Cabinet painting instead of a new kitchen
A fraction of the cost of replacing units, and the finish depends almost entirely on the degreasing and sanding nobody sees.
- Typically $900–$3,500 average kitchen
- 3–5 days
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What cabinet painting usually costs
$900–$3,500 average kitchen
Door and drawer count, spray versus brush, and the existing finish. Laminate and thermofoil need bonding primers and cost more.
A typical US range to plan around, not a quote — every professional on Task Masters sets and publishes their own price, and you see it before you book.
What a cabinet painting job normally includes
- Removing and labelling doors, drawers and hardware
- Degreasing thoroughly — the step that decides whether it lasts
- Sanding and priming with a primer matched to the existing surface
- Spraying or brushing two finish coats on doors, drawers and frames
- Rehanging, adjusting hinges and refitting hardware
About cabinet painting
Painting kitchen cabinets is the highest-impact, lowest-cost change available to a dated kitchen where the carcasses are still sound. It is also the paint job least forgiving of shortcuts: cabinet doors are touched constantly and cleaned regularly, so a finish that was not properly degreased, sanded and primed will chip and peel within a year.
Cabinet painting typically runs $900 to $3,500 for an average kitchen, against $8,000 and upwards to replace the units — which is why it is one of the most popular improvement jobs there is. Price moves with the number of doors and drawers, whether they are sprayed or brushed, and the existing finish: laminate and thermofoil need specific bonding primers and cost more than bare or previously painted wood. Spraying gives the smoothest result and is usually done with the doors removed and finished off site or in a masked area. Expect the kitchen to be partly out of use for several days.
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Questions about cabinet painting
How long will painted cabinets last?
Properly prepared and with a durable cabinet-grade finish, eight to fifteen years before they need attention. Poorly prepared — not degreased, not sanded, wrong primer — they chip within a year. Preparation is the whole story on this job.
Can laminate or thermofoil cabinets be painted?
Yes, but they need a bonding primer designed for non-porous surfaces, and thermofoil that is already peeling has to be dealt with first. Tell the painter what your doors are made of when you ask for a quote — it changes both the materials and the price.
Can I use the kitchen while it is being done?
Partly. Doors and drawer fronts are usually removed and finished elsewhere, so the carcasses stay usable, but expect several days of open shelving, masking, and no access while frames are being coated. Plan meals accordingly.
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