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.

Better Cost Efficiency Choosing painted kitchen cabinets not only saves money but also allows you to allocate your budget to other aspects of your kitchen remodel or perhaps even a new house project.

A house painter knows how to paint indoor and outdoor walls. They don't, however, know all the ins and outs of painting cabinets. They might be able to do a decent job, but it won't be as durable as a professional cabinet painter.

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.