Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks Painters connects Sevenoaks homeowners with a trusted local painter and decorator for kitchen cabinet painting across the full district, working in Swanley, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks town, Otford, Hildenborough, and all surrounding villages.

What Sevenoaks Painters covers:

Spray-painted and brush-finished cabinet doors
Solid wood and MDF cabinet fronts
Drawer fronts and end panels
Carcass repainting and colour updates
Kitchen islands and freestanding units

The 1960s and 1970s fitted kitchens found throughout Swanley estates are structurally sound but visually dated. The cabinet doors are often solid timber or MDF with a vinyl wrap or laminate surface. Painting these correctly requires a specialist adhesion primer before any topcoat. Without it, the finish lifts within months.

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How Sevenoaks Painters Works

Sevenoaks Painters connects Sevenoaks homeowners with a trusted local painter and decorator. Tell us about the job and we’ll match you with the right decorator for your area — one we know and rate.

From the first site visit to the written quote, the work, and the guarantee that backs it, everything is handled directly between you and your decorator. We make the introduction and stay on hand; they do the work and stand behind it.

Why Choose Sevenoaks Painters

Cabinet Refinishers

Factory-quality finishes on solid wood and MDF doors.

Clear Pricing

Your decorator provides a written quote for the agreed scope.

Fully Insured

Full public liability cover from your decorator on every job.

Highly Recommended

Much of the work here comes from repeat clients and referrals.

Kitchen Cabinet Painting Services

Some clients choose to paint carcasses and end panels at the same time as the doors. These can be included in the same project. Worktops are not painted as part of a cabinet project. The focus is the door and drawer fronts, the end panels, and any exposed carcass sides visible from the room.

Spray-Painted Doors

Spray application gives a factory-smooth finish that a brush or roller cannot match. It suits both solid wood and MDF doors. Each door is removed or masked before spraying, with full curing time allowed between coats. Swanley homeowners regularly choose this route over full replacement, with results that read as new from across the room.

Solid Wood vs MDF Cabinets

Solid wood doors expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity. MDF is dimensionally stable but has no grain to key into. Both surfaces require different primers and topcoats. Your decorator assesses your cabinet material at the site visit and specifies the correct paint system before starting.

Colour Selection and Sheen Level

Colour choice and finish level both affect how a repainted kitchen reads. Satin is the standard finish for most cabinet doors. Matt finishes show fingerprints on frequently handled doors. Your decorator advises on colour and sheen during the site visit and works with all major paint ranges including Farrow and Ball, Little Greene, and Dulux Trade. For wider interior painting colour guidance on a Sevenoaks property, this can be advised on across the whole house at the same visit.

Spray-Painted Doors in Sevenoaks by Sevenoaks Painters

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Cabinet Painting vs Full Replacement

A full kitchen replacement in a Swanley semi typically costs between £8,000 and £18,000. A cabinet repaint using spray or brush finish costs a fraction of that. The carcasses in most 1960s and 1970s fitted kitchens are structurally sound. Replacing them provides no structural benefit. If the layout works and the structure is solid, repainting is the better value decision.

Worktops, Carcasses, and End Panels

Here’s How It Works

1. Site visit

Your decorator visits the kitchen. They check the cabinet material, existing finish, and condition, then confirm whether spray or brush application is more appropriate for your doors, noting any surfaces that need additional preparation.

2. Written quote

You receive a fixed-price quote covering degreasing, priming, and the agreed number of paint coats. Your decorator specifies the paint products at this stage.

3. Preparation

All doors and drawer fronts are degreased thoroughly. Grease contamination under an adhesion primer is the most common cause of early paint failure on kitchen cabinets. This stage is taken seriously before any primer is applied.

4. Priming and painting

Each surface receives the correct primer for its material. Two topcoats follow. Spray work is done off the cabinet where possible, with full drying time allowed between coats.

5. Rehang and final check

Doors are rehung and checked for alignment and colour consistency. Any area that does not meet the standard is addressed before finishing up.

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Kitchen Cabinet Painting Costs in Sevenoaks

Overview

Prices below are estimates only. Every kitchen is different. Call for a precise quote.

Kitchen cabinet painting costs in the Sevenoaks district vary with the number of doors, the cabinet material, and the finish chosen.

Three things drive the cost:

Number of doors and drawer fronts. Most standard kitchens in Swanley estates have between 10 and 18 doors. Larger open-plan kitchens in Otford and Hildenborough detacheds may have 20 or more. Each additional door adds time for masking, priming, painting, and rehanging.
Surface condition. Laminate or vinyl-wrapped doors need more preparation than painted solid wood. Heavily contaminated doors near hobs require extra degreasing time. Damaged doors may need filling or repair before primer is applied.
Finish type. Spray application takes longer to set up but gives a superior result. Brush finish is quicker and suits less complex door profiles. Spray jobs carry a modest premium over brush jobs of comparable scope.

Typical ranges:

12 to 15 cabinet doors and drawer fronts (1960s semi in Swanley, degreasing, priming, two-coat finish): £1,400 to £2,200.
18 to 22 doors and drawer fronts (larger kitchen in a Sevenoaks town Edwardian detached, including end panels): £2,000 to £3,200.
Large open-plan kitchen with island (Otford or Hildenborough property, spray-finish throughout): £2,800 to £4,200.

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Kitchen Cabinet Painting Costs in Sevenoaks in Sevenoaks by Sevenoaks Painters

Kitchen Cabinet Painting FAQs

Do you repaint fitted kitchen cabinets in the Swanley area?

Yes. Swanley is one of the most common areas for kitchen cabinet work here. The 1960s and 1970s fitted kitchens throughout the estate roads are structurally sound but outdated in appearance. Your decorator repaints them to a factory-quality finish at a fraction of replacement cost.

What primer do you use on vinyl-wrapped or laminate cabinet doors?

Vinyl wrap and laminate surfaces need a specialist adhesion primer before any topcoat. Standard primers do not bond reliably to these surfaces and the paint lifts under normal use. Your decorator identifies the cabinet material at the site visit and specifies the correct primer before any painting begins.

Is spray painting better than brush painting for kitchen cabinets?

Spray application produces a smoother, more uniform finish on flat-profile doors. It is the preferred method for MDF and solid wood doors in larger kitchens. Brush application suits more ornate or heavily profiled doors where spray overspray is harder to control. Your decorator advises on the best method for your cabinet style during the site visit.

How long does kitchen cabinet painting take?

A standard kitchen of 12 to 15 doors typically takes two to three days, including preparation, drying time between coats, and rehanging. Larger kitchens or those needing extensive surface preparation take longer. You’re given a realistic timeline at the quoting stage.

Do I need to empty the kitchen before you start?

Please clear the worktops and remove any items stored inside the cabinet doors where work is taking place. Everything else is handled, including the removal and rehanging of doors. You do not need to dismantle anything yourself.

Can you match an existing colour from another room in the house?

Yes. If you have a tin with the existing paint reference, your decorator can match it directly. If not, the colour can be identified from a paint chip or by using the manufacturer’s colour reference tools. Your decorator confirms the colour match with you before painting begins.

Do you paint kitchen cabinets in period properties in Sevenoaks town?

Yes. Period properties on Granville Road, Eardley Road, and Kippington Road often have original fitted kitchens installed in later decades alongside the original joinery. Your decorator treats each surface correctly and does not apply a one-size approach across different materials.

Will the finish be hard-wearing enough for daily kitchen use?

Yes. Your decorator uses hard-wearing topcoats suitable for kitchen environments and advises on the correct sheen level for your door material and usage pattern. Satin finishes are standard in most kitchens and are durable under regular cleaning with a damp cloth.

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