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.

Painting costs a lot less than buying new cabinets and having them installed. 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.

Cost. In some cases, cabinet refacing can be just as expensive as cabinet replacement. If that's the case and you're trying to save on costs, painting cabinets is another alternative. Expect to pay an average of $26,000 when replacing cabinets, but the cost can go down to as low as $13,500.

Kitchen cabinets are painted in industrial settings with industrial-grade paints and equipment that sprays the paint onto the wood surface with high velocity. It is usually lacquer or enamel-type oil-based paint and it might have undergone an additional curing process.