How much does a kitchen respray cost?

Kitchen respray prices in 2026

EAL's kitchen cabinet spraying starts from £650, with no VAT added because the business isn't VAT registered. Kitchens are booking now across Milton Keynes and the surrounding towns.

The market figures give you a sense of scale. Your own quote comes from photos of your kitchen. See kitchen cabinet spraying for what's included.

What affects the price of a kitchen respray

• Number of doors, drawer fronts and panels. This is the biggest factor. End panels, plinths, cornices and an island all add to the count.
• Door style. Flat slab doors are quicker to prepare and spray than shaker or moulded doors with lots of edges.
• Material. MDF, solid timber and previously painted doors spray well. Gloss laminate needs more preparation, and peeling vinyl wrap has to be stripped first.
• Condition. Chips, water damage around the sink and grease near the hob all need repairing or deep cleaning before priming.
• Frames as well as doors. Spraying the cabinet frames and carcass edges, not just the doors, gives the most complete look.
• Extras. Wardrobes, a dresser or a utility room done at the same time share the set-up cost. See furniture spraying.

Which kitchen doors can be sprayed?

• MDF doors, painted or unpainted: spray very well once sanded and primed.
• Solid timber doors: spray well after cleaning, sanding and a suitable primer.
• Laminate and melamine doors: often yes, with thorough keying and a bonding primer.
• Previously painted doors: yes, once loose paint is removed and the surface is keyed.
• Peeling vinyl-wrapped doors: the wrap usually needs stripping first, and badly swollen doors may be better replaced.
• Doors with water-swollen MDF edges: spraying won't fix swelling, so those doors may need replacing.

If you're not sure what your doors are made of, a close-up photo of a door edge usually tells Ethan straight away.

Spraying vs hand-painting kitchen cabinets

Kitchen cabinet painting with a brush and roller is a popular DIY project, and it can look good. Spraying is different in a few ways that matter on a kitchen:

• Finish. Spraying lays down thin, even coats with no brush marks or roller stipple, which is what gives the smooth, factory-style look.
• Edges and details. Shaker profiles and moulded edges are where brush painting shows drips and build-up. Spraying covers them evenly.
• Preparation. The finish depends on cleaning, degreasing, keying and priming, whichever method you use. Most failures come from skipping that.
• Disruption. A professional respray is planned so the room is masked and protected, and Ethan will explain how the job will run with your quote.

Is a kitchen respray worth it?

A respray makes most sense when the kitchen works for you but the colour doesn't. Good signs it's worth doing:

• The cabinets are solid, the doors hang straight and the hinges work.
• You're happy with the layout, worktops and appliances.
• You want a modern colour such as sage green, navy, greige, black or white, without the cost and mess of a new kitchen.
• You're selling or letting and want the kitchen to photograph well.

If the carcasses are falling apart, the layout doesn't work or you want different appliances, a new kitchen is probably the better buy. You'll be told honestly if that's the case.

Getting a kitchen quote

Send photos of the whole kitchen from a couple of angles, a close-up of one door and its edge, and a rough count of doors and drawers. Add the colour you like if you have one. Use WhatsApp or the quote form and Ethan will come back with a price and the next available dates.