What does cabinet painting cost in Houston?
Most ColorUp full-kitchen cabinet painting projects fall between $3,500 and $9,500. Kitchen painting usually starts from $3,500 for planning. $2,500 applies to smaller standalone painting scopes only. The written proposal after cabinets and scope are reviewed controls the price.
Planning ranges (not a menu)
| Planning item | Typical Houston range | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Most full-kitchen cabinet painting | $3,500 – $9,500 | Primary planning band for complete kitchen painting scopes |
| Kitchen painting — usual starting point | From $3,500 | Planning floor for typical full kitchens — not a phone quote |
| Smaller standalone painting | From $2,500 | Smaller scopes only (not the default full-kitchen planning number) |
| Cabinet refacing (related) | $5,000 – $12,000 | When doors/style — not color alone — drive the project |
| Wood staining (related) | $4,500 – $9,500 | When keeping or redirecting wood character instead of opaque paint |
Use these ranges for planning, not as a guaranteed quote. ColorUp builds the written proposal from the actual cabinetry and requested scope. The final proposal controls the price.
Related paths, without changing the painting ranges on this page: painting vs refacing, Kingwood (77345, brand home), and cabinet refinishing.
Most full-kitchen cabinet painting projects are scheduled across three to five days. Timeline is confirmed after cabinet condition, preparation, finish, and any connected work are reviewed — the written proposal controls scope and schedule.
How ColorUp determines the price
- Number of doors and drawer fronts (as scope inputs — not published unit rates).
- Visible cabinet boxes, face frames, exposed side panels, islands, crown, and decorative details.
- Cabinet condition, preparation needs, and repairs.
- Number of colors and the coating or finish requirements selected for the substrate.
- Hardware changes and any requested drilling or hinge work.
- Other work such as refacing, new doors, modifications, countertops, or added services.
Linear-foot / scope quoting method
ColorUp quotes using a linear-foot / scope method informed by measured run, condition, surfaces, finish system, and related work. Public pages do not list per-door, per-drawer, per-setup, or per-linear-foot unit rates. Door and drawer counts matter because they describe the project — they are not a DIY calculator on this page.
Unusual construction, repairs, additional exposed surfaces, specialty preparation, multiple colors, refacing, modifications, countertops, hardware work, and other scope can change the final proposal.
What the written proposal does
Your written proposal identifies the included surfaces, preparation, coating system, colors, repairs, exclusions, and additional work. It is the controlling project price — not a door-count estimate from this page.
Deposit, payment schedule, accepted methods, processing fees, financing availability, and any current amount due are shown in the accepted proposal, current invoice, or secure checkout for the project. Canonical ranges also live on /facts/.
Frequently asked questions
Do you price by the door or linear foot?
ColorUp quotes with a linear-foot / scope method—condition, surfaces, finish system, and related work—then confirms totals in the written proposal. Public pages publish planning ranges, not per-door or per-linear-foot unit menus.
When does the $2,500 number apply?
$2,500 applies to smaller standalone painting scopes only. Typical full-kitchen planning starts from $3,500, with most projects between $3,500 and $9,500.
How much does staining or refacing cost instead?
Staining typically plans $4,500–$9,500. Refacing typically $5,000–$12,000. See staining cost and refacing cost.
What finish system and process should I compare?
Ask about Renner 2K vs retail, shop-sprayed vs on-site, the hire checklist, and warranty terms.
Does sprayed paint cost more than brush and roll?
Spray helps uniformity; prep and product matter more than spray alone. ColorUp shop-sprays doors with 2K—see sprayed vs brush-roll.
Want a planning range for your cabinets?
Send wide photos, close-ups of wear, and an approximate door-and-drawer-front count. We can recommend the likely service and a planning range before the site visit.