Kitchen & Cabinet Painting in Frisco – Lakes of Preston

This kitchen refresh in the Lakes of Preston neighborhood of Frisco, TX replaced outdated stained wood cabinets and wallpaper with clean, modern color tones: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace on the cabinetry and Polar Sky on the walls. The complete interior painting scope covered 273 square feet of kitchen wall, 114 square feet of stained cabinetry, 25 linear feet of base moulding, two window sills, and two door sides — along with 35 patch-and-retexture repairs required following wallpaper removal.

Project at a Glance

• Location: Frisco, TX
• Neighborhood: Lakes of Preston
• Property Type: Residential Home — Kitchen
• Project Size: 273 Sq. Ft. of Walls / 114 Sq. Ft. of Cabinetry / 25 Linear Ft. of Base Moulding
• Project Scope: Complete wallpaper removal, 35 wall patch-and-retexture areas, stain-to-paint cabinet conversion, and refinishing of kitchen walls, cabinetry, base moulding, window sills, and doors

The Challenge: Bonded Wallpaper & Stained Cabinets

Converting a kitchen from aged stain and bonded wallpaper to a painted finish requires deliberate surface preparation. Stained wood cannot simply be painted over without proper bonding coats, and removing old wallpaper almost always damages the underlying sheetrock.

Additionally, functional kitchens bring daily logistics to consider: the workspace needs to be temporarily taken out of service, containment must control odors and paint overspray, and freshly painted cabinets require sufficient cure time before cookware and dishes can safely go back on shelves.

The Discovery: Extensive Wall Repairs Required

Once the wallpaper came off, 35 individual repair zones were identified, each up to two feet square. Properly blending these patched sections into the existing wall required skiff-coating, texturing, and detailed sanding across sections up to four feet long. Because texture is applied by hand, the objective was blending the finish seamlessly into the existing drywall pattern prior to painting.

The Solution: Custom Color Matching & On-Site Containment

After completing wall repairs, up to two coats of Sherwin-Williams® Emerald® Interior (Satin) tinted to Benjamin Moore® Polar Sky CC-790 were applied to the walls. The cabinetry, base moulding, window sills, and door sides were finished with Sherwin-Williams® Emerald® Urethane Trim Enamel (Semi-Gloss) tinted to Benjamin Moore® Chantilly Lace OC-65. Custom color matching allowed the client to use their preferred color palette in high-durability coatings suited for kitchen wear.

To execute the cabinet conversion cleanly, a temporary 300-square-foot spray booth was constructed on-site to protect the rest of the home. Cabinet hinges and box interiors were carefully masked off so only the outer faces and drawer fronts were converted from stain to paint.

The Results: Fresh, Cohesive Finishes

The finished kitchen seamlessly pairs the crisp semi-gloss Chantilly Lace trim and cabinets with the soft satin Polar Sky walls. By matching the cabinet color directly to the trim, doors, and window sills, the entire room feels larger and brighter.

Project Before and After Images

Lower Cabinets Before Painting

Lower Kitchen Cabinets During Painting

Upper Cabinets and Rest of Kitchen Before Painting

Painter Working on Kitchen Painting

Main Area of Kitchen During Painting

After Image of Painted Kitchen & Cabinets

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Materials & Technical Specifications

Why Proper Preparation Matters

A coat of paint is only as good as the foundation beneath it. Drywall stripped of wallpaper requires thorough surface cleanup, patching, sanding, and retexturing before primers or paint can adhere cleanly. Filling nail holes and applying flexible acrylic sealant (PowerHouse White) along trim joints prevents air gaps and creates crisp transition lines.

Protecting the surrounding home during this phase is equally essential. Covering floors with thick builder paper, sealing off adjoining living space with heavy-density plastic, and constructing an enclosed spray chamber ensures sanding dust and overspray stay confined within the work zone.

Selecting Materials for Daily Kitchen Wear

Cabinet doors and baseboards take high traffic and frequent handling. These surfaces were finished using Sherwin-Williams® Emerald® Urethane Trim Enamel. This coating cures to a smooth, durable finish that resists grease and wipes clean easily. For walls—which experience far less contact—Emerald® Interior Satin provides an easy-to-clean sheen without creating harsh light reflections.

Warranty & Workmanship

This project is backed by a 3-year workmanship warranty covering application quality, alongside a 1-year coverage period on surface drywall repairs. (Note that natural home settling and seasonal foundation shifts over time can cause stress lines in drywall, which is normal maintenance for Texas homes.)

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