Why paint instead of replace
Many kitchens are perfectly sound behind tired doors. If the units are solid and the layout works, painting the cabinets gives the room a completely new look without the cost, waste and upheaval of ripping everything out.
It also suits homeowners planning other work in the room, since a colour change on the units can be timed with new worktops, handles or a fresh wall colour. New handles fitted afterwards are a small change that makes a surprising difference to the finished look.
Preparation is everything in a kitchen
Kitchen doors carry years of grease and cleaning residue that ordinary paint will not stick to. Every surface is degreased thoroughly, sanded to give a key, and any chips or dents filled. A suitable primer goes on before the top coats, because skipping it is what causes paint to scratch off around handles within weeks.
Doors and drawer fronts are usually taken off and painted flat where practical, which gives a smoother result than painting them hanging.
Hand-painted and sprayed finishes
A hand-painted finish with a good brush or roller suits most kitchens and keeps the work straightforward in an occupied home. Sprayed finishes give a factory-smooth look but need more masking and ventilation, and not every kitchen suits spraying in place. We talk honestly about which approach fits your kitchen rather than promising a particular method.
- Cabinet doors and drawer fronts
- Unit frames, end panels and plinths
- New handles fitted after painting if wanted
- Durable, wipeable finishes suited to kitchens
Durable finishes for a working kitchen
Kitchen cabinets need a paint that copes with steam, splashes and constant wiping. Hard-wearing satin or eggshell finishes made for woodwork and furniture are the usual choice, and the paint needs time to cure fully before heavy use, which we plan around how your household uses the kitchen.
Colour choice matters practically as well as visually. Very dark colours show dust and fingerprints more readily, while mid-tones tend to be the most forgiving in a busy family kitchen.
Cabinets as part of a wider refresh
Painting the units often goes hand in hand with repainting the walls and woodwork, covered on our interior painting page, and any other timber in the room can be finished to match through our woodwork painting service. Freestanding dressers, larder units and shelving in the same room can be painted to match the cabinets.
To get a quote, send us the details or call 07735 852901.