Guide
What cabinet painting costs, and what changes the price
· Updated · By GK Painting & Remodeling
In short, three things set the number: how many cabinets, doors, and drawers there are, what condition they're in, and the paint you choose.
We don't publish a price list, because two kitchens the same size can have very different numbers of cabinets, doors, and drawers. What we can tell you is exactly how a quote from us is put together, so there are no surprises when George calls.
Priced per cabinet, with paint included
Cabinet refinishing is priced per cabinet, and the paint is included in that price. So the biggest factor is simply the size of the job: how many cabinets there are, and how many doors and drawer fronts come off to be sprayed.
That's also why a rough count helps so much when you ask for an estimate. A quick tally of cabinets, doors, and drawers helps George get you a real number faster.
Getting more than one quote? Here's how to compare cabinet quotes, so every painter prices the same count.
The condition of your cabinets
George looks at the condition of the cabinets before he quotes. Every job gets the same preparation (cleaning, degreasing, sanding, and priming), and cabinets with heavy buildup or damage need more of it. If refinishing isn't the right call for your kitchen, he'll tell you plainly instead of quoting it anyway.
The paint you choose
We use premium paint from Sherwin-Williams and Behr, and Behr is the more economical of the two. If you'd rather use a brand you already like, we'll use it. Your written quote is built around the paint you pick.
What's included in the price
- A free estimate and a written quote with a start date
- Help choosing the color and finish
- Floors, counters, and appliances protected before work starts
- Doors and drawer fronts sprayed, frames finished in your kitchen
- Everything reinstalled and adjusted so it hangs straight
- A walkthrough before we call it done
What never changes the price
The written quote is the price, no extra charge if the job takes longer than expected.
What refinishing leaves alone
Refinishing leaves your cabinet boxes, counters, backsplash, and plumbing exactly where they are. None of that has to be bought, torn out, or reinstalled, and most kitchens are done in one to two weeks.
What to have ready for the call
- Roughly how many cabinets, doors, and drawers there are.
- What they're made of: stained wood, laminate, or already painted.
- Whether any built-ins, a hutch, or a bookcase should be included.
- The color you have in mind, or that you'd like help choosing.
- Any paint brand you'd prefer we use.
See how our kitchen cabinet painting works or browse every before and after.
Thinking about your own cabinets?
Send a few details. George will call to talk it through, visit if he needs to see the space, and send a free written quote.
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