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Dave Lynch Home Repair Service
4.9(
70
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Serving Elmira, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Dave was very professional, easy to contact, and got started on my project right away. Less than a week after first contact the job was done. He did a great job, he really knows his stuff. I likely will call on Dave Lynch again for other projects. Would highly recommend."
Kitchen
Master Bath
1850 Farmhouse
Formal Dining Room
Amazing Transformation

+5

Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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House Doctors of the Triple Cities
5.0(
4
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Serving Elmira, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I need to replace faucet for laundry and utility tub sink. Need to fix connection issue from utility tub to sewer . House of professional came to give me estimate. Got estimate within few minutes. Their quote was reasonable. Upon hiring they showed up on time and completed all work professionally. Cleaned area after work. I would recommend them for work. I am in talk with them for another project as well. Hope it goes well as well."
Lighter color paint
Lighter color paint
Lighter color paint
Lighter color paint
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Elmira, NY

You'll need about two gallons of paint to fully cover your kitchen cabinets with two coats. Since each gallon covers around 350 square feet, it's a good idea to measure your cabinets or use a paint calculator to determine exactly how much you'll need. Starting with one or two coats of primer and then applying two to three layers of paint will give you a flawless, durable finish. Using high-quality paint can reduce the number of coats needed and provide a long-lasting finish.

The best type of paint for your kitchen cabinets is latex paint because it applies evenly and creates a durable finish. If you're painting wood surfaces and need extra adhesion, acrylic paint is a great alternative. We don't recommend oil-based paint for residential use due to its VOC emissions. For finishes, go with eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss, or satin, as matte finishes aren't as durable or as easy to clean.

The best method for painting kitchen cabinets is spray painting because it gives you a smooth, even finish without brush strokes. While brushes and rollers can work, they often leave marks and require more effort. If you're aiming for a professional look, spray painting is your best bet to enhance the beauty and durability of your cabinets.

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