Kitchen Refinishing

This summer marks the 40th anniversary of NAPCO’s debut in the refinishing industry, and we’re happy to report that after four decades things are looking brighter than ever! We’ve certainly changed quite a bit over the years, but our dedication to our professional refinishers remains the same. In fact, it is this dedication that has driven us to make many impactful changes to our business over the years.

The NAPCO product development team is thrilled to announce the launch of three new waterborne products for our Kitchen Renew product line. Last year we made the decision to expand from bathtub and tile to also include kitchen countertop and cabinet refinishing. Since then, the program has been a continued success and we knew we would need to grow our range of products to meet customer demands.

To better understand the concerns of our customers, NAPCO CEO, Steve Coven, went out into the field to speak directly with kitchen refinishers. Utilizing this feedback along with online comments, we’ve compiled your top kitchen refinishing concerns for Steve to respond to directly.

Certain, smaller DIY projects can be manageable depending upon your experience level, physical capabilities, and resources. But, we know one job that should NEVER be attempted without the help of a professional: kitchen and bathroom refinishing projects.
Not only can attempting refinishing be dangerous, but the results are never as good as they are when done by a refinisher. And, according to ImproveNet’s survey, 30% of respondents said they regretted attempting cabinet, countertop, and tile projects themselves.

We spoke to three of our professionally certified NAPCO refinishers, two of which are now refinishing both kitchen and bathrooms on a regular basis and are highly successful. We’ve put together a side-by-side comparison of their refinishing costs, revenues, and profits for kitchen vs bathrooms below.

Now is the time to get a head start on preparing your business for 2019.  Whether you’re considering entering the home improvement sector first time or you’re an experienced contractor, adding kitchen refinishing to your skillset is a sure-fire way to grow your business in the new year. Here are 3 reasons why you should […]

We have put together a list of modern kitchen trends. By applying any one of these design ideas to your kitchen cabinets and countertops, you can give the heart of your home a fresh update that will last.

Our Head of Research and Development, Steve Zamborsky, recently sat down with the hosts of the Mighty House Home Improvement Show to discuss NAPCO new products for bathroom and kitchen refinishing.

Based on trend data from both our own customers and other industry experts, we predict a shift from big and bold colors to neutrals and pale tones for the remainder of 2018. High-gloss coatings in Brite White, Kohler White, Marshmallow, Almond, Bone, Ice Gray, Thunder Gray, and various pastels are customer favorites for use in both the kitchen and the bathroom.

“NAPCO Essentials” line launches with “Kitchen Renew,” three waterborne refinishing coatings products for kitchen cabinets and countertops. The new products are formulated to save contractors’ time with all-in-one benefits that include no thinner, no catalyst and no mixing. The countertop products can be sprayed wet-over-wet and level to a smooth finish. There’s no waiting for counters to dry and no sanding to level the finish! Additional benefits include drying to tack in twenty minutes and easy soap and water clean-up. “Kitchen Renew” cabinet coatings meet or exceed the specifications set by Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association after application.