Cabinet Painting Cost per Door and Drawer
Cabinet quotes in Great Falls are built by counting pieces. Each door and drawer front is removed, degreased, sanded, primed, sprayed with a hard cabinet enamel, cured, and rehung; the boxes and face frames are masked and finished in place. The per-piece ranges below include all of that plus materials.
| Piece | Low | High | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet door (standard) | $75 | $150 | Both sides sprayed, box and frame behind it |
| Drawer front | $40 | $80 | Front face and edges |
| Tall pantry or oversized door | $120 | $220 | Counts as roughly 1.5–2 doors |
| Open shelving or end panel | $60 | $140 | Finished in place |
| Island (per side) | $150 | $400 | Often a second, darker color |
Ranges reflect typical 2026 pricing for the Great Falls area and are estimates, not our price list. We count your doors and drawers on a free walkthrough and quote one written number.
Whole-Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinet Painting Cost
Most Great Falls kitchens have somewhere between 20 and 40 doors and drawers. Here's how that translates into a total, along with the bathroom vanities and laundry cabinets we're often asked to do at the same time.
| Project | Low | High | Typical piece count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small kitchen or galley | $1,800 | $3,500 | 15–22 doors and drawers |
| Average kitchen | $2,800 | $6,000 | 25–35 pieces, the Great Falls norm |
| Large kitchen with island | $5,000 | $9,000 | 40+ pieces, two-tone common |
| Bathroom vanity | $400 | $900 | 4–8 pieces |
| Laundry or mudroom cabinets | $500 | $1,200 | 6–12 pieces |
Ranges reflect typical 2026 pricing for the Great Falls area and are estimates, not our price list. We count your doors and drawers on a free walkthrough and quote one written number.
Painting Cabinets vs. Replacing Them
The question behind every cabinet quote is whether to paint or replace. In the Great Falls market, new cabinets installed run from the low five figures for stock lines to well beyond that for semi-custom, and that's before counters come off and go back on. Painting keeps the layout, the counters, and the plumbing exactly where they are.
| Option | Low | High | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional cabinet repaint | $2,800 | $6,000 | New look, same layout, 4–7 working days |
| Refacing (new doors, painted boxes) | $7,000 | $15,000 | New door style; boxes stay |
| Stock cabinets, installed | $12,000 | $25,000 | Plus counters, plumbing, 2–4 weeks |
| Semi-custom cabinets, installed | $20,000 | $45,000+ | Full remodel timeline |
Replacement figures are general market estimates for comparison only; Great Falls Painters paints and refinishes cabinets and does not sell or install new ones.
If the boxes are solid and the layout works, painting wins on cost and time. If the boxes are water-damaged, the layout is wrong, or the doors are falling apart, we'll tell you so on the walkthrough — it's not a job we want to paint over.
What Moves a Cabinet Painting Quote Up or Down
- Wood species and grain. The honey oak in so many 1980s–90s Great Falls kitchens needs grain filler for a smooth look — about a day of extra work.
- Existing finish. Factory clear coats need thorough scuff-sanding; previously painted cabinets with a chipping finish may need stripping.
- Grease. Kitchens near the range carry years of cooking film. Degreasing is non-negotiable and takes time.
- Color change. Dark to white needs more primer and coats than a like-for-like refresh.
- Two-tone designs. A second color on the island or lowers means a second spray setup.
- Hardware changes. New pulls in new positions mean filling and drilling every door.
How to Get an Accurate Cabinet Painting Quote
Count your doors and drawer fronts, note the wood (oak, maple, painted, laminate), and take a photo of the kitchen. That's enough for a ballpark by text. For the exact number we come out, count with you, check the condition of the boxes, and finish a sample door in your color so you see the sheen in your own light before committing.
See the cabinet painting service page for the full process, or read our guide to choosing paint colors if you're still deciding between white, greige, and navy.