Kitchen cabinet painting
Cabinet painting in Edmonton, sprayed on the cabinets you already own
Cabinet painting in Edmonton is a spray-applied colour change for kitchen cabinets that are still structurally sound, so the counters, sink, and layout never move. Cabinet Refinishing Edmonton quotes a full kitchen at $3,000 to $8,000 based on how many doors it has, and most kitchens wrap up in 5 to 10 business days. That price lands roughly 50 to 70 percent below new cabinets.
- 5-year workmanship warranty
- Applied by an MPI certified team
- WCB Alberta coverage
Door count sets the price
How much does it cost to have cabinets painted in Edmonton in 2026?
Cabinet painting for a full Edmonton kitchen costs $3,000 to $8,000. Each door and drawer front gets taken down, cleaned, primed, sprayed, and hung again, which is why the count of fronts decides both the dollar figure and the calendar. Folding a vanity, laundry cabinets, or built-ins into the same job starts at $7,000.
| Kitchen | Price | Working days | Usually found in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact10 to 20 doors | $3,000 to $4,500 | 5 to 7 days | Galleys, condo units, and townhomes. |
| Mid-size20 to 35 doors | $4,500 to $6,500 | 7 to 10 days | A full wall of uppers over a full run of lowers. |
| Large with island35 to 50+ doors | $6,500 to $8,000 | 8 to 12 days | Bigger family kitchens where the island adds its own set of doors. |
| Kitchen and moreBath, laundry, built-ins | $7,000+ | Confirmed in writing | Several rooms of cabinets painted under one schedule. |
Prep, paint, labour, and the 5-year warranty all sit inside the written number, with no hidden fees added later. For every service by kitchen size, open the Edmonton cabinet refinishing cost guide.
Send my door countLife during the job
Cooking at home while Edmonton cabinet painters work
Kitchen cabinet painting keeps the countertops, sink, stove, and fridge usable for the length of the job. Doors and drawer fronts leave the room to be sprayed, and the empty boxes get their coats in place under masking.
Replacement is a different story. A tear-out means about 4 to 8 weeks of demolition and construction. Painting shortens the disruption to 5 to 10 business days on most kitchens and leaves the plumbing and electrical untouched.
Floors, counters, and appliances are covered before any spraying starts. At the end, every hinge and drawer gets adjusted so fronts sit square and close properly.
Other routes
Painting vs refinishing vs refacing kitchen cabinets in Edmonton
Cabinet painting is the lowest-cost route to a new look when the existing cabinets are sound. Refinishing costs more because the old finish is stripped and the grain filled. Refacing costs more again because the doors and drawer fronts are brand new. Replacement tops the list and takes weeks.
| Route | Whole kitchen | Time | Makes sense if |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaintingAbout 50 to 70% under new | $3,000 to $8,000 | 5 to 10 business days | The door shape still suits you and only the colour has aged. |
| RefinishingAbout 60 to 70% under new | $4,000 to $10,000 | 7 to 10 business days | The finish is chipped through, or stained oak should end up smooth. |
| RefacingAbout 40 to 50% under new | $6,000 to $15,000 | 3 to 5 days | The boxes hold up, but the fronts are dated or the thermofoil is lifting. |
| Replacement | $15,000 to $40,000+ | About 4 to 8 weeks | Walls or plumbing need to move, or the boxes cannot be saved. |
Stripped, grain-filled finishes are covered on the kitchen cabinet refinishing in Edmonton page. New fronts are covered under Edmonton cabinet refacing, and all four options sit together on the cabinet services overview.
Will it take paint
Best cabinet materials for painting kitchen cupboards in Edmonton
Solid wood cupboards with sound boxes give the best painted result. Plenty of Edmonton houses built in the 1980s and 1990s still have honey oak or golden oak kitchens, and the solid wood boxes from that period generally hold up well under paint.
Oak and other solid wood
Solid wood accepts primer and paint well once the grease is gone. Oak can still show a little grain texture after painting, which the FAQ further down addresses.
Melamine and laminate doors
Slick factory surfaces like melamine and laminate need a bonding primer before colour. Without that layer, the topcoat has nothing to grip.
Thermofoil fronts
Years of heat near a stove or dishwasher can make thermofoil peel, bubble, or turn yellow. Paint over a film that has already let go will fail with it, so damaged thermofoil usually goes to refacing.
Start to finish
How a cabinet painting job runs in an Edmonton kitchen
Kitchen cabinet painting moves through four stages, beginning with a written price and ending with you walking the finished room.
- 1
Photos, price, and colour
Text pictures of the kitchen for a quick range, or book a free visit. A detailed written estimate and a free colour consultation follow.
- 2
Mask the room, strip the grease
Fronts come down, and counters, floors, and appliances get covered. Each surface is washed with TSP so primer can bond.
- 3
Spray fronts, coat boxes
Doors and drawer fronts go through HVLP spray equipment. Boxes are primed and painted where they stand.
- 4
Hang, adjust, walk through
Fronts go back up and every hinge is tuned. After the walkthrough, the warranty period begins.
Inside the estimate
Paint, warranty, and crew behind every Edmonton painting quote
Every kitchen cabinet painting quote from Cabinet Refinishing Edmonton bundles prep, paint, labour, and a 5-year written workmanship warranty into one written price, with no hidden fees.
- Cabinet paint, sprayed. Benjamin Moore Advance or Sherwin-Williams ProClassic, laid down through HVLP equipment so each door carries an even film.
- Five years in writing. Workmanship on every surface in scope is covered from completion day. Scratches or abuse, structural movement or settling, moisture damage from plumbing leaks or flooding, and surfaces outside the scope fall outside it.
- A crew that is covered. The contractor who completes every job carries WCB Alberta coverage, holds a licence to operate in Edmonton, is fully insured, and sends its own in-house crew instead of subcontractors. The owner holds Master Painters Institute credentials plus Lead Safety (RRP) certification, which is relevant in older houses that may have lead-based finishes.
Across the region
Where to find kitchen cabinet painters near me in Edmonton and nearby towns
Cabinet Refinishing Edmonton schedules kitchen cabinet painting all over the city, from Castle Downs and Glenora up north and west to Mill Woods, Summerside, Heritage Valley, and Windermere down south.
Painting prices stay the same beyond city limits in St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Beaumont, and Fort Saskatchewan. Every community is listed on the service areas page.
When lining up quotes from painters, ask each one to put prep and products in the written number and to state the warranty length. For a fast range, text kitchen photos to 587-855-4920.
Common questions
Kitchen cabinet painting FAQ for Edmonton
What will painting my kitchen cabinets cost in Edmonton?
Cabinet painting for a full Edmonton kitchen runs $3,000 to $8,000. Kitchens with 10 to 20 doors, such as galleys, condos, and townhomes, fall at $3,000 to $4,500. Kitchens with 20 to 35 doors fall at $4,500 to $6,500. Kitchens with 35 to 50 or more doors plus an island fall at $6,500 to $8,000.
Can I still cook while the cabinets are being painted?
Cabinet painting leaves the countertops, sink, stove, and fridge available to use while the job runs. Most Edmonton kitchens are finished within 5 to 10 business days.
How many days does each kitchen size take to paint?
Cabinet painting on a 10 to 20 door kitchen takes 5 to 7 days. A 20 to 35 door kitchen takes 7 to 10 days, and a 35 to 50 plus door kitchen with an island takes 8 to 12 days.
Which paint brands go on the cabinets?
Cabinet painting jobs are sprayed in Benjamin Moore Advance or Sherwin-Williams ProClassic using HVLP equipment, after the surfaces are degreased with TSP. A free colour consultation settles the shade first.
Does oak grain disappear under paint?
Oak grain is open, so some texture can still read through a coat of paint. Cabinet refinishing fills that grain before priming, which gives a flat, smooth surface, and a refinished kitchen runs $4,000 to $10,000.
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Price your kitchen in writing
Send the job type and a rough door count. Cabinet Refinishing Edmonton follows up with a price range and a time for a free consultation.