Why many Swavesey owners keep their kitchens
With 37% of households paying a mortgage and another 36% owning outright, most homes in the village are owner-occupied. A kitchen with good carcasses and a layout that works rarely needs replacing to look new. Painting the doors, end panels and plinths avoids weeks without a kitchen and the cost of a full refit.
Before quoting, Graham looks closely at what your Swavesey doors are actually made of. Some foil-wrapped or high-gloss doors won't hold paint for long, and he will say so before anything is booked.
Kitchen cabinet painting in Swavesey, step by step
We remove or mask handles and hinges, label each door, and degrease every surface, especially those near the hob and bin. Mirka dust-free sanders key the old finish, chips are filled, and a Zinsser primer goes on to suit what is underneath. Larger runs of flat doors are often sprayed with our Graco Ultra cordless airless handheld sprayer, while small kitchens are usually brushed.
Timber worktops can be sanded and oiled with Osmo at the same time. More detail is on our kitchen cabinet painting page.
Swavesey at a glance
- 14 milesby road from our Landbeach base, about 20 minutesOSRM routing
- 72%of homes are owner-occupiedCensus 2021
- 37%of households own with a mortgageCensus 2021
- 36%were built 1983 to 1999VOA Council Tax stock
- 17%were built since 2000VOA Council Tax stock
- 87%are houses rather than flatsCensus 2021
How we approach kitchen cabinet painting
In a 1990s Swavesey kitchen we start with a thorough degrease, then sand the original lacquer or paint to a dull key. After filling chips we prime with Zinsser and apply two coats of a hard-wearing satin or eggshell woodwork paint. We keep the sink and fridge usable where possible and clear up every evening. The full method, products and FAQs are on our kitchen cabinet painting page.