How Much to Charge for Painting Cabinets
Price a cabinet painting job per door and drawer: prep, spraying or brushing, hardware and materials, priced to your margin. Free calculator.
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Cabinets are priced per door and drawer front because that's where the time goes: removal, labeling, cleaning, sanding, priming, two finish coats and reinstall. Add time for the boxes and face frames, then price to your margin.
Don't underprice the boxes
Face frames and cabinet boxes are painted in place and take masking and drying time. Add a fixed block of hours for them.
FAQ
How long does it take to paint kitchen cabinets?
Commonly several days for an average kitchen once drying time between coats is counted.
Is spraying faster than brushing?
Spraying is faster per door but adds masking and setup; your hours-per-door number should reflect your method.