Full protection
Worktops, appliances, flooring and adjacent rooms masked and sheeted before any work begins.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Transform your kitchen in 5 days — without replacing it.
A hand-prepped, primed and finished respray of your existing cabinet doors and frames — carried out on site by a tidy, insured crew.
- Done on site
- 5-day process
- Hand-prepped & primed
- Durable topcoats
Love your layout, refresh the look.
If your kitchen is sound but tired, a proper cabinet repaint brings it back to life for a fraction of a full replacement. We work carefully around your daily routine, keep the rest of your home protected, and focus on the preparation that makes the finish last.
Kitchen cabinet respraying is one of our strongest services across Croydon and South London, with regular Leicester projects booked throughout the year. We work on-site with full containment — no doors removed from your home. The prep matters more than the paint: a proper degrease with alkaline cleaner, key-sand with fine grit, Zinsser BIN shellac primer for grease-prone surfaces, and two coats of Tikkurila Helmi 30 or Dulux Trade Diamond Satinwood as the topcoat. Handle choice significantly affects the final look — we'll advise on whether your existing handles work with the new colour, or whether a £40–£80 handle upgrade transforms the result.
- Shaker & slab doors
- Solid wood & MDF
- Cabinet frames & end panels
- Matching trim & kickboards
What's included
Exactly what you get with this service
Every job is prepared, finished and cleaned to the same premium standard — no shortcuts.
Hardware handled carefully
Handles, knobs and hinges removed where needed and refitted neatly at the end of the project.
Degrease & key surfaces
Kitchen cabinets collect grease — we degrease properly and key every surface so the finish grips and holds.
Adhesion primer
A quality bonding primer tailored to the cabinet material, sanded smooth before the topcoats go on.
Premium topcoats
Hard-wearing, washable cabinet paint applied in thin, even coats for a smooth, professional finish.
Tidy hand-back
Masking lifted, surfaces wiped down, hardware refitted, floors vacuumed — kitchen ready to use.
Ideal for
Who this service suits best
Dated but solid kitchens
Cabinets in good structural shape but stuck in the colour and style of a previous decade.
New-home refreshes
Moved in and the kitchen is not quite right? A respray can reset the whole room without a full renovation.
Pre-sale upgrades
A clean, modern kitchen is one of the strongest things a buyer sees — a quick uplift that photographs well.
Why Homeowners Choose Artem Painters
Choose Artempainters for unparalleled dedication to quality and a personal touch in every project. Your satisfaction is our priority.
Expertise and Experience
Over 25 years in the industry, delivering high-quality results with a skilled team.
Quality Materials
We use only the best materials to ensure lasting beauty and durability.
Customer-Centric Approach
Each project is tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of our clients.
Innovative Techniques
We stay updated with the latest trends and techniques in painting and decorating.
Reliability
We commit to schedules and deadlines, ensuring projects are completed on time and to your satisfaction.
2-Year Guarantee
We provide a 2-year guarantee on all our services, assuring quality and durability.
Ready when you are
Thinking about refreshing your kitchen?
Free site visit and honest advice — we will tell you if a respray is the right call for your kitchen.
Our process
Your 5 day on-site process
A clear plan from the first day of protection to the final walkthrough. Exact timings depend on cabinet size, paint system and drying conditions.
01
Day 1 — Protect & prep
Worktops, appliances and floors protected. Hardware removed where needed. Cabinets degreased and deep cleaned.
02
Day 2 — Sanding & repairs
Surfaces keyed and sanded by hand. Any chips, dents or opened joints filled and made good for a flat base.
03
Day 3 — Prime & set
Adhesion primer applied and left to cure. Primer is then sanded smooth so the topcoats have the best possible base.
04
Day 4 — First topcoat
First full topcoat laid on carefully and evenly, with cure time respected before the next stage.
05
Day 5 — Final coat & reinstate
Second topcoat, final snag check, hardware refitted and kitchen handed back clean and ready to use.
Common projects
Typical jobs we take on
A sample — not a limit. If it's similar, ask us.
- Shaker-style cabinet doors Classic rail-and-stile profile — careful cutting-in at the recess for a crisp finish.
- Flat / slab cabinet doors Simplest to spray to a factory-smooth finish — the most dramatic before/after transformation.
- Cabinet frames & face panels All visible cabinet sides match the doors for a fully painted look, not just a door refresh.
- End panels & kickboards The small details that separate a proper respray from a DIY job — painted to match precisely.
- Kitchen island units Stand-alone islands often get a contrast colour — a fresh visual anchor for the room.
- Pantry & larder cupboards Full-height cabinets resprayed to match kitchen doors for a built-in look.
- Matching skirting & trim Kitchen skirting and architrave painted to match — the job that often gets skipped, and shouldn't.
- Utility and boot-room units Hard-wearing paint specs for the messy rooms — same premium finish, priced accordingly.
Areas we cover
Croydon · South London · Leicester
Mobile teams across Croydon, South London and Leicester — quoting, planning and starting quickly. Not sure if your postcode's covered? Ask — we'll be honest.
Before you book
What we promise on every job
Work done on site
No cabinets removed from your home. We set up a clean, contained work zone inside your kitchen and tidy up at the end of each day.
Colour sign-off first
We confirm the exact colour and finish with you before we start, so there are no surprises on final reveal.
Fully insured crew
Public liability cover as standard, with careful handling around appliances, worktops and flooring.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this service. Something else on your mind? Just ask.
Yes. We set up a contained, protected work area inside the kitchen, prep and paint in place, and tidy up each day. No cabinets are taken off site.
You will have limited use of the kitchen for most of the week — especially while primer and topcoats are curing. We plan each day with you so you know what to expect.
With proper prep and a quality cabinet paint system, a well-looked-after kitchen finish holds up for years. Good cleaning habits (no harsh scourers) help it stay looking fresh.
Yes — any RAL, Farrow & Ball, Dulux or bespoke sample. If you are unsure, we can help you shortlist colours that suit the light and style of your kitchen.
We will tell you honestly on the site visit. Minor damage can be filled and painted. Water-damaged or structurally failing doors are a better candidate for replacement — we will not dress up a poor surface.
We usually recommend replacing handles for the best finished result, but we can paint metal handles where suitable. Hinges are cleaned and refitted, not painted.
Yes — most of our kitchen work is Croydon and South London, with regular Leicester jobs booked 3–5 weeks ahead. Same-week starts are usually doable for smaller kitchens; 25+ door kitchens we plan around your schedule and preferred start date.
Any size from a small galley (6–10 doors) to a full family kitchen (30+ doors). Small kitchens typically finish in 3–4 days; larger ones take 5–7 days depending on door count, frame complexity and drying conditions. We give you a firm schedule in the quote.
Where we work
Painting and decorating across South London and Leicestershire — our core service areas.