Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Barnstaple

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Barnstaple Decorators provide kitchen cabinet painting across North Devon. A professional respray transforms your kitchen without the cost of a full refit.

Spray finish: factory-smooth result with no brush marks
Brush finish: suited to character kitchens where a hand-applied texture fits the space
All cabinet materials: solid wood, MDF, vinyl-wrapped, and thermofoil
Colour changes, including dark to light
Pre-sale kitchen refreshes

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Why Choose Barnstaple Decorators

Factory-Smooth Finish, No Refit

We spray cabinet doors to a hard, washable finish that is indistinguishable from new, completed in two to three days.

Clear Pricing

Fixed price from the first quote. No unexpected additions.

Fully Insured

Full public liability cover on every job.

Highly Recommended

Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals.

What’s Involved

Kitchen cabinet painting is a precision job. The finish is only as good as the preparation underneath it.

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Cabinet Type Assessment and Cleaning

We visit and check your cabinet material before recommending an approach. Solid wood, MDF, vinyl-wrapped, and thermofoil each need different preparation and primer systems. We assess yours on site and do not quote blind. Kitchen surfaces accumulate grease that prevents paint adhesion if left. Every surface is thoroughly degreased before any sanding begins.

Sanding and Priming

All cabinet surfaces are sanded to provide a key for the primer. A specialist cabinet primer is applied before any finish coats. This stage determines long-term durability. Skipping preparation is the main reason DIY cabinet repaints fail within a year.

Finish Coats and Reassembly

Two full finish coats of specialist cabinet paint, applied by spray or brush depending on the cabinet surface. Each coat is inspected before the next goes on. Doors and drawer fronts are rehung, hinges adjusted, and handles refitted. We check everything opens and closes correctly before we leave.

Finish Options

Spray and brush finishes both produce excellent results. The best choice depends on your kitchen and the look you want.

Spray Finish

The most durable and visually clean result. A fine-mist respray produces a factory-smooth surface with no brush marks. This is the best choice for contemporary kitchens, high-gloss finishes, and colours that show imperfections readily. We spray on-site using portable equipment, with all surrounding surfaces and appliances fully protected.

Brush Finish and Colour Options

Suitable for older kitchens where a slight hand-applied texture fits the character of the property. A correctly applied brush finish produces an excellent result. We work with any colour from any manufacturer. Farrow and Ball and Little Greene are popular in North Devon properties. See our period property painting page for advice on period kitchens.

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Here's How It Works

1. Site Visit and Cabinet Assessment

We visit and check your cabinet material before recommending an approach. Solid wood, MDF, vinyl-wrapped, and thermofoil each need different preparation. We assess yours on site.

2. Cleaning and Degreasing

Every surface is thoroughly degreased before any sanding begins. Kitchen surfaces accumulate grease that prevents paint adhesion if left.

3. Sanding and Priming

All cabinet surfaces are sanded to provide a key for the primer. A specialist cabinet primer is applied before any finish coats.

4. Finish Coats

Two full finish coats of specialist cabinet paint, applied by spray or brush. Each coat is inspected before the next goes on.

5. Reassembly and Final Check

Doors and drawer fronts are rehung, hinges adjusted, and handles refitted. We check everything opens and closes correctly before we leave.

Kitchen Cabinet Painting Costs in Barnstaple

Prices below are estimates only. Every property is different. Call 01271 444479 for a precise quote.

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What Drives the Cost

Professional kitchen cabinet painting typically costs between £700 and £2,200. Number of cabinet doors and drawer fronts is the primary driver of cost. Current finish and condition: painted solid wood is the easiest surface to work with; vinyl-wrapped or thermofoil doors require a specific bonding primer and extra preparation time. Spray versus brush: spray finishing takes more setup time and requires more masking of surrounding surfaces.

Named Project Ranges

Small kitchen (10 to 12 cabinet doors), typical Victorian terrace (Pilton, Sticklepath, Newport): £700 to £1,100. Medium kitchen (18 to 24 doors), standard semi-detached (Roundswell, Whiddon Valley): £1,100 to £1,700. Large kitchen (30+ doors, island unit), larger detached or extended property (Braunton, east of Barnstaple): £1,700 to £2,200+.

Combined Kitchen Projects

For a full kitchen repaint including walls and ceiling alongside the cabinets, see our interior painting in Barnstaple page.

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Kitchen Cabinet Painting FAQs

How long does kitchen cabinet painting take?

Most kitchens take two to three working days. A small kitchen with 10 to 12 doors is often completable in two days. A large kitchen with an island unit and 30+ doors may take three to four days. We give a firm timeline before starting.

Will the finish chip or peel?

Not if the preparation is done correctly. We use specialist cabinet paints formulated for high-use kitchen environments. These are harder and more moisture-resistant than standard emulsion. The degreasing, sanding, and priming stages are what determine how long the finish lasts.

Can you change the colour from dark to light?

Yes. Going from dark to light requires a tinted primer to ensure full opacity in the finish coats. We routinely carry out colour reversals, including dark navy to soft white and charcoal to sage. We advise on the number of coats needed to achieve full coverage.

Do you need to remove the cabinet doors?

For a spray finish, yes. Doors and drawer fronts are removed, sprayed on a flat surface, and rehung once fully cured. This produces the most even result. For a brush finish, doors can often be painted in place. We discuss the best approach at the initial visit.

Can you paint vinyl-wrapped cabinet doors?

Yes, in most cases. Vinyl-wrapped doors require a specialist bonding primer to ensure adhesion. We advise honestly at the initial visit if we think the finish would not hold long-term on that particular cabinet surface.

Is cabinet painting worth it before selling a North Devon property?

Yes. A refreshed kitchen is one of the most effective pre-sale improvements in the North Devon market. Buyers respond strongly to a kitchen that looks clean, modern, and well-maintained. The return on a cabinet repaint is typically significant in properties across Barnstaple, Braunton, and the surrounding villages.

Can you also paint the kitchen walls at the same time?

Yes. Many customers combine cabinet painting with a full kitchen repaint including walls and ceiling. We can quote for the full room as one project. We handle both as a single kitchen project.

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