Cabinet Painting Cost Guide for Metro Atlanta
What cabinet refinishing costs by kitchen size and door count, and how to compare quotes fairly.
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Cabinet painting is priced by door and drawer count, not square footage. In metro Atlanta expect $3,000 to $7,000 for a typical kitchen.
Cost by kitchen size
| Kitchen | Doors + drawers | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Small galley | 15–20 | $2,800 – $4,000 |
| Standard kitchen | 25–35 | $4,000 – $5,800 |
| Large kitchen with island | 40–55 | $5,800 – $7,500 |
| Kitchen + butler's pantry / laundry | 60+ | $7,500+ |
What changes the price
- Oak grain filling for a smooth modern finish adds labor.
- Interior painting of cabinet boxes adds roughly 25%.
- Color change from dark to white may need an extra coat.
- New hardware holes require filling and re-drilling.
- Glazing or distressed finishes are specialty work.
Comparing quotes
Ask every contractor these five questions:
- 1Are you degreasing before sanding?
- 2What bonding primer do you use?
- 3Are doors sprayed off-site or in a controlled setup?
- 4How many finish coats?
- 5What's the written warranty?
The answers separate a ten-year finish from a two-year one far more reliably than the price does.
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