Cabinet Painting · Worcester, MA
Cabinet Painting in Worcester, MA
A New Kitchen Look, Same Cabinets.
Dated oak, cherry or tired painted cabinets transformed with a smooth, factory-like finish, for a fraction of the cost and disruption of new cabinets.
Cabinet Painting in Worcester, answered
Cabinet painting gives sound kitchen cabinets a new color and a hard, smooth finish. Doors and drawers are removed, degreased, sanded and primed with a bonding primer, then sprayed; the boxes are finished in place. A full kitchen typically costs $2,500–$4,000, or about $100 per door (market estimates), far less than replacing.
What’s included
What is included in cabinet painting?
Cabinets are handled every day, so adhesion and a hard finish matter more than anywhere else in the house.
Not included (we will point you to the right pro)
How it works
How does the cabinet painting process work?
A real sequence, start to finish. You see the written estimate before any work begins.
Estimate & color
Doors and drawers are counted, and you pick the color, sheen and whether hardware stays or changes.
Remove & mask
Doors come off and are labeled; the kitchen is masked so counters and appliances stay protected.
Clean, sand, prime
Everything is degreased, sanded and primed with a bonding primer made for cabinets.
Spray, cure, rehang
Two finish coats are sprayed; after curing, doors are rehung and adjusted.
How long does cabinet painting take?
Most kitchens take about one to two weeks from removal to rehanging, mostly because primer and enamel need drying and curing time. The kitchen stays usable for most of that time with some care.
Pricing guidance
How much does cabinet painting cost in Worcester?
Cabinet painting is priced by the number of doors, drawer fronts and boxes, plus any grain filling or repairs.
What affects the price
| Job | Typical example | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Full kitchen | Average-size kitchen, doors and boxes (small kitchens $1,200–$2,500) | $2,500–$4,000 per kitchen; about $100 per doorMarket estimate |
| Bathroom vanity | Standard single-sink vanity | $450–$950Market estimate |
| Refinishing instead of paint | Strip and re-stain or clear-coat a kitchen | $1,500–$4,800Market estimate |
Market estimates in USD, based on Massachusetts 2026 market data: Rico Painting’s recommended exterior ranges, plus Massachusetts and Boston 2026 cost guides (Angi Boston, HomeGuide, Brushquote and published Massachusetts painting-contractor guides) for interior, cabinet, deck, fence, wallpaper, popcorn, commercial and hourly rates, shown until Rico Painting publishes its own rate card. The average is the midpoint of each range, not a verified statistical average of completed jobs. Your exact price is on your written estimate before any work starts. Last updated: November 2026.
Best fit
When do you need cabinet painting?
Common signs and triggers that mean it is time:
Worcester-specific note: winter is cabinet season
Cabinet painting is indoor work, so it fits the Central Massachusetts winter, when exterior work stops. Booking cabinets in late fall and winter usually means more scheduling flexibility.
In older kitchens, especially in pre-1978 homes, painted cabinets may carry old paint layers. Sanding them for pay must follow lead-safe practices.
Official sources
Good to know: this is a plain-English summary for homeowners, not legal advice. State and town rules can change, so check the official source or your town’s building department for the current requirements. Rico Painting will walk you through what applies to your home at the estimate.
Paint, refinish or replace?
Should I paint, refinish or replace my kitchen cabinets?
If the boxes are solid and the layout works, painting or refinishing gives the biggest change for the money.
| Option | Best when | Typical cost | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painting | Boxes are solid; you want a new color | $2,500–$4,000 per kitchen | About 1–2 weeks |
| Refinishing | You like the wood; the finish is worn | $1,500–$4,800 | About 1 week |
| Replacing | Boxes are damaged or the layout must change | Usually far more than painting | Weeks to months |
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Areas we serve
Cabinet Painting near you
We provide cabinet painting throughout Worcester and nearby towns, including Shrewsbury, Holden, Auburn, Northborough, Westborough and Leicester.
FAQ
Cabinet Painting in Worcester: frequently asked questions
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Related services
Often booked together
- Painting Services in Worcester, MABack to every painting service
- Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing in WorcesterRe-staining, toning and clear-coat refreshes for wood cabinets, vanities and built-ins.
- Interior Painting in WorcesterWalls, ceilings, trim and doors, with furniture covered, plaster and drywall repaired, and two finish coats.
- Interior Trim Painting in WorcesterBaseboards, crown, casings, doors and stair railings, filled, caulked and finished in durable enamel.
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