Kitchen Cabinet Painting in the Cotswolds

Bright modern kitchen with freshly painted white cabinets by Cotswolds Decorators

Cotswolds Decorators are kitchen cabinet painting specialists covering the Cotswolds district. Part of our interior painting service.

Spray finish: factory-smooth, no brush marks
Brush finish for period kitchens, character texture
All cabinet materials: solid wood, MDF, vinyl-wrapped, thermofoil
Colour changes dark to light included
Pre-sale refreshes and holiday let seasonal updates

Popular with London relocatees arriving in Cirencester and Tetbury, and second-home owners refreshing holiday let kitchens in Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. Factory-smooth respray finish in two to three days. No refit needed.

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Why Choose Cotswolds Decorators

Cabinet Refinishers

Factory-quality finishes on solid wood and MDF doors.

Clear Pricing

Fixed price from the first quote. No unexpected additions.

Fully Insured

Full public liability cover on every job.

Highly Recommended

Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals.

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What’s Involved in Cabinet Painting

1. Cabinet Type Assessment

We visit and check your cabinet material before recommending an approach. Solid wood, MDF, vinyl-wrapped, and thermofoil each need different preparation and primer systems.

2. Cleaning and Degreasing

Kitchen surfaces build up grease that stops paint from bonding. Every surface is thoroughly degreased before any sanding begins.

3. Sanding and Priming

All cabinet surfaces are sanded to give the primer something to grip. A specialist cabinet primer is applied before any finish coats — this stage determines how long the job lasts.

4. Finish Coats

Two full finish coats of specialist cabinet paint, applied by spray or brush depending on the cabinet material. Each coat is inspected before the next goes on.

5. Reassembly and Final Check

Doors and drawer fronts are rehung, hinges adjusted, and handles refitted. We check everything opens and closes correctly before we leave.

Finish Options for Kitchen Cabinets

We offer spray and brush finishes depending on your kitchen style and cabinet material.

Spray Finish

The most durable and visually clean result. A fine-mist respray produces a factory-smooth surface with no brush marks and an even sheen across all cabinet faces.

This is the best choice for contemporary kitchens, high-gloss finishes, and colours that show imperfections easily.

Brush and Roller Finish

Suitable for period kitchens where a hand-applied texture is acceptable or preferred. Many clients in Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold prefer this look in older stone properties.

A correctly applied brush finish produces an excellent result.

Colour Choices

We can work with any colour from any manufacturer. Farrow and Ball and Little Greene are popular in Cotswolds kitchens, particularly in stone cottages and Georgian townhouses.

Warm whites, soft greens, and slate blues suit the Cotswolds palette well.

Sage green shaker kitchen cabinets painted by Cotswolds Decorators

Why Cabinet Painting Rather Than Replacement

A professional cabinet repaint delivers a completely new look at a fraction of replacement cost.

Open plan grey kitchen repainted by Cotswolds Decorators

Open plan kitchen cabinet painting project by Cotswolds Decorators

Cost Savings

A new kitchen typically costs between £10,000 and £30,000 once supply, delivery, and installation are included. A professional cabinet painting service for the same kitchen runs from £800 to £2,500.

The structural kitchen stays. The look is completely new.

Minimal Disruption

A kitchen replacement takes weeks. Cabinet painting takes two to three days. The kitchen is usable each evening.

There is no plumbing, electrical, or structural work involved.

Quality of Result

When preparation is done correctly and a specialist paint system is used, a professionally repainted kitchen is indistinguishable from a new one in daily use.

The finish is hard, washable, and resistant to knocks and moisture.

Sustainability

Replacing a kitchen sends a significant volume of material to landfill. Repainting extends the life of what is already there.

Kitchen Cabinet Painting Costs in the Cotswolds

Prices below are estimates only. Every kitchen is different. Call 01285 708711 for a precise quote.

Small Kitchen — £800 to £1,200

10 to 12 cabinet doors. Common in Bourton-on-the-Water, Northleach, and smaller village properties. Straightforward layout, no island unit.

Medium Kitchen — £1,200 to £1,800

18 to 24 doors. Family home or Victorian terrace, common in Cirencester, Stroud, and Nailsworth. Includes wall and base units, possibly a breakfast bar.

Large Kitchen — £1,800 to £2,500+

30+ doors with island unit. Georgian townhouse or converted farmhouse found in Tetbury, Cirencester, and larger period properties across the district. Larger surface area, often solid wood, frequently spray-finished.

Pink and grey kitchen cabinet painting project by Cotswolds Decorators

Call 01285 708711 to arrange a visit and receive a written quote based on your specific kitchen.

Areas We Serve in the Cotswolds

We cover Cirencester and the surrounding Cotswolds district.

Our painters cover Cirencester, Tetbury, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Bourton-on-the-Water, and surrounding villages across the Cotswolds district. Local expertise with over ten years of experience painting period properties.

Kitchen Cabinet Painting FAQs

How long does kitchen cabinet painting take?

Most kitchens take two to three working days. A small kitchen with 10 to 12 doors is often completable in two days. A large kitchen with an island unit and 30+ doors may take three to four days. We give you a firm timeline before starting.

Will the finish chip or peel?

Not if the preparation is done correctly. We use specialist cabinet paints made for high-use kitchen environments. These are harder and more moisture-resistant than standard emulsion. The degreasing, sanding, and priming stages determine how long the finish lasts.

Can you change the colour from dark to light?

Yes. Going from dark to light requires a tinted primer to ensure full opacity in the finish coats. We regularly carry out colour reversals, including dark navy to soft white, charcoal to sage, and similar changes.

Do you need to remove the cabinet doors?

For a spray finish, yes. Doors and drawer fronts are removed, sprayed on a flat surface, and rehung once fully cured. For a brush finish, doors can often be painted in place. We discuss the best approach at the initial visit.

Can you paint vinyl-wrapped or laminate cabinet doors?

Yes, in most cases. Vinyl-wrapped doors require a specialist bonding primer to ensure adhesion. Laminate surfaces are the most demanding but can be successfully painted with the right preparation. We will advise honestly at the initial visit if we think the finish would not hold long-term.

Is cabinet painting worth it before selling?

Yes. A refreshed kitchen is one of the most effective pre-sale improvements in the Cotswolds market. Buyers respond strongly to a kitchen that looks clean, modern, and well-maintained. The return on a £1,000 to £2,000 cabinet repaint in a property valued at £500,000 or more is typically significant.

What paints do you use for kitchen cabinets?

We use specialist cabinet and furniture paints made for kitchen environments. We work with Farrow and Ball, Little Greene, Zinsser, and Dulux Trade depending on the brief and the cabinet material.

Can you also paint the kitchen walls at the same time?

Yes. Many clients combine cabinet painting with a full kitchen repaint including walls and ceiling. We can quote for the full room as one project. Call 01285 708711 to discuss kitchen wall and ceiling painting alongside cabinet work.

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