November 2025

The holidays are when homeowners start looking closely at their kitchens and bathrooms and noticing every chip, stain, and dated color. As a professional refinisher, this is your moment to step in with fast, high-impact updates that don’t require a full remodel.

With material costs rising due to new tariffs on common cabinet imports and more, homeowners are rethinking whether to refinish surfaces or remodel entire rooms. This article breaks down what refinishing professionals need to know — from tariff + supply-chain impacts to strategic service positioning — so you can advise clients intelligently, adapt your offering, and grow your business in the current market.