Cost to Paint Kitchen Cabinets (and for Cabinet Painters)

Kitchens are one of the most costly rooms to renovate. This is partially due to the number of appliances plus the often custom cut cabinetry. Replacing cabinets will set you back thousands, plus the mess in your kitchen. Instead of replacing, CertaPro Painters of Twin Cities East can paint kitchen cabinets for a refreshed look.

Painting kitchen cabinets is by no means a fast, clean or easy task. Hiring the crew to come in will allow for more hands on the project, speeding up the process some. There is a potential for quite a few things to go wrong, so this is not a project that is recommended for novices. Not all cabinets are good candidates for painting. Here are a few things to consider:

Layout

As you would expect, a larger kitchen requires more cabinets and more painting. If you are considering a professional, more cabinets mean more labor hours to be charged. Most pros charge either by the square foot or hour. Either way, a larger kitchen will cost more. Many will want to see the project before they quote a price. If you are working on it yourself, know this. Typically a gallon of paint will cover 400 square feet. Plan for some extra for a cabinet renovation.

Materials

For a do-it-yourselfer, arguably your biggest cost is the supplies for the job. Most homeowners need to start from scratch. You’ll need brushes, rollers, tape, drop cloths and paint. You should expect to spend $200-$600 on supplies, depending on quality and size of the kitchen. For cabinets, our experts warn not to skimp on quality. As high-touch, high-impact surfaces, it’s important to use quality paint or it could break down faster. Bristles and fuzz can be left in the finish from lesser quality products. Hiring pros means you don’t have to worry about issues with the outcome or shopping for things like rollers. Crews will bring their tools of choice with them.

Geographic Location

Where you live affects everything from the cost of housing to the cost of gas. Home improvement projects are no different. Thumbtack researched painter projects of similar sizes in different areas. The prices quoted varied from $400 to over $1,500. Some of the larger providers have online estimator tools you can use to get an idea of their costs.

Time

To properly paint kitchen cabinets, there are quite a few steps involved. You should remove doors, hardware and prepare it properly. A room painting project requires you plan to spend ⅔ of your time on preparation; with cabinets the number is much higher. Sanding and priming can take an entire day for a novice. If you are not in the job for the long haul, consider hiring a crew.

CertaPro Painters would be happy to schedule a free estimate for your kitchen cabinet painting project. Learn more or call us now.