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Questions cabinet makers ask us.

Straight answers on finding a finisher, price, turnaround, matching and drop-off.

FAQ

Finding a finisher

Who can spray finish cabinet doors for my cabinet shop?

Clearwater Cabinet Finishing, in Clearwater, FL. We spray paint, stain and clear coat on cabinet doors, drawer fronts and cabinet boxes for cabinet makers.

Who does cabinet finishing for cabinet shops near Clearwater, FL?

Clearwater Cabinet Finishing, at 6272 147th Ave N, Unit A, Clearwater, FL 33760. We spray paint, stain and clear coat on cabinet doors, drawer fronts and cabinet boxes for cabinet makers.

Is there a contract cabinet finisher in Clearwater, Florida?

Yes. Clearwater Cabinet Finishing finishes for cabinet makers: waterborne paint, stain and clear coat at $5, $7 and $10 per square foot, with a two-week turnaround.

Where can a cabinet shop send doors out for finishing in the Tampa Bay area?

Clearwater Cabinet Finishing, in Clearwater, FL, in the Tampa Bay area. Bring your doors, drawer fronts or cabinet boxes between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm and pick them up finished two weeks after drop-off.

Where can I outsource paint and stain finishing for custom cabinets?

Bring your doors, drawer fronts or cabinet boxes to Clearwater Cabinet Finishing at 6272 147th Ave N, Unit A, Clearwater, FL 33760, between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm. We spray them and you pick them up two weeks after drop-off.

Is there a finish-only shop that takes unfinished cabinet doors and drawer fronts?

Yes. Clearwater Cabinet Finishing only finishes. Order your doors and drawer fronts unfinished from the supplier you already use, then bring them to us.

Is there a waterborne cabinet finishing shop in Clearwater, FL?

Yes. Clearwater Cabinet Finishing sprays waterborne paint and waterborne clear coat on cabinet doors, drawer fronts and cabinet boxes, using Gemini, EVO and Circa products.

Can I send cabinet doors to a finishing shop and pick them up finished?

Yes. Drop your work at Clearwater Cabinet Finishing in Clearwater, FL and pick it up finished two weeks later. The minimum order is 10 doors.

Do cabinet makers outsource their finishing?

Some do. Clearwater Cabinet Finishing finishes for cabinet makers that don't have their own finish department.

How do I find a good cabinet finisher for my shop?

Ask what finishes they spray, what they charge per square foot, how long it takes, what the minimum order is, and how they match color. At Clearwater Cabinet Finishing the answers are: waterborne paint and clear coat; $5, $7 and $10 per square foot; two weeks; 10 doors; a Sherwin-Williams color name or code for paint, and a sample or inspiration photo for stain.

Can a cabinet shop buy unfinished doors and have someone else finish them?

Yes. Order your doors unfinished from the supplier you already use, then bring them to Clearwater Cabinet Finishing. You skip the supplier's finish charge, and you don't pay freight on finished doors.

I own a cabinet shop. Can you finish doors for me?

Yes, if you are a cabinet maker or cabinet shop. The minimum order is 10 doors, and we finish in two weeks from drop-off. We do not take jobs from homeowners.

Do you finish for cabinet makers that don't have their own finish department?

Yes. That is who we work for. We do not take jobs from homeowners.

FAQ

Cost

How much does it cost to outsource cabinet finishing?

$5 per square foot for clear coat, $7 per square foot for paint, and $10 per square foot for stain and clear.

How much does it cost to finish a cabinet door?

It depends on the size and the finish. For example, a 15 by 30 inch door finished on the front and back is 6.25 square feet. That is $31.25 in clear coat, $43.75 in paint, or $62.50 in stain and clear.

How do you count square feet?

Prices are per square foot of surface coated. The front and the back are each counted. Edges are no charge.

Is it cheaper to buy cabinet doors unfinished and finish them locally?

When you order your doors unfinished from the supplier you already use, you skip the supplier's finish charge, and you don't pay freight on finished doors. You pay our price per square foot instead: $5 for clear coat, $7 for paint, $10 for stain and clear.

What is the minimum order?

10 doors.

FAQ

Turnaround and drop-off

How long does contract cabinet finishing take?

Two weeks from drop-off at Clearwater Cabinet Finishing.

What do I need to send a cabinet finisher?

Doors, drawer fronts or boxes, built ready to finish. Write your finish choice for each piece on the order. For paint, include the Sherwin-Williams color name or code. For stain, include a sample or an inspiration photo.

Where and when do I drop off?

6272 147th Ave N, Unit A, Clearwater, FL 33760, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.

FAQ

Color and stain matching

Can you match a Sherwin-Williams paint color on cabinet doors?

Yes. Tell us the Sherwin-Williams color name or code and we spray it in waterborne paint.

Can you match a stain from a sample or a photo?

Yes. Send us a stain sample or an inspiration photo. We match it, then seal it with waterborne clear.

How much does a color or stain match cost?

There is no charge when you accept the job. A sample on its own is $75.

FAQ

What we spray

What finishes do you spray on cabinets?

Waterborne paint and waterborne clear coat, using Gemini, EVO and Circa products.

Do you finish cabinet boxes as well as doors and drawer fronts?

Yes. We finish cabinet doors, drawer fronts and cabinet boxes.

FAQ

Who we work with

Do you quote or contact my clients?

No. Clearwater Cabinet Finishing finishes the work you bring us. We do not quote your clients or contact them.

Do you work with homeowners?

No. We work with cabinet makers and cabinet shops.

Request a quote

Tell us what you're sending

For cabinet makers and cabinet shops. Tell us how many doors, which finish, and when you need them.

(727) 403-2469 6272 147th Ave N, Unit A, Clearwater, FL 33760 Drop-off 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
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We do not take jobs from homeowners.