Cabinetry & Specialty · Tweed Heads

    Painting Kitchen Cabinets — A Cost-Effective Kitchen Refresh

    A full kitchen reno can hit $40k+. A professional cabinet repaint can hit the same visual reset for under $5k. Here's how it's done properly.

    When cabinet painting makes sense

    If your kitchen cabinet boxes are solid and the layout still works, paint is a no-brainer. If the carcasses are sagging MDF or the layout is wrong, paint won't fix it — renovate instead.

    The professional process

    Done properly, cabinet painting is closer to spray-finishing furniture than wall painting.

    • Remove all doors, drawers and handles, label every position
    • Degrease with sugar-soap then a solvent wipe
    • Sand to a full key with 180-grit
    • One coat of adhesion primer (Zinsser BIN or similar)
    • Two coats of two-pack polyurethane or premium waterborne enamel, sprayed
    • Reinstall doors with new soft-close hinges if needed

    Realistic cost in Tweed Heads

    A standard 15–20 door kitchen, fully sprayed in two-pack, typically lands between $3,500 and $5,500 depending on access and colour choice. Compare that to a $25–60k full reno.

    Get a free quote from a licensed interior painter in Tweed Heads

    Munn & Co. Finishes is fully licensed in NSW (461243C) and QLD (15536255), insured and based locally — so we can usually quote Tweed Heads jobs within 24–48 hours. Call 0444 528 452 or request a free written quote online and we'll walk the job with you, photograph problem areas and send a clear, fixed-price scope before any work begins.

    Painting kitchen cabinets — frequently asked questions

    How much do painters charge in Tweed Heads?
    As a guide for Tweed Heads: $3,000–$5,500 for a 3-bedroom interior, $5,000–$11,000 for a full exterior, and $60–$120 per square metre for epoxy flooring. Your written quote fixes the price before work starts.
    Is the quote fixed or an estimate?
    Fixed. After the on-site walkthrough you get a written quote listing surfaces, preparation, products and coat numbers. The price only changes if you approve extra work in writing.
    Why are some painting quotes so much cheaper?
    Almost always preparation and coat count. A cheap quote usually means one thinned coat, minimal patching, no primer on bare surfaces and no written scope — which shows up as flaking within a couple of seasons.
    Are you licensed and insured to work in Tweed Heads?
    Yes. Munn & Co. Finishes holds an NSW painting licence and a QLD QBCC licence, and we carry full public liability insurance. Licence and insurance details are supplied in writing with every Tweed Heads quote.
    How do I get a quote for painting kitchen cabinets in Tweed Heads?
    Call 0400 000 000 or send the online quote form. We book a free on-site walkthrough in Tweed Heads, then send a fixed written quote — surfaces, products, coats and timeline — usually within 24–48 hours.