Cabinet painting
Kitchen cabinet painting in St. Albert
Kitchen cabinet painting in St. Albert is a sprayed, solid-colour finish over the cabinets already in your kitchen, and a full kitchen costs $3,000 to $8,000 in 2026. Cabinet Refinishing St. Albert keeps your boxes, counters, and sink in place, so the room changes colour without a tear-out. Compared with buying new cabinets, most owners keep $12,000 to $30,000 in their pocket.
- 5-year written warranty
- MPI and RRP certified owner
- In-house crews
Dark cherry to greige and sage
Full kitchen: $3,000 to $8,000
Dark stained perimeter cabinets sprayed a pale greige, with the island in a muted sage. Concept render, not a completed job.
2026 painting prices
How much does kitchen cabinet painting cost in St. Albert in 2026?
Kitchen cabinet painting in St. Albert costs $3,000 to $4,500 for 10 to 20 doors, $4,500 to $6,500 for 20 to 35 doors, and $6,500 to $8,000 for 35 to 50 or more doors. The 20 to 35 door bracket is the most common. Door count drives the price, because every door and drawer is removed, prepped, and sprayed on its own.
| Kitchen | Door count | 2026 St. Albert price | Days on the job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small kitchenFewest pieces to spray | 10 to 20 | $3,000 to $4,500 | 5 to 7 days |
| Average kitchenThe most common size | 20 to 35 | $4,500 to $6,500 | 7 to 10 days |
| Large or executive kitchenHighest door count | 35 to 50+ | $6,500 to $8,000 | 8 to 12 days |
| Kitchen plus extrasVanity, laundry, or built-ins added | Varies | $7,000+ | Confirmed at the quote |
| Bathroom vanity onlyOne solid colour | Single vanity | $800 to $2,000 | 2 to 3 days |
St. Albert painting jobs use the same pricing as Edmonton, with no travel surcharge. The written estimate separates prep, products, and labour, and the figure on it is what you pay. The kitchen cabinet refinishing cost guide explains each price driver in more depth.
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Kitchen cabinet painting vs new cabinets in St. Albert
Kitchen cabinet painting saves 50 to 70 percent against new cabinets and skips the 4 to 8 weeks of demolition that a replacement brings. New cabinets run $15,000 to $40,000 or more. Painting keeps the boxes, so your countertops stay where they are.
| Compare | Painting your cabinets | Replacing your cabinets |
|---|---|---|
| Full kitchen price | $3,000 to $8,000 | $15,000 to $40,000+ |
| Honey oak kitchen | $3,000 to $6,000 | $20,000 to $35,000 |
| Time on the job | 5 to 12 days, set by door count | 4 to 8 weeks of demolition and construction |
| Countertops | Masked and left in place | Refitted once the new boxes are in |
| Choose it when | The boxes are sound and the layout works | The boxes are damaged or the layout has to change |
To keep the wood grain on show, compare kitchen cabinet refinishing in St. Albert. If the doors are the real problem, see cabinet refacing with new doors. The refinishing vs refacing vs replacing guide puts all of them side by side.
The method
How spray painting kitchen cabinets works, from estimate to walkthrough
Spray painting kitchen cabinets starts with a free in-home consultation and ends with a walkthrough where the 5-year warranty is activated. In between, the doors go to the shop and the boxes are finished in your kitchen.
- Step 1
Consult and pick a colour
A free in-home consultation produces a detailed written estimate. A free colour consultation helps you settle on a shade before prep begins.
- Step 2
Number and shop-spray the doors
Each door and drawer is labelled, removed, and sprayed with HVLP equipment in the shop for a smooth, brush-mark-free face.
- Step 3
Cover the room, coat the boxes
Counters, floors, and appliances are masked. The cabinet boxes then get their colour in place.
- Step 4
Rehang, test, and clean
Doors and drawers go back to their numbered openings. Each one is aligned and tested, and the kitchen is cleaned before you sign off.
Paint and prep
Best paint for kitchen cupboard painting on oak and laminate
Cabinet Refinishing St. Albert sprays kitchen cupboards with Benjamin Moore Advance or Sherwin-Williams ProClassic. The prep before that coat depends on what your cabinets are made of.
Honey oak and golden oak
Honey oak and golden oak cabinets are common in homes built in the 1980s and 1990s, and their solid wood boxes are usually sound enough to paint. Oak has an open grain, so the job includes grain filling. Skip that step and the grain pattern shows through the new colour. Moving from honey oak to a painted finish such as Benjamin Moore Cloud White or Hale Navy costs $3,000 to $6,000.
Laminate and melamine
Laminate and melamine cupboards can be painted once a bonding primer goes on first.
Peeling thermofoil
Thermofoil that has lifted near the stove or dishwasher is usually refaced rather than painted, since a coat of paint does not reattach a separating film.
Before you choose a sheen or a product, read which paint brand holds up best on kitchen cabinets, satin or semi-gloss for cabinet doors, and whether spraying beats brushing.
Hiring locally
Where to find kitchen cabinet painting near me in St. Albert
Cabinet Refinishing St. Albert paints kitchen cabinets in St. Albert and across the Edmonton region, including Edmonton and Spruce Grove. The full town list is on the service areas page. St. Albert kitchens carry no travel surcharge, and pricing for other towns is confirmed at the quote.
When you compare cabinet painters, ask each one to put these in writing:
- An estimate that separates prep, products, and labour, with a price that holds once work starts.
- Who is doing the work. The contractor who completes every job uses in-house crews and never subcontracts.
- Proof of insurance. Jobs here are backed by $2 million in commercial general liability insurance and WCB Alberta coverage for each crew member.
- A workmanship warranty. Painted kitchens carry a 5-year written warranty.
The owner of that contractor holds Master Painters Institute (MPI) and Lead Safety (RRP) credentials. See every community in the St. Albert service area, or go to cabinet painting in Morinville and cabinet painting in Edmonton.
Questions
Common questions about painting kitchen cabinets in St. Albert
What does it cost to paint an average kitchen in St. Albert?
An average St. Albert kitchen with 20 to 35 doors costs $4,500 to $6,500 to paint in 2026 and takes 7 to 10 days. Smaller kitchens start at $3,000, and kitchens with 35 or more doors reach $8,000.
Will I see brush marks on painted cabinet doors?
Cabinet doors and drawer fronts are sprayed with HVLP equipment in the shop, which leaves a brush-mark-free face. The cabinet boxes are coated on site after counters, floors, and appliances are masked.
Do painted doors go back in the same spot?
Kitchen cabinet painting uses numbered reassembly. Every door and drawer is labelled when it comes off and returns to its exact opening, with your existing hardware or new hardware you choose.
Can oak cabinets be painted without the grain showing?
Oak cabinet painting includes grain filling, because oak has an open grain that can telegraph through a smooth colour. Taking honey oak to a painted finish costs $3,000 to $6,000 in St. Albert.
Is painting cheaper than replacing kitchen cabinets?
Kitchen cabinet painting saves 50 to 70 percent compared with new cabinets, roughly $12,000 to $30,000 for most owners. It also avoids the 4 to 8 weeks of demolition and construction that replacement takes.
Tell us about your cabinets
Eight short fields. Most of them are a quick pick from a list.
Written estimate, no charge
Put a real number on your kitchen
Cabinet Refinishing St. Albert turns these answers into a price range and a time for the free in-home consultation. Door count and the finish you want move the price more than anything else.