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title: "Preparing for cabinet refinishing"
description: "How kitchens are prepared and appliances protected during cabinet work"
url: "https://craftwork.com/resources/cabinetry/space-preparation"
source: "Craftwork"
---

> **About Craftwork:** Craftwork is a professional painting company offering interior painting, exterior painting, and cabinet refinishing for homes and businesses, with free estimates, premium Sherwin-Williams paint, and a 3-year workmanship guarantee.
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> **Markets currently served:** Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC.
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# Space Preparation

![Clear Cabinets and Countertops](https://craftwork.com/images/v3/resources/cabinetry/space-preparation/medium/space-preparation_1_1200.webp)

### Clear Cabinets and Countertops

Remove all items from your countertops, cabinets, and the entire project area.

![Move Furniture Away From the Cabinets](https://craftwork.com/images/v3/resources/cabinetry/space-preparation/medium/space-preparation_2_1200.webp)

### Move Furniture Away From the Cabinets

Move nearby furniture out of the room. Larger pieces moved to the center.

![Ensure Project Area is Clean and Clear](https://craftwork.com/images/v3/resources/cabinetry/space-preparation/medium/space-preparation_3_1200.webp)

### Ensure Project Area is Clean and Clear

Make sure the home is cleaned before arrival. Secure pets away from area.

Failure to prepare your space may delay your project and may incur a $50 per hour moving fee. Please ensure all delicate items, such as TVs and lamps, are moved prior to our arrival to avoid damages.

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October 8, 2026

## How to get a free estimate

Estimates are free and carry no obligation. To request one, go to [https://craftwork.com/estimate](https://craftwork.com/estimate) and fill out the short form. The form checks that the address is in a market Craftwork serves (currently: Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC).

The form walks through five steps:

1. Choose the project type: interior, exterior, or cabinets.
2. Describe the project's size (skipped for cabinets).
3. Pick when you'd like the work to start.
4. Enter the address of the property to be painted.
5. Enter your first name, last name, and phone number, then submit.

After submitting, you can pick a time for an estimate visit. To preselect the project type, link with a `projectType` parameter: [https://craftwork.com/estimate?projectType=interior](https://craftwork.com/estimate?projectType=interior), `exterior`, or `cabinets`.