The short answer
Spray painting a kitchen in the UK typically costs around £900–£3,000+ depending on size and finish. By kitchen that usually works out at roughly £800–£1,200 for a small kitchen of 10–12 doors, around £1,500–£2,300 for a medium kitchen, and up to about £2,800–£3,800 for a large bespoke kitchen. Per item, a respray commonly works out at roughly £60–£80 per cabinet door, with drawer fronts usually less. The main drivers are the number of doors and drawers, the existing surface and prep needed, the finish you choose, and whether the work is done on-site or in a workshop.
Price depends mainly on how many doors and drawers you have, the prep the surfaces need, and the finish. The figures below are typical prices for guidance, not quotations.
Typical UK costs
- Small kitchen (10–12 doors)~£800–£1,200
- Medium kitchen (12–15 doors)~£1,500–£2,300
- Large bespoke kitchen~£2,800–£3,800
- Per cabinet door~£60–£80
- Drawer frontsusually less per item
What drives the price
- Number of doors & drawers: you pay largely per item, so a large kitchen with 20+ doors costs more than a compact galley.
- Surface & prep: acrylic, gloss or previously painted units need more preparation, which adds time and cost.
- Finish choice: a hard-wearing 2K finish and certain colours or sheens can sit at a different price point.
- On-site vs workshop: spraying doors in a workshop booth can be tidier and sometimes cheaper; on-site work adds masking and containment.
| Item | Typical figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per cabinet door | ~£60–£80 | varies by surface & finish |
| Small kitchen (full) | ~£800–£1,200 | around 10–12 doors |
| Medium kitchen (full) | ~£1,500–£2,300 | around 12–15 doors |
| Large bespoke kitchen (full) | ~£2,800–£3,800 | 20+ doors, more prep |
Indicative UK figures for guidance. Sources: Checkatrade and trade respray cost guides.
Why prep and finish change the number
Most of a respray job is preparation — cleaning, degreasing, sanding, masking and priming — so the surface you start with matters as much as the size. Acrylic, high-gloss or previously hand-painted units usually need more prep than melamine or timber, which is why two kitchens with the same door count can be quoted differently. The finish matters too: a durable two-pack (2K) coating costs more than a basic finish but tends to last longer, so a slightly higher quote can be better value over the years.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to spray paint a kitchen?
Typically around £900–£3,000+ depending on size and finish, which works out at roughly £800–£1,200 for a small kitchen and up to about £2,800–£3,800 for a large bespoke kitchen. Per item it is commonly around £60–£80 per cabinet door.
How much does it cost to respray per door?
A respray usually works out at roughly £60–£80 per cabinet door, with drawer fronts usually costing less per item. The exact figure depends on the surface, the finish and how much prep each door needs.
Why is the price range so wide?
Because kitchens differ. The number of doors and drawers, the surface you start from, the prep needed and the finish all move the figure. A measured quote gives the accurate number for your kitchen.
Sources & further reading
- Checkatrade — spray paint kitchen cabinets cost
- Koolcreations — 2026 kitchen cabinet spraying price guide
Figures on this page are typical UK ranges drawn from published sources and depend on your specific kitchen. They are guidance, not a quotation.