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Published on:
23 September 2025

Kitchen Respray vs. Replacement: Which is Right for You?

Thinking about upgrading your kitchen? Homeowners often face the same question: should you replace your cabinets completely, or choose a professional respray? Here’s a quick breakdown to help you decide.

Side-by-side comparison of kitchen renovation: left shows cabinet replacement in progress, right shows cabinets being primed and sprayed for a respray.

Respraying Your Kitchen

  • Cost-effective: A respray can save you up to 80% compared to replacement.
  • Faster turnaround: Most projects are finished in 4-6 days.
  • Minimal disruption: No builders, no demolition. Just a smooth new finish.
  • Custom colour matching: Choose from a wide range of shades, including popular Farrow & Ball colours.

Replacing Your Kitchen

  • Higher cost: Full replacements are the most expensive option.
  • Time-consuming: Can take weeks, especially if plumbing, electrics, or flooring are involved.
  • Best for damaged kitchens: If your cupboards are broken, water-damaged, or poorly laid out, replacement may be necessary.
Comparison of kitchen respray versus full kitchen renovation costs and timelines. Kitchen resprays average £1,000-£6,000 and take 4-7 days, while full renovations average £8,000-£20,000+ and take 2-8 weeks.
Average figures for kitchen resprays vs kitchen renovations

Which Option is Best?

If your current kitchen layout works and your units are in good condition, a respray is the smarter choice, saving money, time, and hassle. Replacement is best reserved for when you want a completely new design or need structural changes.

Final Note

At SprayNation, we specialise in professional kitchen resprays with a 2-year guarantee. If you’re unsure whether respraying is right for you, we’re happy to advise.