Cabinet Refinishing in Reno, NV
A sprayed, factory-smooth finish that modernizes your kitchen for a fraction of replacement — from the Old Southwest to Somersett, Damonte Ranch, and Spanish Springs.
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A new kitchen, without the demolition
Across Reno, the kitchen is where a home earns its keep — and where dated cabinets quietly age the whole house. When your boxes are still solid but the finish has tired, you don't need a tear-out. Ambition Painting refinishes Reno kitchen cabinets to a smooth, sprayed enamel finish that reads like new cabinetry, for a fraction of the cost of replacement. It's the single most transformative thing you can do to a kitchen in a working week.
Reno kitchens take a particular kind of wear. The dry high-desert air pulls moisture from wood and can leave old brushed-on coatings brittle and prone to chipping at the door edges, while the valley's hard water leaves chalky mineral staining and film on cabinet fronts near the sink and dishwasher. A proper refinish addresses both: we degrease and cut through that hard-water residue, then lay down a hard, washable topcoat built to shrug off the daily life of a busy Reno household.
From century-old bungalows in the Old Southwest to new builds in Somersett and Damonte Ranch, we treat every kitchen as the investment it is — hardware labeled, surfaces masked, the work zone dust-controlled, and a walkthrough before we ever call it finished. To weigh your options before you start, read through our cabinet refinishing process and options.
Our process, start to finish
- Consultation & color. We assess your boxes in your Reno kitchen and help you settle on a color and sheen.
- Protect & remove. Doors, drawers, and hardware come off and get labeled; the work zone is masked and dust-controlled.
- Clean & degrease. We cut through kitchen grease and the hard-water film Reno fronts collect near the sink.
- Sand & repair. Every surface is scuff-sanded for grip, and chips or worn edges from dry-air wear are repaired.
- Prime. A bonding primer locks to the prepped surface so the topcoat holds for the long haul.
- Spray the topcoat. Multiple thin coats are sprayed — never brushed — for an even, self-leveling, factory-smooth finish.
- Cure & reinstall. Coats cure fully before doors, drawers, and hardware go back, square and aligned.
Prep is where durability is won. Sprayed over a properly cleaned, sanded, and primed surface, the finish cures to a hard, washable shell that stands up to hands, steam, and cleaning year after year.
Serving Reno & Sparks neighborhoods
We refinish cabinets throughout the Truckee Meadows — the leafy Old Southwest and Newlands, the master-planned streets of Somersett and Damonte Ranch, Caughlin Ranch and Arrowcreek, and out into Sparks, Spanish Springs, Wingfield Springs, and Verdi. Wherever your kitchen sits, the standard is the same: a sprayed finish, clean lines, and a tidy site. Need broader work? Meet our painters in Reno, or browse all our painting services.
“I can't recommend Ambition Painting and Joel highly enough! Joel recently finished the bars at our wine bar and the results are absolutely stunning. His attention to detail, craftsmanship, and professionalism made the entire process seamless and stress-free.”
Reno cabinet refinishing questions
How much to refinish kitchen cabinets in Reno?
Your Reno quote depends on door and drawer count, cabinet condition, and whether you change color — not a flat per-foot rate. Refinishing runs a fraction of replacement, so it's a high-value upgrade. We give a free, fixed quote after seeing your kitchen in person.
Do you refinish cabinets in Sparks and Spanish Springs?
Yes. Sparks, Spanish Springs, Wingfield Springs, Verdi, and the wider Truckee Meadows are all part of our regular Reno service area. Tell us your neighborhood and we'll get you on the schedule for a free in-home cabinet assessment.
How long will my Reno kitchen be out of use?
Most Reno kitchens are usable again within several working days, though dry high-desert air can help coats cure on schedule. Door and drawer count, repairs, and color change all shift the timeline. We confirm your exact dates in the written estimate.
Request your free Reno estimate
Tell us about your kitchen and we'll bring the showroom-smooth finish to your cabinets — no demolition required.