Kitchen cabinet painting in Dublin is the cheapest way to make a tired kitchen look brand new. If the carcasses and layout are sound but the doors are dated, scratched or a colour you’ve grown out of, you don’t need to rip the whole thing out. We strip them back, prep them properly and respray them in the colour you want — usually for a fraction of what a new kitchen costs.
Dublin Deco Painting has been doing this since 2017. We’re a family-run, fully insured Dublin painting and decorating company, and a sprayed kitchen is one of the most popular jobs we do. Every quote is free, and we reply within one working hour.
What we paint
A kitchen respray covers everything that gets a fresh face:
- Cabinet doors and drawer fronts — the parts people actually see and touch.
- End panels, plinths and cornices — so nothing is left looking old next to the new finish.
- Carcasses and shelving where they’re on show (open units, glazed doors).
- Islands and freestanding units in the same or a contrasting colour.
We work on timber, MDF, melamine and laminate doors. Shiny laminate and melamine need the right bonding primer to hold paint long-term — getting that wrong is the usual reason a DIY cabinet job peels within a year.
Spray vs brush and roller
You can paint cabinets by hand, but brush marks and roller texture show badly on a flat door under kitchen lighting. Spraying lays down a thin, even, factory-smooth coat with no brush lines — the same finish you’d get on a brand-new fitted kitchen. It’s the finish we recommend and use on almost every job.
| Method | Finish | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Spray | Smooth, even, no brush marks | Doors and drawer fronts — the standard for a kitchen respray |
| Brush & roller | Slight texture, visible up close | Tight spots, touch-ups, or a deliberately hand-painted look |
We mask and protect worktops, walls, floors, appliances and tiling, and we set up extraction so there’s no overspray drifting through the house.
The respray process
A durable kitchen finish is mostly prep. Skip it and the paint chips off handles and edges within months. Our process:
- Label and remove — doors, drawers and hardware come off and are numbered so everything goes back exactly where it was.
- Clean and degrease — kitchens carry years of cooking grease; paint won’t bond over it, so we cut it all back.
- Sand and fill — we key every surface, fill chips and dings, and create a sound base for adhesion.
- Prime — the correct bonding primer for your door material (this is the make-or-break step on laminate and melamine).
- Spray — multiple thin coats of hard-wearing cabinet paint for even coverage and depth of colour.
- Cure and reassemble — we let the finish harden, then rehang everything, fit any new handles and check alignment.
Durable finishes
Kitchens are wet, greasy and high-traffic, so we use professional cabinet and trim paints built to take it — moisture-resistant, washable and tough around handles, edges and the area near the hob and sink. Matt, satin/eggshell and gloss sheens are all available; satin and eggshell are the most popular for hiding fingerprints and wiping clean.
Turnaround
Most kitchens are done in 2 to 4 days depending on the number of doors and how much prep they need. You keep using the kitchen for the most part — we work around you and clean up every evening. We’ll give you a realistic, fixed timeline before we start, not a vague guess.
Popular cabinet and kitchen-press colours
Irish kitchens are leaning two ways at the moment — bright timeless neutrals and deep statement tones:
- Whites, creams and off-whites for a bright, open kitchen.
- Light and warm greys — still the safe, sellable choice.
- Navy, charcoal and deep green on islands or lower presses, often with a neutral on top.
- Sage, muted blue and soft taupe for a softer, more natural feel.
A two-tone kitchen — darker base presses, lighter wall units — is one of the most requested looks. For a full rundown of shades that work in Irish kitchens, see our guide to the 7 finest kitchen cabinet paint colours.
Cost to paint kitchen cabinets in Dublin
Repainting is dramatically cheaper than replacing. A respray typically runs €500–€1,800 versus €5,000–€15,000+ for new units. Guide prices for a professional, sprayed job:
| Kitchen size | Cabinet doors | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 10–15 doors | €500–€800 |
| Medium | 15–25 doors | €800–€1,200 |
| Large | 25+ doors | €1,200–€1,800 |
What moves the price within those ranges:
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Premium, high-durability paint | +€100–€300 |
| Big colour change (dark to light) — extra coats | +€150–€250 |
| Heavy prep — filling, sanding, repairs | +€200–€400 |
| New handles, knobs and hinges | +€100–€500 |
| Specialty finishes (glazing, two-tone) | +€300–€600 |
Every kitchen is different, so the only accurate figure is one we quote against your actual doors. Send us a few photos and we’ll come back with a fixed price — no obligation.
Why Dublin Deco Painting
- Sprayed, not brushed — a smooth factory-grade finish, not a DIY look.
- Proper prep and the right primer for your door material, so it lasts.
- Tidy and respectful — dust sheets down, masked off, cleaned up daily.
- Fully insured, family-run, since 2017 — Google 4.9★ from Dublin homeowners.
- Free quotes, reply within one working hour.
We cover Dublin city and county and the commuter belt into Kildare, Meath and Wicklow — from Dublin city centre apartments to family homes across South County Dublin and North County Dublin. A resprayed kitchen also pairs well with a wider refresh — see our interior painting and furniture painting services.
Thinking about updating your kitchen? Get a free, no-obligation quote or call 085 178 2117 — we’ll tell you honestly whether a respray is the right call for your cabinets.