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Grapevine Cabinets is a small company dedicated to providing top quality solutions for worn or out-dated cabinetry.   We specialize in the refacing and refinishing of installed cabinets.  Since cabinetry is often the focal point of kitchens and bathrooms, there is a high value in what we do.  We offer you attractive products, fair pricing, and reliable service.

Some of our customers have said...

"Jeff, we continue to get great comments on our cabinets, I want you to know how much your work is appreciated." --Troy C, Chandler

"My kitchen looks amazing! Jeff really pays attention to detail. I was able to update the look of my kitchen at a much lower price than I had expected. Thank you!" --Rick H, Phoenix

"They look like brand new cabinets!" --Cathy G, Scottsdale

"I want you to know how much I love my refinished kitchen cabinets! Everyone who sees them is very complimentary and, of course, I let them know about you and how professional and efficient you are. I would recommend you to anyone who is in need of your services." --Marsha L, Phoenix

"I wanted to thank you for a job well done at the Le residence!  The results exceeded our expectations and the process was painless.  Thank you for taking care of my client's needs down to the last detail! --Mackenzie C, Interior Designer
       

About 13 years ago, my wife really wanted a particular wooden toy box that resembled a treasure chest, but it was out of our new-baby budget.  With a little ambition but little experience, I said to her, “I can make that!”  So I did.  My challenge was that the only tools I owned or had ever used were a plastic miter box, handsaw, and a first generation cordless screwdriver.  The only thing I had ever built was a pine wood derby car in Cub Scouts, and my father did most of the work with his handsaw and miter box.  In addition, I knew absolutely nothing about applying a stain or finish of any kind. 

Anyway, I gave it my best effort and well, let’s just say you could put toys in it.  That's ok, It was my first project.  I knew I could do better if I just had a table saw…then a jigsaw…then a band saw…then a planer…and on…and on…and on (this was more than an excuse to buy more tools, honest!).  So you can guess what this led to: Over time, I had accumulated a garage full of machinery and could build just about anything.  As a hobbyist, I made all kinds of tables, jewelry boxes, cigar humidors, cutting boards, and all sorts of things for family and friends.  However, my least favorite part of the project was applying the finish.  I could ruin the best piece by slopping on some off-the-shelf finish.  The results were often disappointing to me.

Eventually, I tackled my first cabinet refacing project, which was our own ugly white-washed kitchen cabinetry.  Biting off perhaps more than I could chew at the time, I made 33 cabinet doors and drawer fronts from scratch. The doors and fronts turned out great but once again, I ruined them in the finishing stage by using an off-the-shelf polyurethane/stain product.  What was I thinking?  I needed a spray system and some finishing know-how in order to get the professional results I was looking for.  So, I kept experimenting with my projects.  With the right equipment, knowledge, and practical experience, I was finally able to lay down a top-notch finish to complement my time-invested woodworking projects.  Primarily, I use waterborne coatings which have come a long way in appearance and durability.  New technologies have definitely brought waterborne coatings up to par with the solvent based coatings of the past.

 
I enjoyed working with wood so much I decided to make it a living.  These days, I purchase factory custom-made prefinished materials for refacing.  After a lot of research and development, I created a custom refinishing process with great looking, durable results.  I truly enjoy bringing these valuable cabinetry services to my customers.

Jeff Christman
Owner