Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Reading
Reading Decorators provide kitchen cabinet painting in Reading and across the Thames Valley, refreshing fitted kitchens in properties from Calcot and Woodley to Caversham and Henley-on-Thames.
- Spray-painted cabinet doors and drawer fronts
- Solid wood and MDF cabinet finishing
- Colour selection and heritage paint options
- In-situ spraying with full kitchen masking
- New hinges and hardware fitting if needed
Fitted kitchens in Calcot family homes from the 1990s and 2000s have MDF or solid wood cabinet doors that have aged and yellowed. Call 0118 230 8566 for a free quote.
Why Choose Reading Decorators
Cabinet Refinishers
Factory-quality finishes on solid wood and MDF doors.
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote with no unexpected additions.
Fully Insured
Your decorator carries full public liability cover.
Highly Recommended
Reading Decorators is recommended through repeat bookings and referrals.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting Services
From spray-painted doors to colour selection and cabinet preparation, every element of kitchen cabinet painting in Reading is covered.
Spray-Painted Doors
Spray painting produces a factory-quality finish that brush or roller work cannot replicate on cabinet doors. The atomised paint settles into a smooth, even film without brush marks or roller stipple.
Spraying is done in situ where the kitchen layout allows, or off-site if the doors can be removed without disrupting the carcasses. The preparation stage determines quality — existing lacquer is abraded, a specialist adhesion primer applied, and the surface sanded between coats.
Solid Wood vs MDF Cabinets
Solid wood cabinet doors and MDF doors respond differently to paint. Solid wood has grain that needs sealing and may require light grain filling for a smooth finish. MDF has a factory edge that is more porous than the face and needs extra primer to prevent swelling.
Cabinet material is assessed at the site visit before a product and preparation approach is recommended. For timber preparation and wood painting in period properties, see our wood painting page.
Colour Selection
Kitchen cabinet colour is a long-term decision. We advise on colour trends and practical durability at the site visit. Painted finishes in heritage ranges, including Farrow and Ball, Little Greene, and Fired Earth, are popular in Caversham Heights and Henley-on-Thames kitchens.
More traditional colour selections such as Shaker greys, sage greens, and navy blues are common across all price points. We can match most colour references or work from an agreed palette.
Cabinet Painting vs Replacement
A full kitchen replacement in Reading’s market costs £8,000 to £30,000 or more depending on supplier and fitting. Cabinet painting costs a fraction of that and produces a new look without disturbing the layout, worktops, or tiling.
We advise honestly if doors are too damaged or warped to paint well. Where new doors are the better option, we say so.
Worktops and Carcasses
In most kitchen cabinet painting projects, the scope is limited to doors and drawer fronts. Worktops and carcasses are carefully masked during the spraying process to prevent overspray.
Where clients want the carcasses repainted as well, we include this in the quote. See our interior painting page for broader kitchen wall and ceiling work.
Call 0118 230 8566 to arrange a site visit and free written quote.
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Here’s How It Works
1. Site Visit and Colour Consultation
Your decorator visits, assesses the cabinet material, checks door condition, and discusses colour options, confirming whether in-situ spraying is practical in your kitchen layout.
2. Full Kitchen Masking
Worktops, appliances, flooring, and splash tiles are masked and sheeted. Windows and ventilation are managed to contain overspray during spraying.
3. Cabinet Preparation
Doors and drawer fronts are cleaned, degreased, and lightly abraded. An adhesion primer is applied and allowed to cure before any topcoat.
4. Spraying
Two coats of the chosen finish are applied by spray. Each coat gets full drying time. Light sanding between coats produces the smoothest possible result.
5. Reassembly and Inspection
Doors are rehung and drawers replaced. Every door and drawer front is inspected in good light before leaving, and any touch-up areas are addressed before closing the job.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting Costs in Reading
Prices below are estimates only. Every kitchen is different. Call 0118 230 8566 for a precise quote.
Typical Project Costs
A kitchen cabinet respray in a 2000s fitted kitchen in Calcot, approximately 20 doors and drawer fronts, typically costs £1,400 to £2,200 including priming and two topcoats.
Number of Doors
More doors means more preparation, more masking time, and more coats. A standard 20-door kitchen costs less than a large kitchen-diner with 35 doors and integrated appliance panels.
Cabinet Material and Condition
MDF in good condition is straightforward to prepare. Solid wood with raised grain needs filling and extra primer. Doors with previous paint applications that have chipped or cracked need stripping back before any new system.
Colour and Finish Specification
Heritage paint ranges cost more per litre than standard trade products. Deep or saturated colours need more coats. Both affect the total project cost. Your decorator confirms all pricing in writing before starting.
Call 0118 230 8566 to arrange a site visit and written quote.
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Areas We Serve in Reading
We serve Reading and the wider Thames Valley for kitchen cabinet painting.
We cover Reading, Calcot, Woodley, Caversham, Henley-on-Thames, Sonning, Tilehurst, and Earley. We also serve surrounding areas across the Thames Valley. This page sits under our interior painting service. Related services include bathroom painting and dining room painting. Return to the Reading Decorators homepage to explore all services.
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