Project Brief:

Our client, Donna Barfield, wanted to refresh and modernize her home’s interior without the expense of a full remodel. Her original wood-grain kitchen cabinets, decorative ceiling trellis (faux beams) in the living room, custom built-in shelving, and stairwell woodwork all had great structure but an outdated finish.

 Solution:
Rather than replacing these features—which would have cost tens of thousands of dollars—Pathway Home Painting & Improvements refurbished each surface to achieve a sleek, Extra White satin finish.

Our process included:

• Meticulous hand and machine sanding of every surface to remove old coatings and smooth the grain.

• Application of special wood fillers to eliminate deep grain patterns for a uniform, factory-smooth look.

• Sealing with shellac-based oil primer to ensure strong adhesion and block tannin bleed-through.

Finishing with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Series paint, applied via professional spray system for a flawless satin finish.