I want to paint my Vancouver condo kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them - is that worth it and what does it cost?

Cabinet painting is one of the most popular condo upgrades in Metro Vancouver because full cabinet replacement in a typical condo kitchen costs $15,000 to $30,000, while professional cabinet painting runs $3,500 to $7,000 depending on the size of your kitchen and the number of cabinets. For a standard Vancouver condo kitchen with 15 to 25 cabinet doors and drawer fronts, expect to pay $4,000 to $6,000 for a professional spray finish. This includes removing all doors and hardware, degreasing, sanding, priming, applying two to three coats of cabinet-grade paint, and reinstalling everything with new hardware if desired. The key to a durable cabinet finish is proper preparation and using the right products — a hybrid alkyd or acrylic urethane paint designed specifically for cabinets, not standard wall paint. Colours trending in Vancouver condos right now include soft whites, warm greys, and deep navy or forest green for lower cabinets in two-tone designs. Cabinet painting in a condo requires careful coordination because doors are often removed and sprayed off-site or in a designated area, which means your strata may need to approve use of a parking garage or storage room for drying. Your kitchen will be without cabinet doors for three to seven days during the process. The finish should last 8 to 15 years with proper care. Get quotes specifically from painters who specialize in cabinet refinishing rather than general interior painters, as the technique and materials are quite different.

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