The Importance of Hiring a Professional Painter for Your Kitchen Cabinets

2026-08-10T16:12:47-04:00June 26th, 2026|

Professional kitchen cabinet painting requires more than simply applying a fresh coat of paint. Proper preparation, the right primers and coatings, skilled application, and careful attention to detail all influence how the finished cabinets look and how long they last. Learn why hiring an experienced professional can make such a significant difference.

Why Late Winter Is the Smartest Time to Paint or Refinish Cabinets

2026-08-10T15:07:58-04:00March 6th, 2026|

From the team at DeHaan Painting When most homeowners think about painting season, their minds jump straight to spring exteriors and summer projects. But here’s an insider perspective from our side of the industry: Late winter—especially February and early March—is one of the smartest times of the year to paint or refinish cabinets. If

January & Cold Weather Painting Projects: The Perfect Start to the Year

2026-08-07T14:50:04-04:00December 19th, 2025|

From the desk of DeHaan Painting – Charlotte, NC The holidays are over, the decorations are packed away, and for many homeowners in Charlotte, January is the month when reality sets in: your home has a growing list of projects waiting for attention. The good news? Winter is the perfect time to tackle them.

Why Cabinet Refinishing Is Not the Same as House Painting

2026-08-07T14:38:39-04:00September 25th, 2025|

From the Team at DeHaan Painting – Charlotte, NC When you search for someone to paint your kitchen cabinets, the natural instinct might be to call a house painter. After all, paint is paint, right? Not quite. Refinishing kitchen cabinets requires a completely different skill set, process, and product knowledge than painting walls or

2025 Kitchen Cabinet Trends: What’s In and What’s Out

2026-08-10T14:43:42-04:00July 16th, 2025|

From the Team at DeHaan Painting – Charlotte, NC At DeHaan Painting, we refinish a lot of kitchen cabinets—and over the years, we’ve seen firsthand how a simple cabinet update can completely transform a kitchen. From fresh paint colors to hardware swaps and reimagined finishes, cabinets play a starring role in defining the overall

Why May is the Perfect Time for Any Painting Project

2026-08-07T14:47:24-04:00May 9th, 2025|

As the weather warms up and nature comes back to life, May presents the ideal opportunity to tackle your next painting project. Whether you’re considering a fresh coat of paint inside your home, updating your exterior, transforming your cabinets, or revitalizing your deck, there’s no better time than now. At DeHaan Painting, we believe

Why DeHaan Painting Recommends Buying Paint Colors from the Manufacturer

2026-08-07T14:45:11-04:00April 30th, 2025|

At DeHaan Painting, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality results for our clients. One of the most frequent questions we get is whether it’s okay to have a Benjamin Moore color mixed at Sherwin Williams or vice versa. While many paint stores will attempt to match competitors’ colors, we always recommend getting

Choosing the Perfect Hardware for Your Kitchen Cabinets After Refinishing

2026-08-10T14:54:24-04:00January 23rd, 2025|

By: Matt DeHaan At DeHaan Painting, we take pride in transforming kitchen cabinets with our professional cabinet refinishing services, breathing new life into the kitchen without the cost and disruption of full cabinet replacement. Once the cabinets are beautifully refinished, the next important step is selecting the right hardware to complement the updated look. Whether

The Shift in Cabinet and Interior Color Trends: Embracing Warmth and Vibrancy

2026-08-07T14:42:15-04:00December 18th, 2024|

By DeHaan Painting Over the last decade, the kitchen and interior design world has been dominated by cool neutrals like crisp whites, soft grays, and muted tones. But as we move through the 2020s, we’re starting to see a noticeable shift in color preferences—away from the minimalist cool palette of the past and towards

What To Do When Your Cabinets Have Been Painted with the Wrong Products

2026-08-07T14:39:54-04:00November 8th, 2024|

Cabinet painting can be a transformative project, but sometimes, the results fall short due to improper prep, DIY gone wrong, or the wrong paint choice. Unfortunately, many traditional paints like Sherwin Williams Emerald, Benjamin Moore Advance, and other architectural paints — though exceptional for trim work — aren't suitable for cabinets, which require a

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