Painted cabinets may show wood grain. Achieve a smoother surface by using a bondo skim technique and thorough sanding before the primer coat. Acknowledge the labor intensity, leading to a potential doubling of project timeline and cost.
Most Twin Cities kitchens run $5,000 to $8,500; the average cabinet project we completed in 2026 was about $7,200. Large kitchens with islands, built-ins or two-tone finishes reach $10,000 to $12,000. Our metric-based bidding system ensures a competitive estimate for each project.
Cabinet Painting is typically onsite. Designate a 10×10+ area at home for a spray booth. Offsite painting typically incurs a $250 fee for transporting items to our workshop.
Allow us to handle hardware removal. For new hardware, ensure it matches the profile and screw length. Consult specialists at stores like Lowes, Menards, or Home Depot for compatibility.
Painting can precede countertop installation, observing the paint’s curing period (21-28 days). Alternatively, we can start painting 48 hours post-installation for optimal results.
Different materials (wood, laminate, MDF) require varied preparation and painting techniques. We can help you understand the type of cabinets you’re working with.
A professional crew can paint your kitchen cabinets in 5-7 days (approximately 75-120 hours of labor). Please plan for managing without cabinet access during the project.
Homeowners must clear items from countertops and cabinets. We ask that you please designate a 10×10+ area at home for a spray booth. Anticipate 4-7 days of kitchen inaccessibility.
Apply a Stain Blocking Oil or Shellac Primer followed by two coats of high-quality cabinet enameling paint.
New homeowners, empty house, and a deadline to move in. Boxes and frames got a full oil prime, doors and drawer faces a bonding prime, then two sprayed coats of Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane satin from a spray booth in the dining room. They chose new hardware in a different profile, so the crew filled and re-drilled every old hole, 17 hours billed at the hourly rate on the proposal.
Painting your cabinets is a smart way to save money and update your kitchen. Whether you need extra cash for a new fridge, new flooring, or other upgrades, you don’t have to compromise on the quality of your countertops. We can paint your cabinets with professional skill and high-quality materials, giving them a fresh and modern look. Contact us today and get a free estimate for your cabinet painting project.
Jason Paris, a proud Minnesota native, painted his way through college at University of Minnesota (Go Gophers!) before founding Paris Painting in 2012 with one clear mission—to bring professionalism trust to an industry once seen as the Wild West.
Since then, our team has grown around that vision—delivering consistently exceptional customer experiences. With 1,000+ five-star reviews, we’ve also earned BBB accreditation, EPA Lead-Safe certification, and membership in the Painting Contractors Association (PCA).
Our commitment to quality and service has been recognized with back-to-back neighborhood-trusted awards: we were named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite (2021-2024) and, most recently, honored as a 2025 Minnesota’s Best Gold winner and a 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics recipient.
