Karen's Custom Cabinets

Business Details

28 Years

experience

Your Trusted Cabinet Painting Experts in Atascadero, CA

Founded in 1998, Karen's Custom Cabinets has established itself as a trusted leader in custom cabinet painting and refinishing. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with a contractor-licensed operation and formal interior design expertise to deliver exceptional results. We specialize in transforming kitchens, bathrooms, and furniture through meticulous painted finishes, artisan glazing, and custom murals. Serving San Luis Obispo County since 2003, we prioritize precision in every detail while maintaining efficient project timelines. Our process includes comprehensive surface preparation, specialty cabinet painting with HVLP technology, and protective finishes for lasting durability.

We extend our expertise to wall treatments like Venetian plaster and hand-painted furniture restoration. With a focus on minimizing client disruption, most work is completed off-site or with careful on-site protection measures. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our repeat clientele and professional recognition within the local design community. We maintain full licensing and insurance for client peace of mind. Our team's dedication to continuous improvement is demonstrated through ongoing education in the latest finishing techniques. Whether working with homeowners or design professionals, we deliver tailored solutions that balance aesthetic vision with functional longevity.

Services

Cabinet Painting Wall Treatments Furniture Painting Custom Murals Cabinet Refinishing Venetian Plaster Door Refinishing

Details

Year established: 1998

Highlights and features

We offer 25+ years of specialized cabinet finishing expertise since 1998
Our contractor-licensed team ensures professional-grade results
Interior design expertise enhances aesthetic outcomes
We serve 10+ communities across San Luis Obispo County
We provide free in-home consultations with no obligation

What people say

THE BEST Meticulous attention Beautiful work Transformation Completed on time

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Services

Cabinet Painting

Our cabinet painting service revitalizes kitchen and bathroom cabinetry with custom painted finishes. We use specialty cabinet paints and HVLP spraying technology to achieve factory-smooth results. The process includes thorough surface preparation, stain-blocking primers, and protective topcoats for lasting durability. This solution offers significant cost savings compared to cabinet replacement while maintaining full functionality during most projects.

Wall Treatments

We create custom wall treatments using Venetian plaster and specialty paint techniques. Our artisans apply textured and glazed finishes that add depth and sophistication to residential interiors. The process includes surface preparation, multiple finish layers, and protective sealants. These treatments transform ordinary walls into designer features while maintaining durability for high-traffic areas.

Custom Murals

Our custom mural service transforms walls with hand-painted designs tailored to client preferences. We create both on-site and off-site canvas murals featuring themes ranging from nature scenes to abstract art. The process includes design consultation, color matching, and professional installation. Off-site murals offer the added benefit of portability for future relocation.

Cabinet Refinishing

Our cabinet refinishing process restores worn cabinetry through comprehensive restoration steps. This includes door removal, surface preparation, wood repair, and application of custom glaze finishes. We maintain strict dust control during on-site work and offer off-site refinishing options. The multi-step process ensures renewed functionality and aesthetic appeal while preserving existing cabinet structures.

Furniture Painting

We specialize in transforming furniture pieces with custom painted finishes and artisan detailing. Our process includes surface preparation, wood repair, and application of durable paint and glaze combinations. This service caters to both modern and antique furniture, offering updated aesthetics while preserving structural integrity. We provide color consultation to ensure perfect coordination with existing decor schemes.

People

Karen Hernandez

Owner

Karen founded the company in 1998 after years working with designers and builders. She obtained her contractor's license in 2003 and pursued interior design education to enhance her expertise. With over 25 years of experience in custom painting, she specializes in detailed finishes and client-focused solutions.

Questions

What cabinet painting services do you offer?

We specialize in custom cabinet painting for kitchens and bathrooms using specialty paints and glazes. Our process includes surface preparation, stain-blocking primers, and protective finishes for lasting results.

Do you provide wall treatment options?

Yes, we offer Venetian plaster and specialty paint finishes for walls. Our artisans create textured, glazed, and custom-designed wall treatments that complement your interior decor.

What areas do you serve?

We serve San Luis Obispo County including Atascadero, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, and surrounding communities for all our painting and finishing services.

Is a free consultation available?

Yes, we offer free in-home consultations to discuss your project needs. Contact us at 805-712-4222 to schedule your consultation with our design experts.

Can you create custom murals?

We create custom murals on walls or canvas featuring themes like nature scenes, children's motifs, or abstract designs. We offer both on-site and removable off-site mural options.

What is your cabinet refinishing process?

Our process includes removing doors, surface preparation, wood repair, priming, painting with specialty cabinet paint, and applying protective finishes for durable, long-lasting results.

Reviews (4)

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Lana Clemens

Mar 05, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
This is the second time Ive used Karen for a project. Karen is professional and provides a lot of valuable input. The quality of her work is excellent. I have recommended her to four other people who ended up using her and were also very pleased.
Service:Paint cabinets

Felicia Cashin

Jan 06, 2020 Report

When we purchased a "used" home in a community I thought it was move in ready, but, guess what? I wanted to make changes and changing the cabinets from brown to white was at the top of my list. I was about to give up when we were referred to Karen's Custom Cabinets in Atascadero. What luck!! Karen and her son were fantastic in helping us to get this completed in a temely manner. The cabinets are gorgeous. Not a day goes by that I don't get a compliment from someone on them. I'm so glad we went ahead and make the change and that karen and her son were in charge. When we started freaking out they

Coinbase Support

Aug 26, 2019 Report

Karen's Custom Cabinets did a wonderful job for us . They repainted our walls in a complicated faux texture and cabinets in Southwest green

Candice Soots

May 29, 2019 Report

Karen and her son Keith came in refinished my old outdated kitchen cabinets. They did an amazing job in less then 2 weeks. I would definitely recommend them to anyone with a dream of a new beautiful kitchen, at a reasonable price!