Budgeting for Your Cabinet Painting Project

Understanding the Costs - a beginners guide to cabinet painting

 

  • Average Price Breakdown:
    • DIY: $200–$600 (paint, primer, tools).
    • Professional: $1,500–$5,000, depending on kitchen size and complexity.
  • Pro Tip-
    •  request multiple quotes when deciding on hiring a professional.

Factors That Affect Cost of Cabinet Painting 

cabinet size matters
  • Cabinet size and number of doors.
four popular paint sheen finish are satin, semi gloss, flat and eggshell
  • Type of paint and finish (e.g., satin, gloss, matte).
kitchen cabinets painted in sherwin williams blue mosque semigloss emerald urethane  done by house paniting triforce
  • DIY vs. hiring a professional.

Tools and Materials You’ll Need

Set Yourself Up for Success

  • Checklist of Supplies:
    • Paint types: Acrylic, oil-based, chalk, or hybrid paints.
    • Brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
    • Sandpaper (medium and fine grit).
    • Primer (e.g., shellac-based for stain blocking).
    • Cleaning supplies (e.g., degreasers).
    • Drop cloths, painter’s tape, and protective gloves.

When sanding,

 an Orbital Sander can save time and provide an even surface

save time sanding with an orbital sander for a smooth finish

Why Quality Matters

High-quality materials result in a longer-lasting, professional-looking finish for your cabinets

For best adhesion of paint to cabinet surfaces -

Use a high-quality primer like Zinsser Shellac-Based Primer to ensure great adhesion, especially for glossy or laminate surfaces.

priming black cabinets with primers like  zinzer sheelac primre
stunning white kitchen cabinets

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