Your Local Cabinet Painting Specialists
- Have you had problems with a company not showing up when they say they will?
- Have you had a contractor begin work on your project then put you on the back burner?
- Was a contractor you hired hard to get a hold of and constantly forgetting what you discussed with them?
- Did you hire a company to do work in your home then realize their quality of work was far from what you expected leaving you in an awkward position?
- Do you feel like contractors just want to get your job over with so they can move on to the next project?
- Did a company send out a sales rep that you liked a lot, then when work began you were not comfortable with the workers sent to your home?
- Does it bother you that most companies out there don’t actually specialize in cabinet painting and primarily offer other services?
- Are you concerned that there will be problems if you just clean and paint over your cabinets?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions you are not alone. We have seen this all too many times and we believe in a better way of doing things.
Don’t Just Paint Over Your Valuable Cabinetry, REFINISH!
You have probably been considering it for a while, and you are now ready to find a professional for your Kitchen Cabinet Painting project. You want the project to be exciting and add value to your home, while pleasing you every time you step back and take a look. Your Kitchen Cabinets are valuable and you do not want them destroyed. The house painter mentality is “clean and paint”. Often even leaving out the cleaning part when they become overwhelmed. I have been in the field long enough to know how painters tend to think (since 1995). Cabinetry is possibly the most used surface in your home. Don’t just clean and paint over it. Give your cabinetry the update it deserves and refinish it with a process that fits the application as well as products that fit the application. Save yourself the stress and the mess with our dust free in home sanding process! This is far more than a light scuff sand. Professional prep and application without the crazy “plastic bubble, do not enter your kitchen” disaster. And you will always know who is coming over, because we are all family!
The Kammes Colorworks Experience…
Careful Planning
In order to offer the best services to our customers, we plan our projects carefully. We don’t overbook so you can feel confident that when you schedule your project with us, you own those dates. You can count on us to remember what we discuss with you and be there when we say we will This is the way business should be done. Nobody is perfect, but it is amazing what we can do when we give it our best.
Google Review ~Aaron
We’ve worked with several home improvement contractors over the years and our experience with Kammes Colorworks was as good as it gets. We investigated every kitchen cabinet makeover scenario possible – new cabinets, refacing, and refinishing…and we’re so happy we elected to go with refinishing. Our cabinets look like they are factory finished and it was by far the least cost option. In addition – Lenny and his family are great to work with. From the “low maintenance” estimate process (all e-mail driven) through to the final job completion- the project was well outlined and delivered perfectly on schedule. The most difficult part of the process was choosing what paint color to go with! Most important the final product is truly outstanding – these guys are specialists at what they do. Highly, highly recommend Kammes Colorworks!
Google Review ~Laurel
Excellent client service from start to finish. Detailed explanations provided on approach, how to prep for the workers, and maintenance. Finished product is amazing. Lenny and Team so great to work with. Highly recommend!
Google Review ~Jodi
Working with Lenny and Team at Kammes Colorworks was a great experience. Lenny has a system down from the early stages of working on the bid to the actual paint process. I could not love my cabinets more! The finish is flawless and the job was done on time and came in on budget. Thanks Lenny!
Google Review ~Don
Kammes Colorworks did an excellent job on our 20 year old cabinets. The trim upgrades, painting, and caulking make them look new. The web site explains their process in such detail that all communications were done by email. Lenny was great at getting back to us, usually on the same day.
Paint looks great, like they were made that way. They were here on time every day and very professional. Keri was very detailed and neat, just an overall fantastic job. I highly recommend and would use them again.
Yelp Review ~Jackie
Kammes colorworks did a phenomenal job on our 20+ year old cabinets. First their website explaining everything was amazing. There are no other companies that go into that much detail and explanation before you even decide to go with them and I appreciated that. This is a family run business and they are the nicest people. The communication is great also through email. Lenny always got back to us in the same day. I am an extremely picky person and am so pleased! They did a wonderful job on our cabinets, and can’t recommend them enough. You won’t be disappointed.
(We even had them add new handles and slow closing hinges). Couldn’t be happier!
A Detailed Process
Don’t stress about the mess, keep calm and call on Kammes! Our Process is the primary reason you should hire our company for your cabinet refinishing project, we just make sure it is not the only reason. I challenge you to find another company that has a more solid process for prepping your cabinetry prior to top-coating. I will understand if you’d rather not waste your time shopping around once you find us, though! Everyone wants their cabinetry to look great, and we will impress you with our finishes, but the detail, time, and labor that goes into the prep work is what you will not find anywhere else. Why attempt to build without a solid foundation? And we will do all of this without making a dusty mess out of your home.
Facebook Comment ~Terry
They did my cabinets several years ago. They did an outstanding job! They were so clean and respectful of my home. Price was very very fair. I highly recommend this family business!
Facebook Comment ~Aaron
Kammes is the best! Two years since they updated our kitchen and still looks fantastic. Highly recommend!
Facebook Comment ~Stacey
Wish I could show you my beautiful kitchen they did 2 years ago! Excellent job and durable!!
Google Review ~Stacey
INITIAL REVIEW… The most professional and clean contractor I have ever experienced. The results were spectacular. 1 YEAR UPDATE… The cabinets look the same as when Lenny and crew left last July. No peeling or chipping. I can’t say enough about this company and their work.
Facebook Review ~Kel
Great family business! We still love our cabinets which they did beautifully 2 or 3 years ago!
Facebook Review ~Anna
We cannot adequately express how much we love our new cabinet color all thanks to the team at Kammes Colorworks, Inc. Their professionalism, eagerness to get the job done perfectly, and communication through the whole process was unmatched. Most importantly, the durability of the product they used on our cabinets is incredible! Thank you, Kammes team – I wish I had more cabinets for you to transform!
Google Review ~Jim and Dolores
Kammes Colorworks, Inc. is a family-owned business that specializes in kitchen cabinet painting, producing amazing results. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to have their cabinets refinished. Lenny, the owner, exemplifies quality workmanship, top-notch service, professionalism, fair pricing, and a pleasant demeanor that makes him a joy to work with. He was reliable, honest, and meticulous in his work, transforming our former Java kitchen cabinets with a beautiful Caramel finish that seamlessly complements our backsplash and countertops. We are thrilled and beyond pleased with the final outcome.
Google Review ~Julie
Kammes Colorworks, Inc. was recommended to us by our neighbors and we couldn’t be more pleased to have used their services. They were on time, cleaner than we thought possible, and the finished product exceeded our expectations. There was virtually no disruption to our lives during the process, which is incredible since it is the kitchen! When they say empty the cabinets and drawers half way they mean it, and you don’t have to wash everything when they are finished. Install of the finished doors took less than a day. Choosing a color was the most difficult part for us, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the final result. Given the quality of our cabinets we would highly recommend painting cabinets vs. replacing them. Lenny was extremely responsive, answering all emails/questions in a very timely manner and couldn’t have been more professional in all his dealings with us.
Effective Communication
One thing you may notice when you navigate through our website is that we share a lot more information about what matters than our competitors. We do this so that our customers know exactly what to expect from us when they hire us. You can refer back to our website anytime at your convenience!
Be sure to check out our process, this is what really sets our services apart from the competition.
Another thing you will notice when you reach out to us is that we do things differently than other companies. With all of today’s avenues of communication, we simplify things in order to keep everyone on the same page and not have things forgotten along the way. Effective communication will prevent your project from becoming a stressful nightmare and you will be able to stay focused on other things- like living your life.
Google Review ~Jonathan
Kammes Colorworks did a great job from beginning to end with our kitchen cabinet refinishing project. After receiving multiple bids their estimate was the most reasonably priced and their customer service was by far the best. They provided an accurate estimate, samples for us to view ahead of time, communicated regularly throughout the project, and were spot on with their timeline. They were very clean, friendly, detail oriented, and the finished product is amazing. Our old cabinets literally look brand new. I would highly recommend Kammes Colorworks, they were all around one of the best contractors we’ve ever used.
Google Review ~Caitlin
Lenny and his family were wonderful to work with. Great communication and excellent work! I’m in love with my refinished cabinets and I’m so grateful I found them!
Google Review ~Mary Ann
Kammes did an incredible job painting my cabinets! Their process is very thoroughly explained on their website, they are professional, and it is obvious my cabinets have been very professionally done, and will last a long time. Even my contractor, who is hesitant about painting cabinets, was impressed with the job Kammes did! Thanks for helping my kitchen look great!
Facebook Review ~Butch
We totally recommend Kammes color works for there very professional expert job they did on our cabinetry. From the very first inquiry they were extremely informative and patient. Once the job began they were right on target with all there timeframes. While the job was in progress everything was contained and cleaned up daily and left the kitchen in usable condition. We are extremely happy with our beautiful new cabinets.
NOT House Painters, Cabinet Refinishing Specialists.
Any house painter can paint your cabinets so why do you need a specialist? This is a question I am certain many people will ask themselves when they decide to move forward with hiring out their cabinet refinishing project.
A house painter will likely be a much more affordable option for your project and the reason is simple. They are going to just paint over your cabinets.
Your kitchen cabinets are the most used surface in your home, they need more than the standard approach to painting by house painters and DIY bloggers. Saving money on painting your cabinets the easy way can come at a great cost.
When you hire a specialist to paint your cabinets (a company that offers it as their primary service) you have a much better chance of getting a quality job done. You have likely noticed that I focus heavily on the foundational prep work. There is more to the process than just that, but without those steps, you are building on an unstable foundation. We outline our process on our website in detail so that our customers can have a clear understanding of what we do and why.
We understand things house painters don’t like: When, Where, and Why caulk should be used on cabinets.
Facebook Review ~Marta
Kammes Colorworks was incredible! Our family could not be more happy and grateful that we found Lenny, his sister, and his dad. We had a very unfortunate contractor experience earlier this year with another firm that did a terrible job – Kammes Colorworks came to the rescue! They salvaged our cabinets. Workmanship is incredible, nice and on time, extremely organized and professional, knowledgeable, and top notch paint. Thank you all for saving us!! We recommend you to anyone.
Facebook Review ~Bob
My wife and could not be more pleased with Kammes and excellent paint job on our kitchen cabinets. I spent a lot of time researching the “Do” and “Don’ts” of painting kitchen cabinets. Armed with plenty of sound information, I found the Kammes” website. It was packed with a lot of very valuable information. I knew they were the ones for this job. If you want a factory like finish, this is not a DIY project. Hire a pro, like Kammes Colorworks. I guarantee you you will not be disappointed!
Google Review ~Misley
I cannot speak highly enough of Kammes. Their work was completed quickly and cleanly. They were patient and professional about my multitude of questions. This was a good experience and a great cost effective option. After this experience there is no way I would consider painting my own cabinets. Let alone the fact that the process they use is a step above just painting them.
Facebook Review ~Mary Ann
When we decided it was time to paint our 40 year old oak kitchen cabinets, I started talking to people about experiences, options, etc. The first thing I kept hearing was “Just don’t paint them if you want them to last; get a professional involved”. So when I started to look at companies that do this for a living, I was obviously looking for recommendations. Kammes came up again and again and again. First, I found a world of info on their website. These people obviously know what they are doing and are pretty passionate about it!!!! No doubt in my mind after a while as to WHO I needed to go with! Yes, we had to wait a bit; had to “get in line”.(I think it was about 9 months out from when I first contracted with them to when they actually came). But we were in no hurry; I wanted it done right! Very friendly people — family owned and operated. No separate contractors, etc. THEY DID AN ABSOLUTE MAGNIFICANT JOB!!!!! Clean and thorough. Did what they said they would do. Absolutely cannot recommend them enough! MY KITCHEN IS BEAUTIFUL; 40 YEARS OLD BUT LOOKS NEW!!!!! THANK YOU AGAIN LENNY AND FAMILY!!!!!
The Right Team for the Job
When it comes to a service-based business, bigger is rarely better. More people in an organization often leads to more problems and a diluted experience. Some companies hire out work to sub-contractors to avoid having a lot of employees. This approach makes them more of a middle man than a company. You do not know who you are hiring in this situation and are simply rolling the dice.
Small companies have a tendency to overbook themselves and always be too busy to offer their best services. They mean well but just can’t manage the volume of work coming in properly.
Both sides always want to get as much done as possible to earn their profit margins so rushing around is the easiest way to make that happen. This leads to cutting corners, overlooking details, and simply not having the time to do things right.
We set out to provide an experience that works best for the customer and our company, The Kammes Colorworks Experience! We have just the right number of workers in our small family business to be the most efficient and effective at what we do so you get more for your money and we have the time allowed to do your job the right way every time. All of our workers have mastered their skill sets. You always get the A-team when you hire Kammes Colorworks for your kitchen cabinet painting project and we want to impress you with our abilities!
Yelp Review ~Ali
We had a wonderful experience with the Kammes family! They were friendly, organized and thorough. Very easy to work with! They completely revamped our kitchen cabinets – we went from original honey oak to beautiful white (I have always wanted a white kitchen!!) and replaced all of the pulls on cabinets and drawers. Their skill is truly an art! So pleased with the work they did! We have gotten showered in compliments! Highly recommend!
Facebook ~Sue
Kammes did such an amazing job on our kitchen cabinets! What a fresh new look which makes it look like a total different kitchen. Lenny along with his sister and dad are great people and take such pride in what they do. It’s not just another job for them, they really have a personal touch.
Google Review ~Christine
Kammes Colorworks exceeded my expectations. Their work is meticulous. My kitchen cabinets and island is gorgeous. They were a pleasure to work with. Do not look any further.
Google Review ~Karen
I can’t say enough good things about Kammes Colorworks, Inc. I would give them 5 stars many times over. They gave my 20 year old kitchen cabinets a facelift and they look fantastic. Lenny and his team were great to work with. The project was done in the timeframe provided and the end result completely changed the look of my kitchen. I’ve received many compliments on how great it looks. I don’t hesitate in recommending Kammes Colorworks for your cabinet refinishing.
Google Review ~Joni
I just had my oak cabinets painted white by Lenny and his family. They were on time and did an amazing job. Lenny also was very patient with my multitude of questions in several emails leading up to my appointment. I definitely recommend this company for your cabinet painting needs.
Google Review ~Linda
This company was a pleasure to work with. A team of extremely talented, professional and respectful individuals that helped transform my kitchen. They were true to their schedule, on-time and I couldn’t be more pleased with the transformation they helped me achieve. The quality of the finished product is outstanding. I highly recommend Kammes for your cabinet painting needs.
Google Review ~Paul
We used Kammes to paint our kitchen cabinets, and they truly transformed our 20 year old kitchen. We are beyond happy with their work. The cabinets look amazing. They were all wonderful to work with. Very polite and professional and always on schedule. The whole process went smoothly. We highly recommend Kammes Colorworks.
Google Review ~JoAnn
Kammes Colorworks is by far the best at what they do…my bathroom vanities did not look this good when they were new. The look is great and painted feel of the cabinets is soft and just perfect. Now it’s time to talk about the staff who are just wonderful people who really enjoy what they do and do it so well. I am just thrilled to have had the pleasure of their company in my home. They are all just outstanding. Their workmanship cannot be matched anywhere and they are all so kind and friendly. I promise that no matter what they do in your home it will be done perfectly. You will not be disappointed.
Google Review ~Richard
Lenny and crew did a great job for us. Transformed our kitchen and brought it to a whole new level. Great folks to deal with, very professional. Their attention to detail is second to none. Lenny and team, Thanks for transforming our tired kitchen.
Facebook Review ~Marie
Absolute joy to work with! Lenny and his family did a phenomenal job on my cabinets. There’s something to be said about working with local companies versus the big box places. The amount of detail and effort they put into their work is amazing. You won’t be disappointed using Kammes Colorworks!
Google Review ~Angela
I cannot say enough great things about this company. We got in contact with them to get a price estimate for cabinets. They had us take pictures and email them. Once we did they got back with a quote and told us we had to put X amount down to hold our spot. They were booked out 6+ months out. We sent over the deposit and we were happy to wait. The cost of painting the cabinets was 30% of what it was to get new LOW END cabinets. Combine that savings with this company’s 5 star reviews, we were happy to wait our turn for them. It’s a good sign when they have a waiting list.
The attention to detail that Lenny’s sister has while painting and caulking- it shows they take true pride in their work. When she would leave at the end of the day, she would wrap all her stuff up and leave the kitchen as nice as she could (all things considered). She understood we have 3 small kids (2yo,3yo,4yo) so we needed the kitchen accessible when they left. She made sure we could use it after they were gone for the day. The end product (as you can see from the photos) is beautiful. It looks even better in person! Would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have cabinets refinished.
One heads up-They do everything via email so that was a tad different. I guess I assumed they’d need to see the kitchen in person not just pictures to get a proper quote. But when they came in the first day, the amount due never changed. No hidden fees. Lenny does a great job sending a DETAILED email with timelines etc. That was very helpful. If you need them VIA phone, you can always email Lenny and he will call you. Very warm company, made you comfortable to have them in your home!
Facebook Review ~Kevin
Kammes Colorworks should be your go-to cabinet painters. The team will come into your home and disassemble everything, while labeling it for reassembly later. Kari (sp?) will paint everything on-site over a number of days. She will apply too many coats of primer to count (5 or 6?) and will essentially keep applying coats until the finish looks near perfect. Finally she will apply 1 or 2 topcoats of paint. Meanwhile, Lenny and Len will be working on the doors and drawer faces, which often have intricate sanding and prep requirements. They will use spray guns for a perfect finish. Lenny has chosen special paint, which is sourced from Italy. He has figured out over time what products work best and only uses those – best brushes, best rollers, best paint and primer, best method to sand, and on and on. He is after the highest quality. The most fun day is seeing Len and Lenny arrive back and reassemble all of your hardware. We highly recommend selecting your new hardware prior to the project, as the team will fill the old holes and drill for the new ones. You won’t see ANY evidence of the old holes if the spread was different. We give Kammes Colorworks the highest recommendation. The only downside is that they are so good and in-demand that the waiting list is months. But that gives you more time to save for the project.
Do You Offer Cabinet Painting Services Near Me?
Kammes Colorworks has been serving Elburn, St. Charles, Geneva, South Elgin, Batavia, Sugar Grove, Elgin, North Aurora, Aurora, Montgomery, West Chicago, Wayne, Bartlett, Gilberts, Carol Stream, Dundee, Huntley, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Pingree Grove, Hampshire, Sycamore, Cortland, Dekalb, and more Illinois areas since 2006.
