Boulder’s housing skews older than most of the towns we serve, with a lot of homes built before 1980. Older doesn’t mean worse for refinishing. Well-built older cabinet boxes are often some of the best candidates, since the wood and construction have already proven they last.
Boulder kitchens tend to fall into two camps: original cabinetry that’s held up structurally but looks its age, or a prior remodel that’s now due for its own refresh. Either way, the fix is usually the finish, not the frame.
Our shop and spray facility are in Fort Collins, and Boulder is a regular part of our Boulder County coverage.
Where we work in and around Boulder
Cabinet Resurfacing refreshes the color and finish on cabinets you keep, using contractor-grade products sprayed at our facility. Cabinet Refacing installs new custom doors and drawer fronts on your existing boxes for a full style change.
Cabinet resurfacing updates the color and finish of your existing cabinets while keeping their current style.
Using premium contractor-grade products and proven techniques, we restore and refresh your cabinetry for a durable, long-lasting finish.
This process also includes repairing minor damage caused by years of use, giving your cabinets a renewed look without the high cost of replacement.
Cabinet refacing replaces your cabinet doors and drawer fronts with new, custom-made designs while maintaining your existing cabinet boxes.
This allows you to completely transform the look and feel of your kitchen, without changing the footprint.
With contractor-grade materials and a factory-quality finish, refacing gives you the beauty of brand-new cabinetry at a fraction of the cost of a full remodel.
A typical project runs around $9,000, compared to roughly $4,500 for a painter and $35,000 for full replacement.
A painted finish usually needs redoing every four to five years, landing near $13,500 over fifteen years and still falling short of a sprayed finish. Ours carries a ten-year warranty and usually lasts fifteen years or more.
The in-home quote is free, with no obligation.
Fifteen years, one finish
$4,500 up front, three repaints over fifteen years
Two to three months without a kitchen
Same boxes, same footprint, no demolition. Tap any photograph to see it full size.
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Observatory Village
Resurfacing
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days on site
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Kitchen refinishing
Resurfacing
Painter
Recommended
New Cabinets
Up Front Cost
~$4,500
~$9,000
~$35,000
Appearance
Brush and roller marks
Smooth, durable, professional spray finish
Warranty
1 year, if any
Up to 10 years
Longevity
15+ Years
Time
1-3 Weeks
<1 Week
~$9,000
Home Value Return*
Not considered a remodel
113%
Recommended
UP FRONT COST
~$9,000
Appearance
Smooth, durable, professional spray finish
Warranty
Up to 10 years
Longevity
15+ Years
Time
<1 Week
~$9,000
113%
PAINTER
UP FRONT COST
~$4,500
Appearance
Brush and roller marks
Warranty
1 year, if any
Longevity
4-5 Years
Time
1-3 Weeks
~$13,500
Not considered a remodel
New Cabinets
UP FRONT COST
~$35,000
Appearance
Factory-applied finish
Warranty
Manufacturer dependent
Longevity
15+ Years
Time
8-14 Weeks
~$35,000
36-51%
Per Journal of Light Construction 2025 “Cost vs Value Report”
a months ago
From start to finish, this was one of the best experiences we have had with a home project. The entire team was kind, professional, and so attentive to detail. Our kitchen now looks completely brand new, we honestly cannot believe the transformation! They went above and beyond, especially with the top of the cabinets, and the final result looks like it was always part of the original build.
3 months ago
A job well done! The finish is beautiful. The staff prepared me well for what to expect during the week that they worked. Jim the co-owner supervised the project and handled the finishing touches. Great attention to detail. Jen, the other co-owner, comes to the house to help with colors and other decisions and gives the final price which we felt was very fair.
5 months ago
Summit Cabinet Coatings is excellent at what they do, and we love the end result of our refacing project. They take care in their work, and were great at communicating with us, making sure we knew all of the steps in the project, that we understood the schedule, and that we had what we needed in making any design decisions.
Boulder is part of our Boulder County and Broomfield coverage, alongside these nearby towns. If you are just outside city limits, call us. We are almost certainly already working near you.
The questions Boulder homeowners ask most. Anything else, give us a call.
No, our shop is in Fort Collins. We travel to Boulder for consultations, pickup, and delivery.
Most Boulder projects finish in under a week.
Just the ones being refinished. We’ll tell you exactly what to clear.
Usually, yes, as long as the boxes are structurally sound. We’ll confirm at your consultation.
Ten years on workmanship and finish, resurfacing or refacing.
Yes, our coverage includes Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, and Superior. See the full service area.
Free in-home consultation. Color swatches in your own light. A written quote within two business days.
1833 E. Harmony Rd. #6, Fort Collins, CO 80528 · Mon–Fri 9 AM – 4 PM
