# Cabinetry & Vanity Resurfacing in Melbourne > A new-look kitchen or bathroom without replacing a single cabinet. Part of [Kitchen & Bathroom Cosmetic Makeovers](https://peaksurfaces.com.au/services/kitchen-bathroom-makeovers). Cabinetry and vanity resurfacing is the spray-painting or roll-coating of existing kitchen cupboards, drawer fronts and bathroom vanities in two-pack enamel or commercial-grade polyurethane, so a dated room gets a new colour and finish without replacing a cabinet. It suits homeowners who like their layout but not the look, landlords refreshing a rental, and anyone selling a Melbourne home on a modest budget. Carcass faces, end panels, laundry cupboards, wardrobes and study joinery take the same treatment, and Tile Resurfacing & Re-Grouting or Benchtop & Hardware Updates can run in the same visit. It is cosmetic only: benchtops, sinks, taps and appliances stay put and no plumbing or wiring is touched. **Scope:** Cosmetic resurfacing of existing cabinetry. No plumbing or electrical work. ## When you need it - The layout works but the doors are a dated colour, tired stain or yellowed laminate. - The home is going on the market and the kitchen must look fresh without a renovation. - A lease has ended and the cupboards need to look clean and uniform. - A vanity is sound but peeling, and replacing it means plumbing work you would rather avoid. - Wardrobes, a study nook or laundry cupboards no longer match a freshly painted room. ## What is included - Doors, hinges and handles removed and labelled so everything goes back in place. - Degreasing, sanding, filling of chips and old handle holes, then a bonding primer. - Doors and drawer fronts sprayed for a factory-style finish, or rolled where spraying is impractical. - Carcass faces, end panels, kickboards and open shelving coated to match. - Refitting, hinge adjustment so doors sit level, and a full clean of the room. ## Our preparation and application process 1. **Inspect and label.** Every door and panel is checked, numbered and removed, hardware bagged, so it all goes back as it was. 2. **Protect the room.** Benchtops, splashbacks, appliances, floors and tapware are masked and the area sealed against spray mist and dust. 3. **Degrease, sand and prime.** Grease is washed off, surfaces sanded, chips filled and a bonding primer applied so the coating bites into laminate or old two-pack. 4. **Apply the coating.** Two-pack enamel or polyurethane goes on in light, even coats, sprayed on doors and rolled or sprayed on fixed panels. 5. **Cure, refit and clean up.** Coatings harden before doors go back on; masking comes down and dust is vacuumed. ## Materials and systems - **Two-pack enamel:** Colour mixed with a hardener just before use, curing by chemical reaction into a hard, dense finish that shrugs off knocks and daily wiping. - **Commercial-grade polyurethane:** A tough, scrubbable coating that resists moisture, steam and household cleaners, suited to bathroom vanities, laundry cupboards and wardrobe doors. ## What affects the cost - Door, drawer front and panel count, and whether carcasses and kickboards are included. - The substrate: laminate, veneer, old two-pack and DIY paint each need different preparation. - Surface condition, including chipped edges, old handle holes and water damage near the sink. - The size of the colour change, since dark to pale needs more coats. - Sheen and system, spraying versus rolling, and access such as a lift-only apartment. Prices are not published because every surface is different. Quotes are free and without obligation. ## How long it takes An average kitchen typically takes three to five working days, depending on door count, filling and drying time between coats; a vanity is typically a day or two. Coatings are typically touch-dry within hours and doors go back on the next day, but full hardness takes one to two weeks depending on the system and weather, longer in a damp Melbourne winter, so handle doors gently until then. ## How to prepare - Clear benchtops and vanity tops, and empty cupboards whose carcasses or shelves are being coated. - Settle colour and sheen early, checking samples against the benchtop, splashback and floor. - Plan meals for the days the kitchen is out of action while coatings cure. - Point out doors that stick or sag so hinges can be adjusted before coating. ## Cabinet Resurfacing: questions people ask ### Can laminate kitchen cupboards be painted? Yes, laminate doors and carcasses can be resurfaced once degreased, sanded and sealed with a bonding primer, which stops the new coating peeling off the slick factory surface. Swollen or lifting edges are repaired or flagged first. ### How much does it cost to respray kitchen cabinets in Melbourne? It depends on the number of doors and panels, their material and condition, the size of the colour change and whether carcasses are included. Send photos or ask for a visit and we will give you a free, no-obligation quote. ### How long does cabinet resurfacing take? An average kitchen typically takes three to five working days and a vanity a day or two, depending on door count, preparation and drying time. The finish keeps hardening for a week or two, so treat doors gently until then. ### Can you change dark timber cupboards to white? Yes, dark stain or laminate can go to white or any pale colour with an opaque primer and extra coats so the old colour cannot bleed through. Timber grain can be filled flat or left showing. ### Do you resurface vanities without removing the basin or taps? Yes, the vanity is refinished around the basin and taps, which stay where they are. We mask the plumbing, remove the doors and drawer fronts and coat the cabinet in place; plumbing and electrical work are outside our scope. ## Related services - [Benchtop & Hardware Updates](https://peaksurfaces.com.au/services/kitchen-bathroom-makeovers/benchtop-hardware-updates) - [Tiling & Splashbacks](https://peaksurfaces.com.au/services/kitchen-bathroom-makeovers/tiling-splashbacks) - [Specialty Finishes](https://peaksurfaces.com.au/services/painting/specialty-finishes) ## Helpful reading - [What a cosmetic bathroom makeover can and cannot include](https://peaksurfaces.com.au/guides/cosmetic-bathroom-makeover-scope): What a cosmetic bathroom makeover can include, what needs a plumber, electrician or waterproofer instead, and how to tell if a refresh is enough. --- Peak Surfaces. 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