What cabinet painting actually costs.
Real prices from recent Hill Country Painting cabinet jobs.
By Kris Bohman, Owner, Hill Country Painting. Updated November 2026.
Most cabinet painting projects in Austin cost $4,400 to $6,700. Larger kitchens, or a kitchen plus other rooms of cabinets, run from $8,900 to about $11,200.
The numbers
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Typical range (middle half of jobs) | $4,400 to $6,700 |
| Larger projects (top 10%) | from $8,900 |
| Largest | $11,200 |
Based on accepted quotes from 45 recent cabinet-only projects. Prices are by scope, since our project pages do not list square footage.
A real example
Kitchen cabinets, 33 doors and 16 drawers, Austin: $9,550 for the cabinet painting.
What moves the price
- Number of doors, drawers and boxes.
- Condition of the existing finish and how much repair or sanding it needs.
- Whether boxes, islands, pantries and bathroom vanities are included.
- Color changes and finish.
What is included: doors, drawers and boxes, with a sprayed finish. We never charge extra for additional coats.
Related: can I paint over already-painted cabinets? and our cabinet finishing service.
Kris lives in Austin and has been in construction for 23 years.
Frequently asked.
Can I paint over already-painted cabinets?
Yes, with proper prep. See the painting-over-cabinets article.
How long does cabinet painting take?
Most cabinet projects take 3 to 5 days.
Is painting cheaper than replacing cabinets?
Yes, by a lot. Replacing cabinets commonly costs $20,000 to $60,000 or more, against $4,400 to $6,700 for most of our cabinet painting jobs.
Do you charge extra for additional coats?
No. We never charge extra for additional coats.
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