Extensive Prep on this top quality cabinet refinish in Westwood NJ

GSG Custom Coatings documented a kitchen cabinet refinishing project in Westwood, NJ. The homeowner wanted the cabinets restored to their original beauty, so the team began with a careful and methodical approach.

First, all doors and drawers were removed from the kitchen cabinets, labeled, and transported to the shop for refinishing. Labeling the parts ensured a precise reinstallation and kept each piece matched to its original location in the kitchen.

Extensive preparation was required because the existing finish was failing and chipping off. The failing finish had to be removed to create a stable surface for the new coating, so the crew used proper sanding equipment to strip and scrape the affected areas.

After the initial removal, the team feather sanded surfaces to smooth transitions between bare wood and remaining finish. Feather sanding helps with adhesion, and it also creates an even surface so the subsequent coats lay down uniformly.

Wood filler was applied next to repair dents, cracks, and scratches. This step restored the physical integrity and appearance of the doors and drawer fronts, ensuring small imperfections would not show through the final finish.

With the repairs complete, two coats of Centurion 1111 primer catalyzed were applied, with sanding between coats. Applying a catalyzed primer and sanding between coats promotes a consistent underlayer and improves the bond between primer and topcoat.

The final topcoat was applied using Centurion 2800 catalyzed. Using a catalyzed topcoat like this provides a hard, durable surface that resists wear and everyday use in a kitchen environment.

The end result was a flawless, beautiful finish with a very high level of durability and chemical resistance. Those properties make the cabinets easier to clean and better able to withstand spills, cleaning products, and regular handling.

This project shows the value of thorough preparation and the right products for kitchen cabinet refinishing in Westwood, NJ. Careful disassembly and labeling, detailed repair work, and multiple coats with sanding between each stage combined to achieve a long-lasting finish.

GSG Custom Coatings is pleased to share this example of professional cabinet refinishing, and it illustrates how methodical shop work and quality catalyzed coatings deliver a lasting, attractive result for homeowners in Westwood, NJ.

Location: Westwood, NJ