The process, start to finish

How a kitchen
respray works.

No mystery, no surprises. Here's exactly what happens from your first enquiry to standing in your finished kitchen — usually within 1–2 weeks, with your kitchen still usable throughout.

Dulux Select Decorator
UKSA Member
20+ Years Experience
Fully Insured
Step by step

From first call
to finished kitchen

Every job is personally managed by Martin and carried out on site by Martin and Ross — no subcontractors, no shortcuts.

1

Your enquiry

Answer three quick questions on our quote form, send photos on WhatsApp, or just call. We reply within the hour, Mon–Sat, to have a quick chat about the job.

  • Form, WhatsApp or phone — your choice
  • You deal directly with Martin and Ross
  • No call centres, no middlemen
2

Free survey & quote

Each project is personally managed by Martin. We visit your home, look at your cabinets and give you a clear, no-obligation written quote. We'll tell you exactly what's involved and what to expect.

  • No obligation whatsoever
  • Fixed written quote provided
  • Usually within a few days of contact
3

Colour & finish selection

Choose any RAL colour, designer paint shade or bring your own swatch. We can also bring colour cards so you can see the options in your kitchen's light.

  • Any RAL colour matched
  • Full range of designer paint shades available
  • Eggshell, satin, matt or gloss finish
4

Preparation day

We arrive and remove all doors and drawer fronts, numbering each one and its hinges so it goes back exactly where it came from. Everything is degreased, filled where needed and sanded smooth. Surrounding areas are fully masked.

  • Every door and hinge numbered
  • Full degreasing and sanding
  • Worktops and floors protected
5

Priming

A specialist adhesion primer is applied to all surfaces. This is the step many cheaper operators skip; it's what makes the finish last for years rather than months.

  • Cabinet-grade primer throughout
  • Full cure time before topcoat
  • No shortcuts, no rushing
6

Spraying & curing

Multiple topcoats of cabinet-grade paint applied using professional spray equipment. Each coat is fully cured before the next is applied, creating the depth and durability of the finish.

  • Professional spray equipment
  • Two or more topcoats
  • Full cure between each coat
7

Re-hanging & finishing

Doors re-hung and adjusted until they're perfect. Handles refitted. Everything cleaned up. We won't leave until we're happy with every door, every edge, every finish.

  • Doors re-hung and adjusted
  • Handles refitted precisely
  • Full clean-up on completion
What it's like to live with

Your kitchen stays
usable throughout

The biggest worry people have is being without a kitchen. You won't be. Here's roughly how a typical week looks — we'll confirm your exact schedule at the survey.

01
Prep & primingDoors come off and prep begins. Your units, sink and appliances stay in use — you just won't have cabinet doors for a few days.
02
Spraying & curingDoors and fronts are sprayed and left to cure properly. The kitchen itself stays accessible while this happens.
03
Re-hanging & doneEverything goes back on, adjusted and perfect. You're left with a transformed kitchen and a full clean-up behind us.
Every job, every time

What's included
as standard

None of this is an optional extra. Every respray gets the full process, start to finish.

Full degreasing & cleaning

All surfaces cleaned and degreased before any prep begins. Grease is the number one cause of paint failure.

Filling & sanding

Chips, dents and imperfections filled and sanded smooth. The finish is only as good as the surface beneath it.

Full masking

Worktops, appliances, walls and floors carefully masked before spraying. No overspray, no mess.

Cabinet-grade primer

A specialist adhesion primer before the topcoat. This is what makes the finish last; skipping it is a shortcut we never take.

Multiple topcoats, fully cured

Two or more topcoats of cabinet-grade paint, with full curing time between each coat.

Careful reassembly

Every door and hinge numbered and refitted exactly as it was, for a seamless result.

Common questions

Process FAQs

Most kitchens are completed within 1–2 weeks, including prep, priming, spraying and curing. Smaller kitchens may be quicker; larger or more detailed kitchens may take a day or two longer. We give you a specific timeframe when we survey the job.
Yes — your kitchen is only partially out of use during the work. Access to the sink and appliances is maintained throughout where possible. We discuss the day-by-day schedule with you so you know exactly what to expect.
Doors and drawer fronts are removed so they can be prepped and sprayed properly. Every door and hinge is numbered so it goes back exactly where it came from, for a seamless result. Frames and carcasses are masked and sprayed in place.
Very little. Worktops, appliances, walls and floors are fully masked and protected before any spraying begins, so there's no overspray and no mess left behind. We clean up fully on completion.
Free no-obligation quote

Ready to get
started?

Answer three quick questions and we'll come back to you within the hour, Mon–Sat, to arrange your free survey.