Frequently Asked Questions
about Spray Painting Kitchen Cabinets
We understand that you may have questions about our respray service and the process involved.
This page is designed to provide answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we receive from our customers.
Whether you're curious about the materials we use, the timeframe of the project, or how to care for your newly resprayed cabinets, we've got you covered.
Our goal is to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about your kitchen renovation project.
Browse through our FAQ page to find answers to your questions and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any further inquiries.
FAQ Index
Booking and Pre-booking questions
2. Do you replace doors, worktops, flooring or tiles?
4. To whom will I need to pay?
10. Do you accept credit cards?
Kitchen Makeover Process
1. What does your spraying process look like?
4. Do you paint the inside kitchen cupboards?
9. How many coats will be applied?
10. How to prepare for the Kitchen Respray?
11. Will I have to be at home?
12. Can we change the handles \ knobs?
Warranty & Maintenance
1. How do I look after my newly painted kitchen?
3. What is covered by the Warranty?
4. What is not covered by the Warranty?
5. Scratch-resistant is not scratch-proof
6. Durability test / Nail test
Booking and Pre-booking questions
1. What do you do exactly?
We offer Spray Painting services, specialising in Respraying Kitchens.
We don't replace doors or parts of the carcass. We just fix all the surface imperfections and then spray paint it.
We achieve a factory-type finish and "brand new look" using the latest professional materials, spray painting equipment and working techniques.
2. Do you replace doors, worktops, flooring or tiles?
No, we are just respraying your current kitchen cabinets, doors, drawer fronts and carcass.
We also can spray tiles or wardrobes. Also, we can help in changing door handles \ knobs.
We DON'T make new doors, new cupboards, kitchen islands, or change worktops and flooring.
3. How does it work?
We work in an "Uber-like" decentralised way when marketing and all the initial coordination are done by our Kitchen Makeup Team, and then the job will be assigned to one of our independent self-employed sprayers. Some of them are Ltd owners, and some of them are sole traders. They are the best spray painters in London, and we have worked together for more than 5+ years.
4. To whom will I need to pay?
To stay under the VAT threshold and to keep our prices low, we split the payments between Kitchen Makeup and Sprayers.
The booking fee and initial deposit are usually paid to us, and the final payment is made directly to the sprayer.
When everything is confirmed, we’ll send you the relevant payment details.
Payments are usually made in 2 or 3 parts:
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Booking Fee (£100) – This may be requested when the project is scheduled more than 3 weeks in advance. It secures your booking and is deducted from the initial Kitchen Makeup project payment.
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Initial Project Payment – Usually around 40% of the total project cost, payable to Kitchen Makeup around 2–3 weeks before the start date. This covers project preparation, materials, booking coordination and customer support.
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Spraying Works Balance – Usually around 60% of the total project cost, payable directly to the assigned sprayer after the work is completed and accepted. This is due within 3 days of completion.
This structure allows us to prepare the project and order materials in advance, while the main spraying works balance is only paid once the job has been completed.
For Larger Jobs (6+ Working Days)
For jobs requiring more than 6 working days, the project can be split into slots of 5 working days + 1-2 days off. In this case, the final 60% payment can be split into two parts:
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30% payment when all workshop respraying is completed.
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Final 30% payment after the on-site spraying is finished.
This approach ensures that work progresses efficiently while allowing you to review the results at key stages before making the final payment.
5. Do you cover my area?
Now we cover the whole London area and everything that is about a 90-minute drive around it. It includes:
Greater London area, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire,
Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Parts of West Oxfordshire and Reading, Colchester,
Areas northward to Coventry, Leicester, and Peterborough.
As we have a team of sprayers living in different areas of London, for some of them, your address could still be within a reasonable travel distance.
You can check our Service Area Map here.
6. What is the price?
In most cases, It will be much less than buying a new kitchen.
Small-Medium Kitchen
Respraying the small-medium size kitchen with 12-18 doors will be around £2200-2900 and will take 4-5 days.
Medium-Large Kitchen
Spraying the large kitchen with 18-30 doors will cost around £3000-4200 and will take 5-7 days.
Large \ Extra Large Kitchen
Spraying the extra large kitchen with 30-40+ doors will cost around £4200-8500 and will take 7-15 days.
The exact price will vary depending on the design, condition, size, and location of the kitchen.
Just fill out our enquiry form and get an obligation-free estimate in just 48 hours.
7. How do I get an estimate?
You can fill out our enquiry form on our web page: https://kitchenmakeup.co.uk, or you can email us with pictures of your kitchen or call us.
As we have been spraying kitchens for many years, we do not require a site visit for that. But in some rare situations, a site visit can be arranged.
8. How soon can you start?
Usually, due to our big team, we have available slots in 2-4 weeks. Occasionally we can fit customers even sooner if other clients decide to change their dates due to some personal situation or when other trades are behind their schedule.
9. How long does it take?
A small kitchen usually needs 2-3 days to finish, a medium kitchen might take 4-5 days, and in some exceptional cases with big kitchens, work might require more than 7 days.
Most jobs take just 4-5 days and you won't be able to your your kitchen only for 1-2 days of the on-site spraying phase. We work efficiently, and your kitchen remains functional throughout the process.
10. Do you accept credit cards?
Yes, Debit or credit cards – can be used, but they will have an extra fee of about 3%
Bank wire transfer is our main option as it's secure, fast, reliable and incurs no extra fees.
Kitchen Makeover Process
1. What does your spraying process look like?
To make the process fast and easy (and cheaper for the client) majority of the kitchens are usually sprayed in 2 stages
Removable doors and drawer fronts are sprayed in the workshop and fixed non-removable parts are sprayed on-site (in situ).
2. Kitchen Respray stages: A Step-by-Step
The kitchens are usually sprayed in 2 stages.
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Removable doors and drawer fronts are sprayed in the workshop.
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And then all the fixed non-removable parts are sprayed on-site (in situ).
First Day – Doors Collection and Initial Work
On the first day, the sprayer will remove the kitchen doors and drawer fronts and take them to the workshop for preparation and spraying.
Depending on the sprayer’s preferred working method, the first visit may take only 1–2 hours for door collection, or it may also include the start or completion of the on-site preparation and spraying. In that case, full-day access to the property may be required from the first day.
Workshop and On-Site Spraying
The doors and drawer fronts will be cleaned, prepared, primed and sprayed in the workshop.
The fixed cabinet sections, panels and other visible areas will be prepared, masked and sprayed on site.
The timing of the on-site spraying may vary. Some sprayers prefer to complete it during the first days, some during the middle of the project, and others during the final days.
The exact working schedule and the days when full-day access will be required will be discussed and confirmed with you on the first day.
Final Fitting and Completion
Once all sprayed areas are ready, the sprayer will:
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Reattach the doors and drawer fronts.
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Complete any necessary finishing and touch-ups.
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Leave the working area clean and tidy.
The complete process usually takes approximately 4–5 working days. Full-day access will normally be required for 1–2 days for the on-site preparation and spraying. During the remaining days, most of the work will be completed in the workshop.
This process is designed to minimise disruption while allowing each sprayer to organise the work in the most efficient way for your kitchen.
3. Is it messy?
All the working areas and places around will be carefully masked up and protected.
Also, we use special equipment that minimises overspray.
So your kitchen will be turned new with minimal mess during the process and minimal disruption of your daily life.
4. Do you paint the inside kitchen cupboards?
Most of our clients prefer to leave them unfinished, as this is the most cost-effective solution. However, we can discuss other options with you.
5. What colour can I choose?
You can choose any colour. The majority of our clients use popular colours from palettes like Farrow and Ball, Little Greene, Dulux and RAL. But our paint supplier can colour-match any other colour; you just need to send them a colour sample by post, if they don't have it in their system.
6. How to choose a colour?
First, you can get an idea of colour by browsing famous colour palettes like Farrow and Ball or Little Greene.
https://www.farrow-ball.com/paint-colours
https://www.littlegreene.com/paint/colour
You are not limited just by these colour palettes, as our paint supplier can match any colour.
Then after you get some idea of one or a few colours, you can go to any DIY store and get samples of these colours, to see them in reality. Once you are sure about your choice, just let us know and we will check if this colour can be mixed using just a colour name or if it will require a sample.
7. What sheen do you offer?
Our paint can be 10% Matt\Matte, 30% Satin or 50% Semi-Gloss sheen (Premium option).
But 95% of our projects use 10% Matt\Matte finish, as Matt finish is more practical for kitchen painting.
Because it has a low-sheen appearance that is less likely to show fingerprints, smudges, and stains than a gloss finish.
Additionally, a matte finish is more resistant to wear and tear and easier to clean.
8. What paint do you use?
For kitchen respraying, we use a specialised Italian water-based wipeable paint formulated for interior refurbishment projects. This paint offers exceptional adhesion, excellent hardness, and long-lasting colour retention, making it ideal for kitchens and other high-use areas.
We take pride in using environmentally friendly, water-based products. While this type of paint prioritises sustainability and low VOC emissions, it may not achieve the ultra-smooth finish of some solvent-based alternatives (PU).
To ensure the best results, we always use a high-quality priming process tailored to the specific needs of each project.
9. How many coats will be applied?
It depends on the condition of the surface. For surfaces in good condition, we begin with cleaning, degreasing, and light sanding (denibbing) to enhance adhesion. We then apply a specialised primer to create a durable base, followed by the top coat for a professional finish.
We use the wet-on-wet technique, allowing us to apply two coats of primer followed by two coats of paint in one go.
In the end, you will receive at least two coats of primer and two coats of topcoat—our minimum standard to ensure a high-quality, long-lasting finish.
For surfaces requiring extra attention, additional sanding, priming, or extra coats paint may be necessary to achieve the best outcome.
10. How to prepare for the Kitchen Respray?
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Ensure Parking availability for the first and last few days of the project. If only paid parking is available at your location, parking charges will be added to the final invoice.
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Ensure kitchen doors and surfaces are free from grease and other dirt, as we may charge extra for cleaning. Please ensure that all surfaces of the doors and drawer fronts are cleaned thoroughly as we'll be respraying all of them, not just the fronts.
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In case your kitchen has the visible lower surface of the wall hanging cabinets, that you want to paint, please make sure that those surfaces are also free from grease.
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The best degreasing solution we found so far is Methylated Spirit from Bartoline brand. It's widely available in all the DIY stores.
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Make all the surfaces that will need spraying easily accessible. For example, if we agreed to spray the fridge niche, the fridge must be removed, so we had full access to that area.
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You don’t need to empty all the cupboards if spraying inside the cabinets was not discussed.
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However, once the masking is applied, usually it will be done on the last 1-2 days of the respray process, it will not be convenient to access the contents of the cupboards.
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So, to ensure that the process goes smoothly and to avoid any inconvenience, it will be better if you remove any items that you might need during the kitchen respray.
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Keep in mind and plan that during the agreed on-site respray period (usually last 1-2 days) you won’t be able to use your kitchen, even when we are not there, as all the masking needs to stay in place to ensure excellent respray without problems.
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If masking is removed, it will need to be redone from scratch, to ensure the protection of the surfaces that are not supposed to be sprayed. This extra work will be added as an additional expense for an extra £30 per hour.
11. Will I have to be at home?
It is entirely up to you; we simply require access to the property for all the days when we will be working on-site.
Usually, it's the first day (only 1-2 hours) to collect the doors and the 1-2 full days for on-site spraying.
12. Can we change the handles \ knobs?
Yes, we can change your handles.
Just make sure you let us know about this beforehand, as it may require some extra preparation (filling old holes or drilling new ones), and that needs to be planned to avoid extra unnecessary work.
If new handles fit the existing holes, we will replace the handles for free, and in the case when some holes need filling and drilling, it will incur some additional charge.
13. What to do first - Kitchen Respray or other works (changing worktop, changing floors, tilling, painting walls)
From our experience, We've had clients who approached their kitchen renovations in different orders, and it worked out well for them. A good worktop company, flooring company, tiling company, and painters know how to protect the other parts of the kitchen from damage.
However, the best practice is to complete the heavy work, such as changing worktops, flooring and tiling, first. Then, do the kitchen respray just before painting the walls and ceiling. This approach ensures the best results and protects the new finish.
Warranty & Maintenance
1. How do I look after my newly painted kitchen?
The fully cured painted surface will give many years of service. Like any painted finish, it benefits from regular gentle cleaning, especially in kitchens where an invisible film can build up over time (cooking fats, steam residue, dust, and general handling). If left, this can dull the finish or reduce the gloss level.
Routine cleaning (recommended)
For day-to-day cleaning, use warm soapy water - warm water with a small amount of washing-up liquid.
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Apply with a soft microfibre cloth.
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Wipe gently - do not scrub hard.
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Wipe again with a clean cloth dampened with fresh water to remove any residue.
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Dry with a soft towel.
If you clean one area, wipe the whole door/panel afterwards to reduce the chance of patchiness.
Spills and staining - important
Wipe spills promptly, especially coffee, tea, red wine, curry/turmeric, tomato-based sauces, and cooking oils. Avoid leaving residues sitting on the surface for extended periods.
What to avoid (to preserve the finish)
Do not use:
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Abrasive pads, scouring sponges, melamine “magic” sponges, stiff brushes
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Abrasive creams/pastes
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Strong cleaners, including anything labelled degreaser, limescale remover, bleach, oven cleaner, or stain remover
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Solvent-based cleaners or anything containing ammonia
Frequent use of strong cleaners and abrasives can dull the finish, create uneven sheen (polished patches), and gradually reduce the coating’s resistance over time. In practical terms, aggressive products can wear down the surface’s protective layer, which may make the coating more prone to marking or staining.