Where to Get a Kitchen Cabinet Makeover in Ottawa
- Axcell Painting

- 2 days ago
- 3 min read

If you’re asking this question, you’re not looking for a full renovation.
You want your kitchen to look better
without losing it for months
without spending replacement money
without rolling the dice on quality
That’s the real problem we hear every week at Axcell Painting.
What Ottawa Homeowners Actually Want
When homeowners call us from places like:
• The Glebe
• Centretown
• Nepean
• Barrhaven
• Kanata
• Stittsville
• Orleans
• Gloucester
• Rockcliffe Park
• Blackburn Hamlet
They usually say the same thing.
“My cabinets still work. They just look tired.”
They want a change that feels meaningful
but keeps their kitchen usable
and their budget intact.
Why Cabinet Painting Works So Well in Ottawa Homes
Most Ottawa kitchens have solid bones.
We see it every day.
• Solid wood cabinets
• Oak cabinets from the 90s and early 2000s
• MDF, veneer, and thermofoil boxes that are still strong
The structure is fine.
The finish is not.
A professional cabinet makeover lets you:
• Keep your existing layout
• Avoid demolition
• Cut costs dramatically
• Reduce waste
You get a kitchen that looks new
without replacing what already works.
What Makes Axcell Painting Different
Not all cabinet makeovers are equal.
Many painters spray doors in garages or basements.
That’s where problems start.
Our process is different.
• All cabinet doors go to our dedicated professional spray booth and repair shop in Ottawa
• We repair dings, dents, and old damage properly
• We use Envirolak, a cabinet coating built for durability
• We apply finishes under controlled conditions
This is why our finishes last.
This is why we offer a six-year warranty we stand behind.
A Real-World Ottawa Cabinet Makeover
Most of the cabinets we see across Ottawa share one thing.
They are structurally sound
but worn from daily life
Homeowners worry about:
• Brush marks
• Peeling paint
• Cheap coatings that fail
• Hiring the wrong company
We remove the doors
spray them properly in our shop
and reinstall them once cured
The result feels like a new kitchen
without the chaos of a renovation.
Fixing Other Painters’ Mistakes
A surprising number of clients call us after hiring someone else first.
We see:
• Brush and roller marks
• Poor spray patterns
• Chips and early failure
• Low-quality products not meant for cabinets
We strip or sand those doors
repair the damage
and refinish them the right way
Cabinet painting only works when it’s done properly.
How Long a Cabinet Makeover Takes
This surprises people.
A full cabinet makeover usually takes 7 to 10 business days.
Here’s how it works.
• Day 1–2:
Doors come off.
Boxes get prepped and coated on site.
• Days 3–10:
Doors cure and get finished in our spray shop.
• Final day:
We reinstall and make adjustments.
Your kitchen stays usable the entire time.
No weeks without cooking.
No temporary kitchens.
What a Cabinet Makeover Costs in Ottawa
Most professional cabinet makeovers fall between:
• $2,500 to $6,000
Pricing depends on:
• Kitchen size
• Door style
• Cabinet material
• Repairs needed
Because we have our own shop,
DIY-minded homeowners can also save
by dropping off and picking up doors themselves.
What to Ask Any Cabinet Painting Company
Before hiring anyone, ask these questions.
• Where are the doors painted?
• What products do you use on cabinets?
• How do you control dust and curing?
• Are you insured?
• What warranty do you offer?
If answers feel vague, pause.
Cabinet painting rewards experience and process.
The Next Step
If your cabinets are solid
and your kitchen still functions
a cabinet makeover may be the smartest move you can make.
Let’s talk it through.
Call Axcell Painting, 613-722-1059 or request a cabinet makeover quote today.
We’ll tell you honestly if painting makes sense for your kitchen.




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