UK kitchen respray guidance

Spray painting your kitchen, explained without the sales pitch

What a kitchen respray really costs, how spraying compares to replacing, how long a sprayed finish lasts, and whether it is worth it for your kitchen. Every figure is a range, with its source.

£900–£3,000+ typical kitchen respray~£60–£80/door common per-door range~5–10 yrs typical professional lifespan
Sourced UK guidanceCheckatrade, trade cost guidesRanges, not promisescosts depend on your kitchenVetted specialistschecked & introduced

In 40 seconds

Spray painting a typical UK kitchen usually costs roughly £900–£3,000+, commonly around £800–£1,200 for a small kitchen and up to about £2,800–£3,800 for a large bespoke kitchen before any extras. Per item, a respray often works out at roughly £60–£80 per cabinet door, with drawer fronts usually less. That is typically around a quarter to a third of the price of a brand-new kitchen, which is why so many people respray when the units are still sound but the colour is dated. A professional respray commonly lasts around 5–10 years before it needs attention, depending on the prep, the coating and how the kitchen is used. The honest answer is always a range, because it depends on your number of doors, the finish and the condition of the units.

Most respray guidance is published by companies doing the spraying, so the numbers tend to be optimistic and the lifespan oversold. The pages below give honest cost ranges, compare respray with a new kitchen fairly, explain how long a sprayed finish really lasts, and help you judge whether it is worth it — before you take a single quote.

£800–£1,200
typical small kitchen
£2,800–£3,800
typical large kitchen
~£60–£80/door
common per-door range
~5–10 yrs
typical lifespan

Cost & pricing

What spray painting a kitchen actually costs in the UK.

Cost

How much does it cost to spray paint a kitchen in the UK?

Typical respray prices by kitchen size and per door, why a small galley and a large bespoke kitchen differ, and how finish and prep move the number.

Read the guide →

Comparison & choosing

Respraying your kitchen versus buying a new one, weighed fairly.

Respray vs replace

Spray painting vs replacing a kitchen — which makes sense?

How a respray compares to a new kitchen on cost, disruption and result, and when replacing is genuinely the better call.

Read the guide →

Value & decision

Whether respraying your cabinets is genuinely worth it.

Is it worth it?

Is spray painting kitchen cabinets worth it?

When a respray pays off and when it doesn't, the value against a new kitchen, and the questions to ask before you commit.

Read the guide →

Durability & lifespan

How long a sprayed kitchen finish actually lasts.

Durability

How long does a sprayed kitchen finish last?

Realistic lifespans for a professional respray, what makes a finish last or fail, and how to care for it once it's done.

Read the guide →

Per-door pricing

What a kitchen door respray costs, door by door.

Per-door cost

How much does respraying kitchen doors cost per door?

Typical per-door and per-drawer prices, how on-site and workshop spraying differ, and how to read a door-count quote.

Read the guide →
How it works

Guidance first. Quotes only if you want them.

We publish honest, sourced answers on kitchen respray costs, how spraying compares to a new kitchen, how long a finish lasts, and whether it is worth it, then — if you'd like prices — match you with a vetted kitchen spray-painting specialist who assesses your units and quotes on a clear specification. Costs are always shown as ranges that depend on your kitchen. No obligation, and you decide whether to proceed.

Ready for a respray quote on your kitchen?

Tell us about your kitchen and we'll match you with a vetted kitchen spray-painting specialist who counts your doors, assesses the surfaces, and quotes on a clear, comparable specification.

Free to be matched. You agree any price with the specialist directly.