How Much to Paint Kitchen Cabinets?

How Much to Paint Kitchen Cabinets?

We value transparency in our pricing. We want you to know up front how much things will cost given the scope of the work you want done. Painting your cabinets is more economical than replacing them and it can add value to your kitchen quickly, but it isn’t cheap. So how much should you plan for us to repaint your kitchen cabinets?

The average cost of having us paint your kitchen cabinets is about $1,400-6,000* depending on the amount of cabinetry you have in your home. Thats about ⅓ to ½ the cost of having a professional replace them with low end products. A cabinet painting project usually takes an average of 4-6 business days for our crew. Compared to the cost and inconvenience of replacing cabinetry, this option provides minimal disruption and expense for a dramatic transformation.

On the low end, the average cost of replacing kitchen cabinets is $7,000-15,000 and up. And you have to hire a contractor, take measurements, order them, and wait for them to arrive–sometimes for weeks. Then you have to tear out your kitchen and install them. Not to mention the added expense of countertops, flooring, and back splashes. Painting existing cabinets is very attractive when you don’t want to overhaul your kitchen or invest a ton in upgrading the look.

 

What is the process for painting cabinets with a standard smooth finish?

1. Remove all cabinet doors
2. Thoroughly clean all the surfaces with a degreasing agent like TSP ensure adhesion
3. Set up spray booth and mask kitchen area
4. Prime cabinets and doors
5. Paint cabinetry with 2-3 coats using a professional sprayer to achieve gorgeous results
6. Allow adequate drying time
7. Re-assemble doors and hardware
8. Clean up

What do I need to know about painted cabinetry?

Clients are surprised to know that painted cabinets will still show wood grain. What does that mean? Well, the grain creates bumps and ridges on the surface of cabinets. Paint will not fill the ridges completely. A good example of how it may look finished is to visit your local big box hardware store and look at the white painted interior room doors that have a wood grain texture. That is how a painted cabinet door can turn out.

They are very cleanable, especially with the products we use.

Painted cabinets are also popular in high end homes because of the color and finish flexibility. Wood cabinets can be really beautiful, but the truly remarkable ones have a price tag to match. Painted cabinets are more simple to change when your tastes change.

Contact us for a written estimate on painting your kitchen cabinetry.

*Reflects cost to paint cabinets in an average kitchen size in Colorado Springs, not a guarantee of prices as they vary. We will gladly provide an on-site written estimate.

Transform Your Kitchen or Bath Without Replacing Anything!

 

Kitchens and bathrooms are easily the most expensive rooms to revamp. Replacing floors, tile, countertops, appliances, and cabinets can run over $10,000-$15,000…easily.

But what if you’re on a budget and want to elevate the look of your kitchen or bath without replacing anything?

Thanks to interior designers and TV set designers, painted cabinetry in high end, luxury homes is now commonplace.

Painted cabinets brighten an otherwise visually dark room, can add an infusion of color and personality, and set the tone for one of the most important rooms in your home. Painting also effectively masks inexpensive cabinetry and can give the illusion of a custom installation.

 

Reasons to transform the look of your existing kitchen or bath cabinets with a little paint.

1. Because you can use any color of paint you’d like, you can work with your existing flooring, backsplash, tile, countertops, and fixtures.
2. Choose light colors to brighten up a visually dark space. White or cream colored cabinets are the most versatile and valuable for resale. Gray or gray blue colors are also very common and elegant.
3. They are just as cleanable as any other standard cabinet finish
4. Have you noticed how orange “golden oak” looks? Yikes. Builders all over Colorado still use it. It limits your paint, flooring, tile, and counter options.
5. You can choose a standard smooth finish. Or add personality with an antiqued or slightly distressed finish.
6. You have flexibility in how to use color. You can paint your kitchen island a different color than your main cabinets. You can paint the bottom half of your cabinets one color and the top half another. You can highlight an architectural feature with yet another color. You are limited only by your preferences and imagination.

Check out our Pinterest board for painted kitchen cabinets and painted bathroom cabinets for inspiration.