted separately (labor only).
If these ranges align with your expectations, we’d be happy to schedule an on-site walkthrough and provide a detailed proposal.
Recent Kitchen & Cabinet Work
Real projects. Real photos. Each one is labeled with location and scope. See all recent work →
Clean prep + durable finish
Leveling + alignment + panels
Cabinets + finish details
Kitchen & Cabinet Services
A clear scope (so you know what’s included). We’ll confirm details during the estimate.
- Cabinet painting (boxes + doors/drawers)
- Cabinet hardware replacement
- Cabinet installation / replacement (labor)
- Panels, fillers, crown, light rail
- Cabinet repairs (hinges, alignment, damaged parts)
- Kitchen updates coordinated with other trades as needed
- Backsplash tile (optional)
Good to know
- Paint that lasts — proper prep and durable cabinet coatings.
- Install precision — level cabinets, clean reveals, tight panels.
- Clear scope — no surprises on what’s included.
Why Homeowners Choose HandyHawks
- Local Palatine-based team
- Finish-focused: cabinets, trim, paint, bathrooms
- Clean jobsites & clear communication
- Insured & bonded
- Free on-site estimates
FAQ
Do you paint cabinets on-site or spray them?
It depends on the kitchen and access. Many projects include careful masking and on-site finishing. For higher-end results, doors/drawers can be finished more precisely depending on your scope and schedule.
Are cabinets and materials included in the price?
No. Cabinets, hardware, panels, and finishing products are selected separately. This gives homeowners full control over design choices and budget.
Do you handle plumbing and electrical work?
Yes — plumbing is performed by licensed plumbing partners, and electrical work by licensed professionals as required. Both are quoted separately (labor only).
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. After an on-site walkthrough, we provide a clear scope and labor proposal.
Painting the cabinets or replacing them — how do I choose?
Look at the boxes, not the doors. If the boxes are solid and the layout works, painting is the better value and we'll say so. If the layout is wrong or the boxes are coming apart, paint just makes a tidy version of the same problem.
How long is my kitchen unusable?
Cabinet painting is the longer one, because of dry and cure times between coats. An install is faster but noisier. We'll map the actual sequence at the walkthrough — including which days you'll have a sink.
Do you do the backsplash too?
Yes, priced by scope. It's usually best done right after the cabinets, while the protection is already up.
What our customers actually wrote
They even came by first to do measurements before anything else, which I appreciated. The team was awesome — they took us to Home Depot, helped us pick out the doors, and made sure everything was just right.
Verified review on Yelp →
Constantine is a very nice guy specialized in wood work and also other handyman jobs… His charge is also very reasonable.
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Our Kitchen & Cabinet Process
- Free on-site estimate — confirm scope and options
- Clear scope & proposal — labor outline, materials plan, timeline
- Scheduled start — protection, prep, and careful execution
- Finish & punch list — alignment, hardware, final details
- Final walkthrough — review together, punch list if needed
What to send us (optional)
- 2–5 photos of the kitchen
- What you want to change (paint, hardware, replace cabinets)
- Your preferred timeline
- If you already chose cabinets/hardware (brand or link)
Usually booked together
Doing two of these at once saves a mobilization and keeps the finish consistent across the rooms. Say so at the estimate and we'll price them as one job.
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