How much to have kitchen cupboards painted?

The kitchen itself is fine, solid oak units, it's just the orangey colour that dates it horribly. What would a decorator charge to spray or hand paint the doors

Asked by Elly on 27th Sep 2026
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"Hi how many cupboards what finish you looking for satin eggshell or a gloss
Sean"
Answered on 27th Sep 2026 - Member since Nov 2024 - report
"I only paint by hand my quote would £150--£200"
Answered on 2nd Oct 2026 - Member since Oct 2026 - report
"Look at just changing the doors as this gives a better all around Finish too"
Answered on 5th Oct 2026 - Member since Jan 2026 - report
"If you’re asking for a typical UK price, painting solid-oak kitchen cupboards can vary quite a bit depending on the number of doors/drawers and the finish.

* Hand-painted: roughly £1,000–£2,000 for an average kitchen.
* Professionally sprayed: roughly £1,500–£3,000+, particularly if doors and drawers are removed and sprayed off-site.
* A smaller kitchen with fewer units may cost considerably less.

For solid oak, the preparation is important. The doors normally need thorough cleaning/degreasing, sanding, suitable adhesion primer, and several coats of durable cabinet paint. The grain may still show through unless the surface is properly filled/primed.

If you’re replying to the question as a painter/decorator looking to attract the customer,  I can also write you a short, professional answer you can post underneath it"
Answered on 6th Oct 2026 - Member since Oct 2026 - report
"Total Project EstimatesSmall Kitchen Respray: £800–£1,600 for basic setups.Medium to Large Kitchen: £2,000–£4,500+ for hand-painted or full professional in-frame resprays with extensive prep work."
Answered on 27th Sep 2026 - Member since Jun 2026 - report
"Full prep and hand paint. Standard 8 piece £1700 and multiples thereof. Primed , undercuated scratch proof paint finish.
This would however required further information as to exact sizes and inclusion. Of ceilings/walls and other Kitchen woodworks."
Answered on 27th Sep 2026 - Member since Nov 2019 - report
"Probably 30 a medium sized cupboard, usually theres a secret minimum callout fee so small jobs are a good use of hours on the clock bumping it to 100"
Answered on 28th Sep 2026 - Member since Sep 2026 - report
"I would charge between £1,500 to £1,800 again depends on size and the work involved to achieve a perfect finish"
Answered on 28th Sep 2026 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"How many cupboard doors and end panels to be sprayed is normally startiing from £25 per door"
Answered on 28th Sep 2026 - Member since Nov 2025 - report
"Around £150 to £250.
Depends if you need them to be sprayed or painted by hand"
Answered on 30th Sep 2026 - Member since Sep 2026 - report
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