Is $3,500 to redo kitchen cabinet painting a fair price?
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I recently bought a house and decided to update the kitchen. For cabinet painting, I initially chose the lowest quote because we were doing other renovations, and costs were adding up. In hindsight, this was a big mistake. The paint job looks average, and there's no smooth finish on the oak cabinets. We had another professional painter come and paint the island cabinets, and the result was amazing. Now, I'm thinking about redoing the cabinets again, which would cost me another $3,000-$4,000 after already paying $2,000 previously. Every time I see the current paint work, it bothers me a lot. The cheaper painter said that with oak, when you sand the cabinets, grains stick out. I didn't know enough about the process back then, and I regret it now.
Quote Details
This is an estimated cost to repaint the kitchen cabinets due to a previous unsatisfactory paint job. The homeowner is considering this option. - Previous work (costing $2,000): Involved sanding, priming, and two coats of spray paint. - Previous work outcome: Average finish, no smooth texture on oak cabinets, grains stuck out. - Desired outcome: Flawless finish, similar to what a professional painter achieved on island cabinets. - Professional technique: Uses a special varnish paint and special spray.
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Category
Painting
Price
$3,500
Quote Date
August 11, 2025
Location
Interior
Paint grade
Premium
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