Sprayed Vs Rolled Cabinets

We offer both options...what's best for you?

At A La Carte Cabinet Painting, we believe in giving you options when it comes to painting your cabinets. One of the decisions you may need to make is whether to have your cabinet boxes sprayed or hand rolled. There are a few factors to consider, such as the desired finish, the condition of your cabinets, and your budget. We'll help you weigh these factors and guide you towards the best option for your specific needs. Let's chat and find the perfect solution for you!

A La Carte Cabinet Painting will remove your existing doors and drawers and bring them back to our workshop to be airless sprayed. Your remaining cabinet carcass or boxes will need to be painted separately and you'll need to decide whether you'd like your boxes sprayed or hand rolled. Both services offer a beautiful professional finish but there are differences you may want to consider. Below are factors to help you determine which option works best for you:

Do you have lots of intricate trim details, glass cabinets, bookcases, wine displays, or cubbies? If you answered yes, to any of the latter, you may be a good candidate for having your boxes sprayed. While hand rolling is n option if you only have a couple of these items, if you have several deep hard to reach by hand or highly detailed areas, we recommend spraying as your best bet.
Do you have large endcaps where natural or artificial light shines on the surface? If the answer is yes, spraying may be recommended as we can't guarantee absolutely flawless hand rolled in highlighted areas. Any hand rolled or painted job is subject to possible imperfections in certain lighting. When cabinet boxes are sprayed, the paint goes on in heavier layers than hand rolled. It takes several coats of hand rolled paint to equal 2 coats of sprayed.
Do you have easy access to ventilation sources for a spray job? When we spray, we need a fresh air intake and an area we can safely exhaust overspray. Windows, sliders and doors are essential to setting up a spray barrier. If your space can't accommodate a proper flow of air, spraying isn't an option.
Space accessibility: spraying gives the homeowner limited accessibility to their space for the duration of the project. A spray barrier is set up around the area with a zipper for entry to the space for 2-3 days or until the spraying is completed. Space is entirely masked and unusable druing this time.
Cost: spraying is significantly more than hand rolling boxes. Material cost for ensuring proper masking of all openings, flooring, walls and ceiling accounts for the vast difference in cost along with the added potential risk of contamination throughout the house (hvac should be shut off to prevent full house contamination). The final spray job product is superior to any hand rolled job.
Added cost of interior painting: if you choose to have your boxes sprayed, you may also have to pay an extra cost to have your interior walls and/or ceiling in the area repainted as well. While all openings, adjacent walls and part of the ceiling is masked, overspray can still occur despite painter's best efforts. Be prepared for the extra cost of additional painting if you're having your boxes sprayed. This cost should be factored into overall project scope.

At A La Carte Cabinet Painting our expert consultants will help you determine which option is desirable for your particular unique circumstances. We guarantee you'll be satisfied with either option.

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Kitchen Cabinet Trends 2025

By Heather Perkins • February 11, 2025

The year 2025 welcomes a collection of warm, neutral, and natural hues. In this blog, we delve into several key signature elements anticipated in today's designs. Design and Layout: Expect minimalistic, clean, and uncluttered spaces featuring concealed pantries, preparation areas, and sculleries that effectively hide messes, enhancing the experience of entertaining. Incorporating drawers throughout lower cabinetry provides additional storage, improved organization, and a practical solution for accommodating heavy pots and pans. Expansive islands equipped with built-in appliances and seating merge form and function, creating a shared space for both gathering and cooking seamlessly. Full overlay European-style cabinetry takes the center stage with it's sleek, modern appeal while traditional partial overlay takes a backseat in 2025. Open Shelving to neatly display plates, glasses, or cool trinkets and artwork add structural visual interest to and open up otherwise crowded wall space. Under Cabinet Lighting highlights countertop and backsplash and brightens the space Color Trends: Warm tones are in vogue while cool hues have taken a back seat. The era of stark white, sterile kitchens is a thing of the past; inviting warm shades encourage friends and family to congregate in a more welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, combinations of diverse textures and colors are trending. Rich, stained wood paired with gentle off-whites, greiges (a blend of grey and beige), or striking deep colors are all the rage this year. Below are some of our top color selections: Off Whites: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (Light Reflectance Value 83), Benjamin Moore White Dove (LRV 83), Benjamin Moore Seapearl (LRV 78) and Benjamin Moore Ballet White (LRV 72) Greiges: Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (LRV 73), Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (LRV 55), Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige (LRV 58), Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (LRV 63) and Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (68) Moody Darks: Sherwin Williams Rosemary, Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze, Sherwin Williams Naval, Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal and Sherwin Williams Black Magic Two-toned Kitchens: Natural woods mixed with painted cabinetry Finishes: Uniform finishes across the board are a thing of the past. Incorporating a blend of sheens and metals to create a subtle yet complementary contrast with cabinet colors introduces both interest and sophistication to the area. Warm metals such as antique brass can be beautifully combined with classic bronze or satin nickel, while polished brass provides a striking complement to polished chrome. Design professionals advise a maximum combination of 2-3 metals to achieve both interest and harmony within the space. At A La Carte Cabinet Painting, we provide complimentary expert color consultations designed to assist our clients in selecting shades that perfectly reflect their personality and design aspirations. We also order up to three Samplize color swatches for our clients, allowing them to visualize their preferred color options within their own space. These oversized peel and stick swatches are crafted from genuine paint by Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, PPG, and Farrow and Ball.