Junk In Her Trunk
Cabinet painting questions
Answers to the questions Jacksonville homeowners ask us most about painting kitchen cabinets with Junk In Her Trunk.
Cost and payment · Timeline · Process and products · Warranty and care · About the company
Cost and payment
How much does it cost to paint kitchen cabinets in Jacksonville?
Most kitchens painted by Junk In Her Trunk in Jacksonville cost $3,000 to $5,000, depending on the size of the kitchen. Every project starts with a free quote, so you know the price before anything is scheduled.
Is painting cabinets cheaper than replacing them?
Yes. Painting solid cabinets with Junk In Her Trunk costs a fraction of a full replacement and takes 4 to 5 days instead of a month.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, Junk In Her Trunk requires a $500 deposit to hold your project dates.
Is the quote free?
Yes, Junk In Her Trunk gives free quotes for cabinet painting and furniture refinishing across North Florida. Request your free quote.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, Junk In Her Trunk offers two ways to finance a project: apply through FlexxBuy before the project starts, or choose Affirm when you pay your invoice. See financing options and fees.
Timeline
How long does it take to paint kitchen cabinets?
Junk In Her Trunk finishes a typical kitchen in 4 to 5 days, starting on a Monday. We take the doors and drawer fronts to our Jacksonville warehouse for prep and painting, prep your kitchen and spray the frames in place, then bring the doors back and reinstall them.
How soon can you start?
Junk In Her Trunk is usually booked about 2 to 3 months out, and every cabinet job starts on a Monday. When a client cancels, we fill the opening from the wait list, so you may be able to start sooner.
When can I use my cabinets again?
Your cabinets are dry and ready to use as soon as Junk In Her Trunk finishes, but the paint takes roughly 10 days to fully cure. Open and close doors and drawers gently during those first 10 days.
Process and products
Do you spray or brush the cabinets?
Junk In Her Trunk sprays every cabinet with an HVLP (high volume, low pressure) sprayer for an even finish with no brush marks or lines. Doors and drawer fronts are sprayed at our Jacksonville warehouse, and frames are sprayed in place in your kitchen.
What paint do you use?
Junk In Her Trunk uses a low-VOC waterborne acrylic enamel over a bonding primer, applied in two to three coats. The enamel has its finish built in, so there is no separate clear topcoat.
Why don't you use a 2K polyurethane or a clear topcoat?
A clear polyurethane topcoat over painted cabinets can yellow over time. Our enamel has the finish built in, so the color stays as vibrant as the day it was done.
Do you paint bathroom vanities and furniture?
Yes, Junk In Her Trunk paints bathroom vanities with the same durable finish used on kitchens, and refinishes dressers, tables, hutches and heirloom pieces. Furniture is where the company started.
Warranty and care
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes, Junk In Her Trunk will come back and fix any issue with your paint job at no charge for one year after the job. After the first year we still come out for touch-ups for a nominal hourly charge, though most clients never need to call us.
How do I clean painted cabinets?
Clean cabinets painted by Junk In Her Trunk with a soft cloth and diluted Dawn dish soap. Don't use Magic Erasers or abrasive cleaners on them.
About the company
What areas do you serve?
Junk In Her Trunk paints cabinets across North Florida, from Amelia Island in the north to south St. Augustine, including Jacksonville, Mandarin, Nocatee, Julington Creek, St. Johns, Ponte Vedra, Fleming Island and Orange Park. Junk In Her Trunk is a preferred vendor for Nocatee, St. Johns Golf & Country Club and Julington Creek Plantation.
Are you licensed and insured?
Junk In Her Trunk is a licensed business and carries business liability insurance. There is no specialty license for cabinet painting.
How long have you been in business?
Mindy Pelton started Junk In Her Trunk painting furniture in her garage in 2014 and formed Junk In Her Trunk LLC in 2016. Since then the company has refinished more than 2,000 kitchens.
Can I see photos of your work?
Yes, the Junk In Her Trunk gallery shows kitchens, vanities and furniture we've refinished around Jacksonville. See the gallery.