When Karl Keppeler's neighbor finished a cabinet refinishing project and raved about the results, Karl reached out to Matt DiLeone. What he found was a craftsman who had spent over 30 years transforming homes across Long Island, from exclusive Hamptons properties to commercial buildings, before channeling that experience into a cabinet refinishing specialty built around one obsession. The factory finish.
Matt DiLeone founded Magic Cabinet Refinishing in Manorville, operating out of a dedicated shop on Bailey Lane where cabinet doors and drawer fronts are spray-finished before returning to the home. The fully insured team specializes in kitchen and bathroom cabinet refinishing using Renner Italia industrial coatings, an Italian specialty product with an added hardener engineered for durability well beyond standard paint. New hardware installation and crown molding additions round out the transformation.
The company serves Long Island homeowners across Suffolk County, including Southampton, Smithtown, Center Moriches, Westhampton, and surrounding communities. Matt has held his Suffolk County Home Improvement Contractor license continuously since 2018.
Reviewers go into unusual detail describing the prep work. Ann Priapi noted Matt's team as "meticulous, conscientious, honest, punctual, attentive — a true craftsman." Multiple customers describe plastic ZipWalls sealing off the kitchen, air scrubbers venting dust and odors, and every surface masked before a single coat is applied. Cabinet doors and drawer fronts leave the home entirely, sprayed to a smooth finish in Matt's dedicated shop before returning for installation.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Long-term durability is one of the clearest patterns in the reviews. Michelle Lynette returned years after her project to confirm her cabinets were "still in MINT condition" — with two kids and a dog in the house, noting zero imperfections or chips. The Renner Italia industrial coating with added hardener is specifically engineered for cabinet surfaces, and multiple reviewers note results that left guests assuming they had purchased an entirely new kitchen.
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Communication consistency is one of the most frequently praised aspects across the reviews. Mary Donnellan described Matt as someone who "detailed every day of the schedule which was done on time." Customers across multiple reviews confirm receiving upfront written schedules, daily progress updates, and crews arriving on time each day of the project. Several reviewers note that the project finished exactly when Matt said it would.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Cleanliness is a recurring theme. One reviewer noted that "by the time they left, you'd never have known all this work had been done" — a phrase echoed in similar form across multiple reviews. Customers describe returning to kitchens with no dust residue, no paint odor, and no evidence of the work beyond the transformed cabinets. The ZipWall containment system and air scrubbers appear to be central to this outcome.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Matt's direct involvement is a consistent theme. Reviewers describe him personally walking through the process before work begins, discussing color options in detail, and remaining accessible throughout. Marina noted he was "organized and professional — everything was well scheduled and went smoothly according to plan." Several reviewers specifically mention Matt by name when describing what made their experience stand out, suggesting he remains a hands-on presence rather than a distant manager.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Value relative to full renovation cost comes up repeatedly. Customers describe receiving multiple quotes before choosing Magic Cabinet Refinishing and consistently frame the decision as getting near-new results at a fraction of replacement cost. One reviewer described the outcome as "everyone thinks I got a new kitchen" — without the disruption or expense of a full remodel. The website notes an average kitchen takes about a week, reinforcing the time savings alongside the cost advantage.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Two one-star reviews appear on Google, and owner Matt DiLeone responded to both directly and professionally. His responses noted that all surfaces were masked prior to spraying, disputed the overspray claims with specifics, and documented that he provided free touch-up paint as a goodwill gesture. He also noted the reviewer later requested additional work and referrals — context that most readers can weigh alongside the two reviews against over two dozen detailed five-star accounts from named customers with photos.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
New York State does not require a state-level painting contractor license. Home improvement work in Suffolk County requires a county-level Home Improvement Contractor license through the Suffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs. Magic Cabinet Refinishing operates under owner Matthew DiLeone's active Suffolk County Home Improvement Contractor License No. H-59660, issued January 23, 2018, and valid through January 1, 2028. The business operates as a sole proprietorship under the licensed name Magic Painting.
-Verification Sources: Suffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs