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When done professionally, cabinet refinishing can last for many years and hold up beautifully to daily use. The key is the boxes underneath: if your existing cabinets are solid, a professional refinish protects them with durable, properly applied coatings, so the finish lasts far longer than a DIY paint job that tends to peel. You get a result that rivals new cabinets at a fraction of the cost, without replacing structurally sound cabinetry.