Cost to Paint Kitchen Cabinets

April 2025

	Item details	Qty	Low	High
	Cabinetry Painting Cost Non-discounted retail pricing for popular: Exterior enamel paint. Acrylic based, paint and primer in one. Eggshell and semi-gloss finish options. For wood, vinyl, stucco, brick. Mildew resistant. 15 yr warranty. Calculated purchase quantity includes overage for typical waste and small future repairs.	129 square feet	$44.39	$100.85
	Kitchen Cabinet Painting Labor, Basic Basic labor to paint kitchen cabinets with favorable site conditions. Prep up to 4 hr per 100 SF - remove or mask hardware. Mask adjacent areas. Clean, scrape, sand and repair up to 4 minor defects per 100 SF. Caulk gaps and spot prime. Roll / brush 2 coats of paint. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup.	129 square feet	$44.39	$100.85
	Kitchen Cabinet Painting Job Supplies Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to paint kitchen cabinets including: masking tape and paper, surface repair and preparation material, primers, and cleanup supplies.	129 square feet	$44.39	$100.85
	Kitchen Cabinet Painting Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 115 V high volume, low pressure paint sprayer for fine finish quality. Daily rental. Consumables extra.	129 square feet	$44.39	$100.85
	Option: Remove Finish Protect adjacent surfaces. Apply 1 layer of chemical finish remover. Scrape surface, edges and ridges. Sand or rub with steel wool to remove final residue. Dispose of job waste responsibly. For polyurethane, varnish or non-lead based paint finishes only. Does not include extra steps and extra costs required for lead based paint removal. Material cost includes dump fee.	129 square feet	$44.39	$100.85
	Cabinetry Painting Debris Disposal Costs to load, haul away and dispose of old materials, installation waste and associated debris.		0.2835	0.3225
	Unused Minimum Labor Balance of 2 hr(s) minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks.


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This example estimate is for BASIC work performed in readily serviceable conditions by qualified professionals, using popular, IN STOCK products, materials and supplies available at home improvement retailers. Your actual costs will vary due to the unique conditions, requirements, labor options and material choices of your project. Work not mentioned on this page, work with schedule difficulty, work during periods of local labor shortages, and work using master craftsman, premium materials, custom built products, project supervision may result in HIGHER COSTS!

This example estimate is for educational and illustrative purposes - it is NOT a substitute for written quotes from trade professionals. Homewyse strongly recommends that you contact reputable professionals for itemized assessments of work required and costs for your project - before making any decisions or commitments.

The example estimate includes:

Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
Costs to prepare the worksite for Kitchen Cabinet Painting, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
Labor setup time and mobilization time typical of local, small Kitchen Cabinet Painting jobs.

The example estimate does NOT include:

Costs for any work or materials not specifically mentioned on this page.
Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surface finishes (including molding) and fixtures, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing any systems into compliance with current building codes.
Costs for testing and remediation of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, radon, etc.).
General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the Kitchen Cabinet Painting. Add 13% to 22% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
Sales tax on materials and supplies.
Permit or inspection fees (or portion thereof) required by your local building department for your overall project.

References - Kitchen Cabinet Painting

Product and Supplies Data: Home Depot Paints, Stains and Supplies Home Depot, Apr 2025, Website
Product and Supplies Data: Lowes Paints, Stains and Supplies Lowes , Apr 2025, Website
Product and Supplies Data: Menards Paints, Stains and Supplies Menards, Apr 2025, Website
Product and Supplies Data: Here's a Painting Price List Contractor Talk, Apr 2025, Website
Interior Design: Materials and Specifications Fairchild Publications; first edition, Oct 2008, Lisa Godsey, ISBN 1563674874
Home Improvement 1 2 3 Homer, TLC, Apr 2025, Editorial Staff, ISBN 696213273
Carpentry and Building Construction Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6th edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
Product and Supplies Data: The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 5: Partitions, Ceilings, Floors, and Stairs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Apr 2025, Editorial Staff
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Apr 2025, Staff
Employer Costs for Employee Compensation US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Apr 2025, Staff
Project Spending Data: Harvard University JCHS Homeowner Expenditures Harvard University, Apr 2025, Website

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