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Free cabinet painting cost calculator for refinishing kitchen and bath casework. Estimate typical installed cost bands by linear feet of cabinet run, coating system, prep needs, door detail, and whether doors are sprayed on-site, off-site, or in a shop.
Last updated: April 19, 2026
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Measure along the wall for base and upper runs; add island faces if included.
Typical project window
0.4 weeks
Cure times and rehang sequencing can extend kitchen downtime.
Notes
Economy
Accessible DIY
Success depends on cleaning, sanding, and primer selection for slick surfaces.
Finish
Smooth film
Masking floors, appliances, and adjacent rooms is a major labor line.
Premium
Durability
Transport and rehang logistics add coordination but improve consistency.
Time
Routed edges
Raised panels and glazing bars take more masking and touch-up than flat slabs.
Risk
Adhesion fails
Skipping degloss or tannin blocking can cause costly callbacks.
Care
Gentle weeks
Manufacturers specify dry-to-touch vs full chemical cure—plan kitchen use accordingly.
42 LF • waterborne spray • shaker • sand/prime • doors removed spray • South:
Materials
$1,078
Labor
$1,476
Permits & fees
$284
Total
$2,838
The calculator multiplies illustrative cost-per-linear-foot bands by finish system, adjusts for door detail and application workflow, and adds a prep allowance. A regional painter rate multiplier produces a total split across coatings and supplies, labor including masking, and small permit or disposal fees. Hardware upgrades, crown additions, and structural repairs are not itemized.
Core ≈ linear ft × finish rate × face detail × application+ prep band; × regionUse results for budgeting—confirm with finisher-specific specifications and site inspection.
Over-spray control, PPE, and ventilation plans vary by coating chemistry
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Get a custom calculator for your platformTotal illustrative estimate: $2,838
Typical active schedule: 0.4 weeks (cure time extra)
~20–28 LF, light prep
Often $900–$3,500 installed
60+ LF, ornate detail, heavy prep
Often $12,000–$35,000+ installed
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