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Cabinet Painting vs. Replacement: A Cost Comparison

Cabinet Painting vs. Replacement: A Cost Comparison

March 22, 2026 4 min readCabinet Painting
Cabinet Painting vs. Replacement: A Cost Comparison

Kitchen cabinets define the look of the whole room, but replacing them is one of the most expensive remodeling projects you can take on. Painting offers a dramatic transformation for far less.

The cost gap is significant

New custom cabinetry can run many times the cost of a professional cabinet painting project. If your cabinet boxes are still structurally sound, painting gives you a fresh, modern finish without the demolition, disruption, or price tag of replacement.

When painting makes sense

If you like your kitchen layout and your cabinets are solid, painting is usually the smart choice. We degrease, sand, prime, and apply durable coatings for a smooth, factory-like finish that holds up to daily use.

Replacement only makes sense when cabinets are damaged, falling apart, or you're changing the entire layout.

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