Generated concept of an existing kitchen with finished blue-grey cabinet doors, marble surfaces, timber flooring and natural light.

Kitchen Cabinet Painting / Sydney

Transform your kitchen. Without replacing your cabinets.

Explore a new finish for suitable existing cabinets while keeping the kitchen layout you know. L&K Group assesses your surfaces, preparation and scope before work begins.

The request form records project details in this local preview for company review. It does not calculate a price, upload photos, send email or reserve a date.

Scroll to see the transformation Generated concept — not a completed L&K project.

Refresh your existing kitchen with cabinet painting and repairs. L&K Group serves a 10 km radius around Ermington, plus Inner West Sydney and the listed surrounding suburbs. We assess your cabinets and agree the surfaces, preparation and finish before work begins.

Keep the kitchen layout you have and explore a new finish for suitable doors, drawer fronts and visible cabinet surfaces. New cabinet manufacture and installation are not included.

Website preview with company-provided service and contact information. Draft package inclusions, prices and project-specific arrangements still need confirmation. Cabinet example images are generated concepts; a local request form is available, while prices and bookings are not confirmed online.

The transformation / 01—09

Every finish begins long before the colour.

Cabinet doors are removed, spray-painted and dried in a separate spray booth, reducing dust and paint odours in your home. L&K uses Dulux Aqua Enamel. Work and drying generally take 3–7 days, with careful use recommended for 7 days after reinstallation; the exact schedule and care guidance depend on your project.

Explore the process Skip the story

Illustrative process and generated imagery. The exact preparation and coating system is confirmed for your cabinets.

  1. 01 / 09 Inspection

    Inspect the existing kitchen

    We assess the cabinet material, existing finish, condition and access, then identify the doors, drawers, frames and panels proposed for painting. Colour, sheen, repairs and exclusions are agreed for the project.

    Understand the starting surface

    Generated concept of a front-facing kitchen with worn cream-painted cabinet fronts before repainting.
    Generated process concept. Actual method and result depend on the assessed kitchen.
  2. 02 / 09 Removal

    Remove doors and hardware

    Cabinet doors are removed for spray painting and drying in a separate booth. Drawer fronts, handles, hinges, labelling and refitting are discussed as part of the agreed scope; fixed surfaces are assessed separately.

    Keep each part accounted for

    Generated concept of the same kitchen with six selected cabinet fronts removed while the layout stays in place.
    Generated process concept. Actual method and result depend on the assessed kitchen.
  3. 03 / 09 Cleaning

    Clean before coating

    Kitchen surfaces can hold grease and everyday residue. Cleaning and degreasing form part of preparation where required by the assessed material and selected coating system.

    Remove residues that affect adhesion

    Generated concept of an existing cream cabinet door being cleaned with a cloth before patching; existing chips and wear remain visible.
    Generated process concept. Actual method and result depend on the assessed kitchen.
  4. 04 / 09 Surface preparation

    Prepare and repair

    Suitable surfaces may be sanded and small chips or dents patched under the agreed preparation scope. Lifting coverings, swelling or underlying damage need separate assessment and may call for another approach.

    Create a sound base

    Generated concept of a worn cream-painted cabinet door with local filler repairs to chipped areas before undercoating.
    Generated process concept. Actual method and result depend on the assessed kitchen.
  5. 05 / 09 Masking

    Protect the surroundings

    Adjacent benchtops, walls, floors and appliances are protected as needed for the agreed work. Any fixed frames or panels to be coated are identified before work begins.

    Define the work area

    Generated concept of the same cream cabinet kitchen with doors removed, worktops taped and floor protected before coating.
    Generated process concept. Actual method and result depend on the assessed kitchen.
  6. 06 / 09 Primer / undercoat

    Build the foundation

    A compatible primer or undercoat may form the base for the selected finish. The actual product and method depend on the cabinet surface, its existing coating and manufacturer instructions.

    1. Existing surface
    2. Preparation
    3. Compatible base
    4. Finish coats

    Surface → preparation → base coat

    Generated concept of an existing cabinet door with an even undercoat.
    Generated process concept. Actual method and result depend on the assessed kitchen.
  7. 07 / 09 Finish coats

    Apply the finish

    L&K uses Dulux Aqua Enamel and spray-paints removable cabinet doors in a separate booth. The exact product, number of coats, colour, sheen and treatment of fixed surfaces are confirmed for your kitchen.

    Colour and sheen take shape

    Generated concept showing a second sage-grey finish state on the same shaker cabinet door.
    Generated process concept. Actual method and result depend on the assessed kitchen.
  8. 08 / 09 Drying & curing

    Allow time to dry

    Drying between stages and full curing are different. L&K generally allows 3–7 days for work and drying, and recommends careful use for 7 days after reinstallation. Your schedule and care instructions depend on the project.

    Care continues after application

    Generated concept showing a second sage-grey finish state on the same shaker cabinet door.
    Generated process concept. Actual method and result depend on the assessed kitchen.
  9. 09 / 09 Reassembly

    Reassemble and check

    When the finish is ready, the agreed doors and hardware are refitted. Alignment, operation and painted surfaces are reviewed against the agreed scope.

    Bring the kitchen back together

    Generated concept of the same front-facing kitchen with refreshed sage-grey painted cabinet fronts.
    Generated process concept. Actual method and result depend on the assessed kitchen.
  10. The reveal Finished kitchen

    The same kitchen, refreshed

    The original kitchen layout remains. This generated concept illustrates how a new cabinet finish could change its character; the actual result depends on the surfaces, colour and work agreed for your home.

    Existing layout, new finish direction

    Generated concept of the same front-facing kitchen with refreshed sage-grey painted cabinet fronts.
    Generated process concept. Actual method and result depend on the assessed kitchen.

[Company to confirm: exact product, sheen, preparation system and coat schedule] [Company to confirm: fixed-surface work and kitchen access arrangements] The general 3–7 day work and drying range is not a fixed completion or full-curing guarantee. Confirm dates and care requirements for your kitchen.

The reveal / same kitchen

A new outlook. The kitchen you know.

Move the divider to compare two generated views of the same kitchen. This illustrates a possible colour change, not a completed L&K project or a promised finish.

Generated concepts only. Colour and results vary with the actual cabinets, materials and lighting.

Explore a finish

Find a colour that feels like home.

Select a colour and sheen to explore an illustrative 3D kitchen. This is a visual guide, not an exact paint match or a specification for your project.

Cabinet colour
Finish sheen

Previewing: Warm White / Satin

Generated concept of a finished sage-grey kitchen; reference image for the colour previewSelected colour sample
Illustrative 3D preview where supported. The photograph is a generated finish concept; the swatch shows your selection when 3D is unavailable. Confirm colour and sheen using physical samples and the agreed coating system.

Consider the right approach

Refinish or replace? Start with what your kitchen needs.

Painting can be a considered option when the existing cabinetry and layout are suitable. A kitchen with structural damage or a layout that needs changing may call for a different scope.

01 / Retain

Cabinet painting

Refresh agreed doors, drawer fronts and visible surfaces while retaining the existing cabinet structure and layout.

  • Focuses work on assessed existing surfaces
  • Can avoid removal of suitable cabinetry
  • Colour and sheen are selected for the project
02 / Reconsider

Cabinet replacement

May be appropriate when the cabinet structure, layout or components need to change beyond a surface finish.

  • Allows a different configuration or new cabinetry
  • May involve removal and wider building work
  • Scope, disruption and cost depend on the project

No price or schedule comparison is guaranteed. The right approach depends on the condition of your kitchen and your intended changes.

A closer look

The finish is in the preparation.

Small surface details affect how a cabinet finish looks and performs. Each layer follows the assessment and agreed scope.

Generated concept of a worn cream-painted cabinet door with local filler repairs to chipped areas before undercoating.
01 / Local patching and sanding concept
Generated concept showing a second sage-grey finish state on the same shaker cabinet door.
02 / Finish coat concept

Cleaning. Remove contamination that could interfere with adhesion.

Preparation. Repair and profile surfaces where appropriate.

Coating. Select primer and finish for the assessed cabinet.

Care. Allow drying and follow project-specific use guidance.

Generated process images. Product, preparation and coat schedule are confirmed for the actual surfaces.

What we can discuss

Cabinet painting services

Start with the type of refresh you want, then identify the surfaces and preparation it involves. The first three categories describe project types; the remaining three describe work that may form part of those projects. Overlapping work is assessed together, not treated as separate automatic charges.

L&K offers door, drawer and frame painting, handle replacement and surface repairs. The descriptions below explain possible project scopes; they are not fixed packages or a promise that every task is included in the price.

01 / Project type

Full cabinet repainting

Plan a coordinated refresh across the agreed cabinet surfaces in your existing kitchen. Doors, drawer fronts, exposed frames and end panels are considered together, so the quote can identify where the new finish starts and stops.

  • A complete surface list defines what ‘full’ includes.
  • Cabinet interiors, backs and hardware are confirmed separately.
02 / Project type

Partial painting & touch-ups

Focus on selected cabinet fronts or localised wear when the rest of the kitchen does not need a full repaint. The existing colour, sheen and condition are checked to judge whether a limited repair will be appropriate or a larger area needs attention.

  • The affected areas and repair limits are recorded first.
  • An exact match to an aged finish cannot be assumed.
03 / Project type

Cabinet colour changes

Explore a different cabinet colour while retaining the current kitchen layout. The plan considers how doors, drawers and visible panels work together, alongside the preparation and coating system suitable for the existing surface.

  • The colour and sheen would be agreed before painting.
  • Colour changes may form part of full or partial repainting.
04 / Surface & preparation scope

Cabinet door & drawer painting

Give attention to the cabinet doors and drawer fronts that shape the look of the kitchen. Their material, profile and existing finish help determine the preparation required and which faces can be included in the proposed work.

  • Fronts, edges and backs must be itemised in the scope.
  • Cabinet doors are removed for spray painting; reassembly and hardware details are agreed for the project.
05 / Surface & preparation scope

Cabinet frame & panel painting

Consider exposed frames, end panels and other agreed cabinet surfaces alongside the doors. Reviewing these areas together helps avoid leaving the extent of the colour change unclear, particularly at visible edges and adjoining surfaces.

  • Only the accessible surfaces listed in the scope are included.
  • Kickboards, internal shelves and cabinet interiors need confirmation.
06 / Surface & preparation scope

Surface preparation & minor repairs

Identify the cleaning, surface preparation and small cosmetic repairs needed before repainting. Peeling coatings, loose coverings, swelling or other damage need separate assessment and may change whether painting is appropriate.

  • Preparation is matched to the assessed material and condition.
  • Repair allowances and additional work require an agreed scope.

Start with the surface

Which kitchen cabinets can be painted?

L&K can discuss painting across a range of cabinet materials. Each surface still needs assessment: the material, existing coating and condition influence preparation and whether painting is suitable for that particular cabinet.

Timber and previously painted surfaces

The existing material, coating and condition need to be identified before a preparation method is selected. A previously painted cabinet still needs assessment; repainting is not automatically suitable because paint is already present.

Laminate and melamine surfaces

These surfaces need a compatible coating system and preparation specific to that system. Manufacturer instructions and the actual cabinet condition need to be checked before a method is proposed.

Damaged or lifting surfaces

Peeling finishes, loose coverings, swelling and damaged panels need separate assessment. Painting should not be presented as a repair for an underlying structural or moisture problem; another repair or replacement approach may be needed.

[Company to confirm: surface-specific preparation and assessment details]

Manufacturer cabinet-door preparation guide (PDF)

General material guidance only. This reference does not confirm an L&K product choice or suitability for a particular kitchen.

Define the scope

What is included?

Door, drawer and frame painting, handle replacement and surface repairs are available. The draft below shows how the scope is agreed: each included surface, task and price needs to be confirmed before work starts.

Draft scope to agree

  • Review the existing cabinet material, condition and requested finish.
  • List the doors, drawer fronts, frames and panels proposed for painting.
  • Agree preparation, minor cosmetic repairs and protection for adjacent areas.
  • Record the selected colour, sheen and coating system.
  • Agree door removal, reassembly, hardware handling and the final inspection.

Excluded or separately assessed

  • New cabinet manufacture, installation and changes to the kitchen layout are excluded.
  • Structural repairs, moisture damage and replacement panels need separate assessment.
  • Benchtops, splashbacks, walls, appliances, plumbing and electrical work are outside this draft cabinet scope.
  • Door backs, edges, cabinet interiors, shelves and kickboards are not automatically included.
  • Handle replacement is available; its price and inclusion, hinge work and new holes are agreed separately.

[Company to confirm: preparation allowance, included faces and hardware handling]

Design reference

Cabinet painting examples

These images help explore a possible cabinet finish and page layout. They are generated concepts, not evidence of work completed by L&K Group.

A lighter finish for an existing kitchen

Imagine retaining a kitchen’s current layout and exploring a light neutral finish for suitable cabinet fronts and visible panels. The colour, sheen and included faces would be chosen after assessing the actual cabinets.

Project idea
Colour change using existing cabinet surfaces
Finish direction
Light neutral colour; coating and sheen to be confirmed
Scope
Illustrative only — no customer, location, price or outcome is claimed

Before-and-after photos pending. Paired before-and-after photos and verified project details will replace this concept content after company approval and the necessary image permissions.

Generated concept showing the painted finish and edge detail of an existing kitchen cabinet door.
Generated finish concept — not a completed L&K project.

Local service

Cabinet painting around Ermington & Inner West Sydney

Our service area covers a 10 km radius around Ermington, plus Inner West Sydney and the suburbs listed below.

The company’s service area includes these suburbs; the list extends beyond the 10 km radius.

10km

10 km +

around Ermington, plus Inner West Sydney and the listed suburbs

Contact Lisa with your property address to confirm availability, access and travel arrangements for your project.

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Ermington & surrounds

Ermington · Dundas · Telopea · Carlingford · North Rocks

Ryde & northern suburbs

Epping · Eastwood · Macquarie Park · Ryde · Lane Cove · Gladesville

River suburbs & Inner West

Silverwater · Rhodes · Concord · Drummoyne · Auburn · Lidcombe · Strathfield · Five Dock · Burwood · Ashfield

Lane Cove, Drummoyne and Ashfield are included in the company’s suburb list. The broader service area is not limited to addresses inside the 10 km radius. [Company to confirm: exact service-area starting point]

Good to know

Questions about cabinet painting

Can laminate, timber and wrapped kitchen cabinets all be painted?

L&K can discuss a range of cabinet materials, including these surfaces. The material, existing finish, adhesion and condition still need checking before preparation and coating are agreed. Loose coverings, swelling or damaged panels may need repairs or another approach; suitability cannot be guaranteed from the material name alone.

When is cabinet painting different from replacing a kitchen?

Painting changes the finish of suitable existing cabinet surfaces while keeping the current layout. It does not provide new cabinets or fix a layout that no longer works for you. Damage, component replacement or structural changes need separate consideration; new cabinet manufacture and installation are outside this service.

Are door backs, edges, interiors and handles included?

These are itemised in the agreed scope. L&K removes cabinet doors for booth painting, and handle replacement is available. Front faces do not automatically mean backs, edges, shelves or interiors are included. The number of included faces, refitting, hardware costs and new holes need to be agreed for the project. [Company to confirm: package inclusions and hardware allowances]

How much does kitchen cabinet painting cost?

No prices are confirmed in this preview. The number and size of components, included faces, material, current condition, preparation, repairs, finish and access can affect the proposed scope. A written price should identify what is included before any work is agreed. [Company to confirm: base package and extra-work rates]

What happens if extra preparation or repairs are needed?

The draft approach is to explain the additional work, its cost and any timing impact before proceeding. Any changed scope would need customer agreement rather than automatically adding overlapping service categories. [Company to confirm: repair allowances and extra-work approval process]

How long will the work take, and can I use the kitchen?

L&K generally allows 3–7 days for work and drying, and recommends careful use for 7 days after reinstallation. Doors are spray-painted and dried in a separate booth. Your actual schedule, kitchen access and care instructions depend on the preparation, scope and finish. Drying is not the same as full curing, so confirm return-to-use guidance for your project.

Is my address in the Ermington service area?

Our service area covers a 10 km radius around Ermington, plus Inner West Sydney and the suburbs listed below. Contact Lisa with your property address to confirm availability, access and travel arrangements for your project. The listed suburbs are not all within the 10 km radius, and an enquiry does not reserve a date.

How do I request a free quote?

Use the request form to describe your existing cabinets and provide a door count if known, or contact Lisa on 0404 603 966 or email Lnkpaintingau@gmail.com. Photos can be discussed later. This local preview does not calculate prices, send an email or reserve dates.

Begin a conversation

Ready to transform your kitchen?

Talk to Lisa about your cabinet surfaces, door count, intended finish and suburb. A photo showing the whole cabinet area can help explain the work you have in mind.

The request form records project details in this local preview for company review. It does not calculate a price, upload photos, send email or reserve a date. Prices, package inclusions and project dates are confirmed through the enquiry process.