Kitchen painting that survives being cleaned.
A kitchen wall gets steam, oil and a cloth taken to it several times a week. The finish matters more than the shade, and the preparation has to deal with grease that ordinary washing leaves behind.
- Free site inspection
- Written, itemised quote
- 1-year workmanship warranty
- Same-day callback
At a glance
What paint should a kitchen have?
A washable finish, because kitchen walls get wiped down far more than any other room. The bigger issue is preparation: cooking leaves a thin grease film that paint won't bond to, so surfaces need proper degreasing, not just a rinse. Ventilation and drying also need planning around when the kitchen is actually used.
When this is the answer, and when it is not.
Sending you to the wrong service wastes your money and our time. This is how to tell.
This is likely right if
- Kitchen walls are marked, greasy or discoloured above the counter and hob
- The current finish cannot be wiped without taking the colour off
- You are refreshing the kitchen without replacing the units
- Cooking has yellowed the ceiling or the wall behind the hob
Something else comes first if
- There is damp behind the sink or an unresolved plumbing leak
- Mould keeps returning, which is a ventilation problem first
- The kitchen is being refitted, in which case paint after the units go
What the service includes.
Degreasing
Surfaces cleaned with a degreasing agent, not just washed. Paint will not bond to a cooking film.
Appliance and unit protection
Counters, units, hob and appliances covered and masked before any work starts.
Repair and filling
Cracks, holes and damage made good and sanded flush.
Suitable primer
Chosen for the surface and for any stain that would otherwise bleed through.
Washable finish coats
A finish specified for wiping, with the sheen level explained rather than assumed.
Ventilation planning
We tell you how long before the kitchen is usable again and sequence the work around that.
Not included, or quoted separately
- Cabinet, shutter and modular unit refinishing
- Tile, backsplash and countertop work
- Plumbing, chimney and appliance work
- Damp treatment behind sinks or external walls
- Deep cleaning of appliances and units
The sequence.
Assess the surface
Including how far the grease film extends, which is usually further than it looks.
Protect the kitchen
Units, counters and appliances covered; the room sealed off from the rest of the home.
Degrease thoroughly
The stage most often skipped, and the reason kitchen paint peels.
Repair and prime
Filling, sanding and a primer suited to the surface and any staining.
Apply a washable finish
To the agreed coat count, cutting cleanly around units and tiling.
Ventilate and hand back
With clear guidance on when the kitchen can be used normally again.
What moves the price on this job.
We do not publish a rate, because it would change once someone measured your property. These are the variables that decide it.
- Measured wall and ceiling area, which is small but fiddly around units
- How much degreasing the surfaces need
- Amount of cutting-in around cabinets, tiling and appliances
- Grade of washable finish specified
- Whether stains need blocking before painting
- Whether the kitchen must stay usable during the work
Kitchen Painting — your questions.
Can we use the kitchen while it is painted?
Partly, and it depends on the sequence. We can usually work so you have some use of it, but cooking during painting defeats the point, grease and steam land on a wet coat. We will plan the shortest realistic gap with you.
Why does kitchen paint peel more than elsewhere?
Almost always because the surface was not degreased. Cooking leaves a thin oily film that ordinary washing does not remove, and paint will not bond through it. Degreasing is a specific step, not a rinse.
Which sheen is best in a kitchen?
Something with enough sheen to be wiped repeatedly. Fully matt finishes look good but mark and burnish when cleaned. We will show you the trade-off rather than defaulting to the most expensive option.
Will you paint the cabinets too?
Cabinet and shutter refinishing is a different service with different preparation and products. We can quote it separately, it is usually spray-finished for a smooth result rather than brushed in place.
Let us look at your walls first.
Tell us about the property and we will set up a free colour and wall inspection. You get a written, itemised quotation afterwards, with no obligation to go ahead.
- We call you back the same day to get a picture of the property and the surfaces.
- We agree a time and come out for the free inspection.
- You get the written scope and itemised quotation.
- Nothing starts until you approve it.