3 Reasons To Consider Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets

When it comes to your kitchen, the cabinets are often what draws your eye first. Not only are the cabinets often the biggest feature in your kitchen, they are also the feature that shows wear and tear the fastest. If your kitchen cabinets are out of fashion or not in great condition, it's going to be obvious. However, before tearing them out and replacing them, you may want to consider painting them instead. Here are three reasons why painting your kitchen cabinets may be the right choice for your kitchen.

It's Less Expensive Than Replacement

Perhaps the biggest reason for painting your cabinets instead of replacing them is that it is far more cost-effective. New kitchen cabinets can be very expensive. Stock kitchen cabinets range in price from $60 to $200 per linear foot, semi-custom cost between $100 and $650, while custom cabinets cost between $500 and $1,200. Kitchen cabinet painting, on the other hand, is far less expensive. The average cost to have your kitchen cabinets painted by a professional range from $1,200 to $6,000. Painting even at the higher end of the scale is still on average less expensive than stock cabinets. 

Painting Can Hide Damage

With everyday wear and tear comes scratches and dings to the kitchen cabinets. If you have wood cabinets, refinishing may be the route you take. However, in some cases, the cabinets are too damaged to be refinished. The good news is that even with cabinets that have a lot of wear and tear, paint may still be an option. Painting can hide damage far better than refinishing can. Scratches and dings can be filled and then painted over leaving a nice smooth finish to your kitchen cabinetry. 

It Can Change The Look Of Your Kitchen

If you are unhappy with how your kitchen cabinets look, a coat of paint can make a huge difference. When it comes to painting your cabinets, there are a variety of options in terms of colors and finishes. If you have dark cabinets that drag your kitchen down, you may want to paint them a light color to brighten up the room. Painting your cabinets a darker color can help anchor the room and give it a more sophisticated look. Painting is also a quick process that produces big results.

Painting your kitchen cabinets is a great way to improve the appearance of your kitchen. Painting your cabinets is far more affordable than replacing them in most instances. Paint can also hide damage and revitalize older cabinets. A fresh coat of paint on your kitchen cabinets can also change the entire look of your kitchen.