San Diego homeowners love the coastal lifestyle, but that salty air and year-round sunshine can dull even the best cabinetry. Before you tear out those boxes, consider the smarter, faster, and more sustainable option: refinishing. CountBricks combines on-site expertise with AI-powered estimating to deliver flawless results and transparent pricing for every residential project.
• Cost Savings: Complete cabinet replacement can consume 30-40% of a kitchen remodel budget. Refinishing typically costs a fraction of that total, freeing funds for countertops or smart appliances.
• Minimal Disruption: Our process keeps your existing layout intact, so you avoid demolition mess and weeks without a functioning kitchen.
• Sustainable Choice: Re-using sound cabinet boxes keeps wood out of landfills and reduces the carbon footprint of your renovation.
• Design Freedom: Modern primers, high-build lacquers, and specialty glazes let us match any color palette from coastal white to modern charcoal.
1. Voice Walkthrough: Using the CountBricks mobile app, you speak naturally while moving through the kitchen. Our system converts the conversation into a detailed scope in seconds.
2. Instant Material Map: The AI engine references real-time pricing for primers, catalyzed topcoats, and eco-friendly strippers available from local San Diego suppliers.
3. Labor & Timeline Calculation: CountBricks’ task library benchmarks crew sizes, drying times, and square-foot coverage, generating a calendar you can trust.
4. Ready-to-Sign Quote: Within minutes you receive a branded PDF with line-item costs and a payment schedule. Approve digitally and lock in your start date.
• Label & Remove Doors: We tag every door, drawer, and hinge to guarantee perfect re-assembly.
• Eco-Safe Stripping: Low-VOC chemicals and HEPA filtration protect indoor air quality for families and pets.
• Surface Repair: CountBricks carpenters fill dents, tighten hardware holes, and plane swollen edges before primer touches wood.
• Catalyzed Lacquer: Ideal for a sleek, furniture-grade finish with rapid cure times that fit tight San Diego schedules.
• Waterborne Polyurethane: Zero-yellowing and ultra-low VOC, perfect for light color schemes and environmentally minded clients.
• Glaze & Distress Packages: Add coastal character with hand-brushed glaze lines, dry-brushed corners, or subtle distressing for a lived-in look.
• Maintain 45-55% indoor humidity during curing to prevent micro-bubbles.
• Clean monthly with pH-neutral soap—avoid citrus or ammonia products that can cloud clear coats.
• Add felt bumpers to doors and drawers; soft-close hardware extends finish life.
1. Day 0: Voice walkthrough and AI estimate from CountBricks.com/services.
2. Day 1-2: Site protection, labeling, and door removal.
3. Day 3-4: Stripping, sanding, and repairs.
4. Day 5: Primer and first topcoat.
5. Day 6: Final topcoat, glazing, and hardware upgrades.
6. Day 7: Re-installation, touch-ups, and white-glove cleanup.
• 28 doors / 8 drawers in maple boxes
• Mid-grade catalyzed lacquer, satin sheen
• Labor: 52 crew hours • Materials: 7 gallons finish + sundries • Total investment: $3,850
Compare that to $15,000-plus for new semi-custom cabinets and the value is clear.
• Fixed-Price Contract: Your AI estimate becomes the contract—no surprise change orders.
• Two-Year Finish Warranty: We return for free touch-ups if peeling or premature wear occurs.
• On-Time Promise: Missed milestone? We reimburse $100 per calendar day.
Refinishing kitchen cabinets San Diego style means breathing new life into the heart of your home without the sticker shock. Schedule a free voice consultation and instant estimate at CountBricks.com/consultation. Let our AI precision and master finishers deliver the kitchen you imagined—on budget, on schedule, and built to last.
La Jolla homeowners Michael and Serena loved their ocean view but hated the dated honey-oak cabinets overpowering their 180-square-foot kitchen. They contacted CountBricks for a refinishing solution that respected their budget and the home’s 1940s charm.
1. Voice Walkthrough Data: 24 doors, 6 drawers, peninsula bar back, crown molding.
2. Finish Selection: Waterborne polyurethane in “Sea Salt White” with hand-brushed gray glaze.
3. Hardware Upgrade: Satin nickel pulls sourced through CountBricks’ vendor network.
• Day 1: Doors removed, boxes masked, air scrubbers installed to control coastal humidity.
• Day 3: Surfacing imperfections filled; custom rail repairs completed by our carpenter.
• Day 5: Two topcoats applied; digital moisture meters confirmed cure readiness.
• Day 7: Re-installation and final walkthrough—project closed 12 hours ahead of schedule.
Serena’s comment on CountBricks.com/portfolio: “The AI quote matched the final invoice to the dollar, and the kitchen looks brand new. We hosted friends the same weekend the crew left!”
• Humidity Control Matters: San Diego’s microclimates can swing daily—our sensors guide recoat timing for superior adhesion.
• Handle Upgrades Early: Selecting hardware at estimate time ensures proper hole filling before finishing starts.
• Schedule Around Events: CountBricks’ day-by-day calendar lets homeowners confidently plan parties, rentals, or move-ins.
Ready to create your own success story? Upload blueprint photos or start a live voice call at CountBricks.com/consultation. Our residential construction team will craft an instant plan to refinish, re-color, and revive your kitchen cabinets—San Diego style.
