How Much Does Cabinet Painting Cost in Austin, TX?
Cabinet Painting Prices, Explained
What it costs to paint kitchen cabinets in the Austin area, what changes the price, and when painting is the smarter move than new cabinets.
Updated October 2026. Prices are V&S Painting & More’s own starting prices.
The short answer
At V&S Painting & More, most kitchens cost $2,500 to $6,000 to paint, depending on how many doors and drawers you have. Doors and drawer fronts are sprayed with Sherwin-Williams ProClassic, and most kitchens are done in 3 days.
V&S starting prices
| Job | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most kitchens | $2,500 to $6,000 | Priced by doors, drawers and boxes |
| Starting price | from $2,500 | Smaller kitchens |
| Typical timeline | 3 days | Prep, spray, reinstall |
| Warranty | 2 years | Against peeling, flaking or blistering |
| Estimate | Free | Julio counts doors and drawers in person |
Your exact price comes from a free, itemized estimate. Julio looks at the job in person.
What changes the price
Cabinet painting is priced mostly by the number of pieces, not the size of the room:
- Number of doors and drawer fronts. This is the biggest factor.
- Islands, pantries, built-ins and bathroom vanities added to the job.
- Condition. Grease buildup, peeling factory finish or water damage near the sink adds prep.
- Color change. Going from dark wood to white usually needs primer and full coverage coats.
- New hardware. Filling old holes and drilling for new pulls adds time.
How a 3-day cabinet job works
Day 1 is prep. Doors and drawer fronts come off and get labeled. Counters, floors and appliances are covered and the kitchen is sealed off with plastic. Everything is degreased and sanded so the paint bonds.
Day 2 is spray. Doors and drawers get two coats of Sherwin-Williams ProClassic, sprayed for a smooth, factory-like finish with no brush marks. The cabinet boxes are painted in place.
Day 3, doors and drawers go back on, and we walk the kitchen with you.
Painting vs. refacing vs. replacing
Painting keeps your existing cabinet boxes and doors and changes the color. It is the lowest-cost option and the fastest, and your kitchen stays usable around the work.
Refacing covers the boxes with new veneer and replaces the doors. Replacing means new cabinets, and usually new countertops and plumbing work too. Both typically cost several times more than painting and take weeks.
Painting is the right call when your cabinets are solid wood or wood veneer and in good shape, and you like the layout. If doors are warped or boxes are water damaged, Julio will tell you during the estimate.
What to ask any cabinet painter
Before you hire anyone, ask:
- Are doors removed and sprayed, or brushed in place?
- What product is used? Wall paint on cabinets chips fast.
- How is the kitchen protected from overspray?
- How long until the cabinets can be used normally?
- Is there a written warranty?
Cost Questions
How much does it cost to paint kitchen cabinets in Austin?
At V&S, most kitchens cost $2,500 to $6,000, depending mainly on how many doors and drawers there are. The estimate is free and Julio counts them in person.
How long does cabinet painting take?
Most kitchens take 3 days: prep on day 1, spraying on day 2, and reinstalling doors on day 3.
Do I have to move out?
No. The kitchen is sealed off with plastic, so the rest of your home stays clean and usable.
What paint do you use on cabinets?
Sherwin-Williams ProClassic, sprayed. It dries hard and smooth and resists chips better than wall paint.
Can you paint bathroom vanities too?
Yes. Bathroom vanities can be added to the same job, like the white vanity in our gallery.
Get Your Exact Price
Free, itemized, no pressure. Julio usually calls back within 2 hours.
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