Kitchen Cupboard Painters · Price guide
Professional kitchen cupboard repainting prices
A clear guide to the starting cost, what is normally included and why every kitchen needs to be assessed before a firm written quotation is provided.
A realistic starting point
What does “from £1,450” mean?
The starting figure applies to a smaller, straightforward kitchen whose doors, drawer fronts and fixed sections are in sound condition and do not require unusually extensive preparation or repairs.
It is not intended to suggest that every kitchen costs £1,450. The number and design of the pieces, the construction, present condition, existing coating, colour change and amount of fixed work all influence the quotation.
David normally assesses the kitchen before confirming the scope and providing a firm written quotation. For enquiries farther from the main North Yorkshire service area, photographs and kitchen details can first be used to discuss an initial guide.
Understanding the quotation
Kitchen size is only one part of the price
Two kitchens with the same number of doors can require very different amounts of preparation and fixed work. This is why a simple online door-count calculator can give a misleading result.
Closest to the starting price
A limited number of standard doors and drawer fronts, uncomplicated fixed sections and sound surfaces needing the expected preparation.
Individually assessed
More doors and drawers, islands, glazed units, cornices, end panels, detailed mouldings or a demanding colour change all add to the work involved.
Individually assessed
Large in-frame kitchens, handmade joinery, extensive fixed cabinetry, repairs or the correction of a poor previous finish require a more detailed quotation.
Included in the standard service
What the professional quotation normally covers
- Identification, careful removal and transport of cupboard doors and drawer fronts
- Workshop preparation and hand-finishing of the removable pieces
- Preparation and painting of agreed fixed frames, end panels and plinths at the property
- A surface-appropriate water-based finishing system, normally involving five to eight coats
- Return, refitting and a final check of the completed doors and drawer fronts
- A written scope so that the work included in the quotation is clear
What can change the price?
The condition and construction matter
- Number, size and design of doors and drawer fronts
- In-frame cabinetry, beading, grooves, glazing and detailed mouldings
- Islands, dressers, pantry units, cornices and extensive end panels
- Grease contamination, water damage, loose joints or failing old coatings
- Timber, MDF, plywood, laminate or plastic-film construction
- The original finish and the proposed colour change
- Changes to handles where existing and new hole centres differ
- Property location, travelling and the organisation of on-site work
A genuine transformation
Keep the kitchen that already works
Professional repainting is most valuable when the existing cupboards and layout remain sound, but the colour or finish no longer suits the room.
The existing kitchen is retained and professionally repainted rather than removed and replaced.
Compare like with like
Repainting and replacement quotations cover different work
A replacement-kitchen headline price may not include everything needed to complete the room. When comparing options, check the full written scope rather than comparing one isolated figure.
KCP hand repainting
Kitchen spraying
Replacement doors
New budget kitchen
Top-range new kitchen
These figures are broad illustrations rather than quotations. Prices vary by supplier, area, specification, kitchen size and associated work. KCP's current starting guide is £1,450; David confirms the applicable price in a written quotation after assessing the kitchen.
| Consideration | Professional cupboard repainting | Full or partial replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Existing layout | Retained when it already works well. | May be retained or redesigned, depending on the project. |
| Cupboards and doors | Sound existing pieces are prepared and refinished. | New doors, units, panels or complete cabinetry may be required. |
| Worktops and appliances | Normally remain in place unless separate work is arranged. | Removal, alteration or replacement may be required. |
| Associated trades | The service centres on the cupboards and agreed fixed sections. | Fitting, plumbing, electrics, tiling, decorating and waste removal may need pricing. |
| Best suited to | A sound kitchen whose layout and construction remain useful. | A damaged, unsuitable kitchen or a project requiring a different layout. |
Suitable kitchens
From traditional timber to sound manufactured doors
The name on the kitchen does not determine the quotation by itself. David assesses the material, stability, present finish and amount of work required.
Solid timber, sound factory-painted MDF, well-made plywood, previously painted cupboards and some suitable factory finishes can often be repainted.
This can include handmade cabinetry and kitchens from makers such as Smallbone of Devizes, Tom Howley, Mark Wilkinson and Poggenpohl, as well as sound Howdens, Magnet, Wren and other manufactured kitchens.
Requesting a quotation
Useful details to send first
A few clear details help David understand the kitchen before arranging the next step.
- Your town or village
- Several wide photographs showing the complete kitchen
- Close photographs of any damage, peeling film or poor previous paintwork
- An approximate number of doors and drawer fronts
- The kitchen make or material, if known
- The colour or type of change being considered
Send the initial details
Use the enquiry form and include the location, kitchen description and photographs where possible.
Discuss suitability
David reviews the information and will normally call to discuss the kitchen and arrange a visit when appropriate.
Assessment
The construction, condition, fixed work, colour and practical details are considered properly.
Written quotation
You receive a clear quotation for the agreed professional repainting work.
Common questions
Kitchen cupboard painting prices
Is £1,450 the price of an average kitchen?
No. It is the lowest guide for a smaller straightforward kitchen in sound condition. Every firm price depends on the actual kitchen and the agreed scope.
Is removing and refitting the doors included?
David normally identifies, removes, transports and refits the cupboard doors and drawer fronts as part of the quoted service. The written quotation confirms exactly what is included.
Are the paint and finishing products included?
The agreed preparation and professional water-based finishing system are included in the written quotation unless a particular item is clearly stated separately.
Can changing the handles add to the cost?
It can. New handles are simplest when they use the existing holes. Different hole centres may require filling and redrilling, which can affect the work and may not always give the neatest result.
Why can two kitchens with the same number of doors cost differently?
Door design, fixed cabinetry, surface condition, previous coatings, repairs, colour change and property location can all alter the amount of preparation and finishing required.
What if the kitchen is unsuitable for repainting?
David will explain the problem. Some isolated defects may be repairable, but substantial moisture damage, unstable materials or seriously failing surfaces can make replacement the better option.
Next step
Tell David about your kitchen
Include your town or village, the type of kitchen if known, what you would like repainting and several photographs where possible.
David will review the details and normally call to discuss the kitchen and arrange an assessment when appropriate.