Kitchen Cabinet Spraying in East Dulwich and South London
£15,000 and up. A proper cabinet re-spray is a fraction of that and, done right, looks identical from six inches away. Not painted-with-a-brush looks — properly sprayed, factory-smooth, on-trend colour, done in a week.
Pricing: small galley kitchen (5-8 doors) £1,200-£1,800; standard 3-bed kitchen (10-15 doors) £1,800-£3,000; large kitchen with island (15-25 doors) £3,000-£5,500. Includes all paint and labour.
What I do
- Full cabinet spray: doors, drawer fronts, end panels, pelmets, cornice
- Option to take doors off-site so your kitchen stays functional while they're being sprayed
- In-situ option for bigger kitchens where off-site isn't practical
- Colour matching to any brand (Neptune, DeVOL, Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, anything)
- Proper prep for greasy hot spots (above hob, around oven)
- Hardware replacement (pulls, knobs) if you want new
My process, day by day
Day 1 — Visit, mask, remove all doors and drawer fronts, label every hinge position, take to my spray booth.
Day 2-3 — Doors degreased properly (kitchen grease is the enemy of every paint finish), sanded, primed with Tikkurila Otex, sanded again.
Day 3-5 — Topcoats sprayed. Tikkurila Helmi or Sikkens Rubbol Pro-Dry. Two to three coats with proper cure time between each.
Day 6-7 — Carcasses sanded, primed and sprayed in-situ with protection up. Hardware fitted.
Day 7-8 — Doors and drawer fronts re-hung, soft-close checked, hinges adjusted, final walk-through.
Why spraying beats brushing on cabinets
On cabinet doors specifically, brushing leaves stipple, even with a good brush. Spraying lays a glass-smooth finish, the way the kitchen came from the factory. On a flat shaker door you can sometimes get away with a top-grade roller and brush. On anything panelled, spraying is non-negotiable.
HVLP spray (High Volume Low Pressure) gives a controlled, even coat with minimal overspray. I use a SATA HVLP gun with 3M PPS cups — industry-standard professional kit.
Paints I use
- Tikkurila Helmi 10 / 30 — my default. Hardens properly, doesn't yellow, available in a full colour match. Finnish-made, brilliant durability.
- Sikkens Rubbol Pro-Dry — alternative, slightly harder cured finish, a touch more expensive but worth it on high-use kitchens.
- Dulux Trade Diamond Eggshell when we're on a tighter budget and the finish is being brush-rolled rather than sprayed.
What it costs
All-in pricing, labour and paint included.
- Small galley kitchen (5-8 doors) — £1,200 to £1,800
- Standard 3-bed kitchen (10-15 doors) — £1,800 to £3,000
- Large / island kitchen (15-25 doors) — £3,000 to £5,500
- New hardware (per pull/knob) — £3-£15 plus fitting
Timeline usually 7-10 working days door-off to door-back-on.
Areas I cover
East Dulwich · Dulwich Village · West Dulwich · Herne Hill · Peckham · Camberwell · Forest Hill · Honor Oak & Nunhead
Let's talk about your kitchen
Send me photos of the kitchen (doors open and closed) and I'll come back with a fixed quote and a colour conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Kitchen Cabinet Respraying
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Yes, that's the point of off-site spraying. I take the doors and drawer fronts away, leaving the carcasses. You can still use the kitchen — it looks a bit odd with no doors for a few days, but it works.
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Very personal, but I've done a lot of these. Off-whites (F&B Slipper Satin, Shaded White), sage greens (F&B Green Smoke, Little Greene Pale Lime), deep blues (Hague Blue, Stiffkey Blue) all work brilliantly on a standard shaker.
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Not easily. Tikkurila Helmi is a hard-cured lacquer specifically designed for kitchens and bathrooms. Standard household wear is fine. You shouldn't bang a saucepan off it on purpose.
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Yes. I'll take them off, paint round them, and refit — or swap them for new ones you've chosen.
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Usually yes, unless they have real water damage or swelling (common on under-sink doors). I'll tell you honestly on the site visit which doors are worth saving and which should be replaced.
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Immediate for normal use. Full cure is 7-14 days — avoid scrubbing or heavy cleaning during that window.
How a quote works
1. Send me photos.
WhatsApp (07933 509672) or fill in the form opposite. A shot of each room, anything tricky (mould, peeling, damp, wallpaper, water stains), and the rough size if you know it.
2. I'll send a clear, fixed quote.
Usually within 24 hours. Written down, broken out by room, no surprises at the end.
3. Optional, I'll pop round.
If it's a bigger job or there's anything unusual, I'll come and see it in person before we commit. No charge, no sales pitch.
4. Book in and paint.
Agreed start date, agreed finish date. Tidy site every evening, final walk-through at the end.