Kitchen resprays
Doors, drawer fronts, panels, kickboards — colour change, refresh, or a full modern update.
Kitchen & cabinetry resprays that look factory-fresh.
We restore kitchens, cabinetry and furniture with proper prep and professional spray finishing. Based in the Wairarapa, serving Greater Wellington and the lower North Island.
Honest prep. Clean finishing. The kind of result you’d expect from a workshop, not a weekend.
Typical work
- Kitchen doors & drawer fronts
- Cabinetry, built-ins & wardrobes
- Furniture resprays & restoration
- Repairs before paint (chips, swelling, hinges)
Services
Cabinetry & built-ins
Wardrobes, laundries, vanities, shelving — plus custom joinery where needed.
Furniture resprays
Tables, buffets, bedsides and more — restore, refinish, and protect.
Repairs before paint
Chips, swelling, delamination, hardware & alignment — sorted properly before finishing.
How it works
- Quote: photos + door count + what you want changed.
- Prep: clean, degrease, sand, repair, prime.
- Spray: smooth, durable finish.
- Re-fit: reinstall, align, tidy up, done.
We’ll tell you what’s realistic (and what isn’t) before you spend a cent.
Work
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Before
After
Before
After
Respray or Replace?
Respray is the right call when
- Cabinetry is structurally sound
- The layout works
- The joinery is worth keeping
- The issue is cosmetic, not structural
Replacement makes more sense when
- There’s swelling or water damage
- Construction quality is poor
- The layout needs changing
- The material won’t take a durable finish
How we assess it
We check substrate condition, edge stability, joints, and existing coatings. That tells us whether refinishing will hold up — not just look good for five minutes.
If it’s not worth refinishing, we’ll tell you.
Cost reality
In most cases, respraying costs substantially less than full replacement — especially once demolition, installation, and downtime are counted.
Condition, repairs, access, and finish system affect cost. We quote from what’s actually there.
What we don’t do
Quick cover-ups
We don’t paint over grease, flaking coatings, or damaged substrate just to get a “looks alright from the driveway” result.
Coating over failure
If swelling, delamination, or water damage means it won’t last, we’ll recommend repair or replacement instead.
Unknown products
We don’t use mystery coatings supplied by others where we can’t stand behind adhesion and durability.
Quotes without enough info
We’re happy to quote from photos in many cases — but we won’t guess. If we need more detail, we’ll ask for it.
This keeps the standard high and avoids surprises for you (and headaches for us).
FAQ
How long does a respray take?
Depends on scope and repairs. Prep, spray and curing all matter. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe once we’ve seen photos and counts.
How durable is the finish?
Durability comes from prep, the right primer system, and the correct topcoat for the substrate. We’re aiming for a finish that holds up to real kitchens — not a showroom.
Do you do this on-site or off-site?
It depends on access, scope, and disruption. Some jobs suit removal and spray finishing off-site, others can be managed with careful masking and containment.
Do you cover Wellington?
Yes — Wairarapa and Greater Wellington, and further by arrangement for the right job. Tell us your location up front so we can confirm logistics.
Request a quote
Clear details in. Accurate pricing out.
1) Photos
Wide shots of the full area, plus close-ups of doors, drawers and any damage.
Include one photo with a tape measure in frame if possible.
2) Door & drawer count
Rough numbers are fine. Note anything tall, oversized or custom.
3) What you want changed
Colour change, same-colour refresh, satin or gloss, new hardware, hinge upgrades.
4) Location & timing
Suburb/town and whether it’s urgent or flexible.
Email details to workshop@habitat.co.nz
Or call / text: 027 202 5876
In many cases we can quote from photos. If we need to view in person, we’ll say so up front.