Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Southampton
Southampton Decorators provide kitchen cabinet painting across Southampton and the surrounding Hampshire suburbs.
We repaint kitchen cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and visible carcasses in Edwardian homes in Bassett and Highfield, and period properties across Chandler’s Ford and Bitterne Park. The right preparation for the specific material is what determines whether the finish holds.
- Cabinet doors and drawer fronts: brush or spray applied finish
- Solid wood, MDF, and previously painted or factory-sprayed surfaces
- Colour change and full colour refresh
- In-situ working: units stay in the kitchen throughout
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Solid Wood Cabinets
Solid wood cabinet doors require thorough preparation before a durable finish can be applied. Grease residue is cleaned off, the existing coating is sanded back, a specialist wood primer is applied, and the finish coat goes on in kitchen enamel.
Properties in Chandler’s Ford and Bassett often have handmade solid timber kitchens that are structurally sound but dated in colour.
MDF Cabinets
MDF doors are common in factory-fitted kitchens across Chandler’s Ford and Hedge End. MDF is porous on cut edges and will not hold standard paint without correct priming. The correct primer turns a cabinet repaint into a finish that holds for years.
Factory-Sprayed Units
Factory-sprayed finishes need careful preparation before overpainting. The existing surface is lightly sanded, a specialist primer is applied, and two finish coats build up on top. We can coordinate with a wider interior painting refresh.
Cabinet Painting vs Replacement
A full kitchen replacement costs thousands. Repainting the existing cabinet doors costs a fraction of that and achieves the same visual transformation where the carcasses and layout are still sound. We give honest advice before quoting.
Colour Selection
Sage green, deep blue, and off-white shades are popular choices in period properties. Farrow and Ball, Little Greene, and Dulux Trade Heritage colours are all commonly specified.
Why Choose Southampton Decorators
Material-Specific Preparation
Solid wood, MDF, and factory-sprayed finishes each need a different primer
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote with no unexpected additions
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every job
Durable Kitchen Finishes
Kitchen enamel over correct primer bonds firmly and resists everyday impacts
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Our Kitchen Cabinet Painting Process
1. Assessment Visit
We check the cabinet material, existing coating condition, and the number and type of units to be painted.
2. Preparation and Masking
The kitchen is masked carefully. Worktops, appliances, and adjacent walls are protected. Cabinet doors may be removed in some cases.
3. Cleaning and Keying
Grease and contamination are removed from all surfaces. Existing coatings are lightly sanded to help the primer grip.
4. Priming
Specialist primer is applied to all surfaces. MDF edges and end grain receive extra attention. Full cure time is allowed before finish coats.
5. Finish Coats
Two coats of kitchen enamel are applied throughout. We inspect between coats and address any imperfections before the final coat.
6. Reassembly and Check
Removed doors are rehung and adjusted. Hinges and soft-close mechanisms are checked before we leave.
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Kitchen Cabinet Painting Costs in Southampton
Cabinet painting costs are driven by the number of doors and fronts, the material, and the condition of the existing finish.
Number of Doors and Fronts
A medium kitchen with 15 to 20 doors costs considerably less than a large kitchen with 25 or more units and an island.
Material and Condition
Factory-sprayed MDF in good condition is faster to prepare than solid wood with multiple old paint layers. Heavily worn surfaces require more preparation time.
Profile Complexity
Flat shaker doors are easier to achieve a consistent finish on than raised-and-fielded or highly moulded profiles.
Trade insight. Chandler’s Ford kitchens from the 1990s and early 2000s are often structurally excellent but look dated. Cabinet painting using the correct MDF primer and kitchen enamel delivers a result that looks current without the cost of replacement.
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