In general, budget between $30 and $60 per linear foot of cabinetry. For example, cabinet painting costs for a kitchen with 20 linear feet of cabinets would range between $600 and $1,200.

If you need to make an economical choice, painting is the way to go. Even if you are not forced into making the most economical decision, painting is still an attractive option because it gives you more money to spend elsewhere. New cabinets plus installation can cost almost half of your kitchen renovation budget.

Cost By Square Foot To get a feel for how much you'll need to paint kitchen cabinets, you can find the square footage of your kitchen area and then multiply it by a rate ranging from $3 to $10 per square foot.

Additionally, while it may seem like a cheaper option compared to cabinet replacement, if you are replacing a lot of your original hardware, the cost of refacing can climb up significantly. Not to mention that in any case, this cost is higher than painting the cabinets.