Reasons to Avoid Bunderson Finishing

There are plenty of reasons to not use us.

1. We’re Not Just “Not Cheap”

This is a premium service for long-term kitchen use. If you want a quick cosmetic change or are looking to make your home sell quickly for a bit more, find a painting company that offers cabinet painting. There are reasonable prices to be found from several companies in the area that will meet your needs.

2. Eco-Friendliness is Not Our Highest Priority

The coatings industry has gone through significant changes and water-based coatings have improved substantially. They are unequivocally better for the environment. We use oil-based products because they are still better for durability and beauty. Our products are what your grandpa would like, not your pediatrician, so your home might smell for a couple days when the work is done.

3. You Won’t Get Every Penny Back

No remodel—big or small—is a 100% ROI investment. A full kitchen remodel, costing $30,000 to $100,000, will recoup at best 50% of the costs.
Our projects typically recoup about 80% of the investment. Spend $10,000 with us, and your home’s value will likely increase by $8,000. If you’re looking for a pure financial windfall, there are better ways to invest your money. But if you want a gorgeous kitchen you’ll enjoy every day, then we’re here for it.

4. You Can Do It Yourself

Cabinet refinishing isn’t rocket science. There are bloggers and YouTubers ready to guide you every step of the way. Here’s the DIY playbook:

Buy some cabinet-grade paint (we recommend Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane).
If you care about a smooth finish, invest in a paint sprayer (HVLP or Airless); or grab a brush and embrace brushstrokes (and save a few hundred bucks).
Prep like crazy: clean, sand, mask, prime, paint, and repeat.

For most kitchens, a professional should expect to expend about 55 man-hours of labor. If it’s your first time, you’ll likely be pushing 70 hours but you CAN save a lot of time by opting for a brush and not a sprayer (masking is the biggest time-sink for beginners). This is a great way to actually get a positive ROI on the work.

5. We Don’t Offer Discounts

Not even military discounts.

6. We Will Not Refinish Your Cabinet Doors

We don’t refinish your existing doors and drawer fronts, instead we’ll replace them with brand-new ones, and pair that with refinishing your cabinet bases. If you adore your current doors, we’re probably not your team.

Still Here? Let’s Talk.

If you’ve read this far and still feel like we’re worth a shot, chances are we’ll work great together. We’re confident we’re the best for people who want a beautiful new kitchen that is structurally very similar to what they have, but is a vast improvement cosmetically.

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