Painting a kitchen costs an average of $800, with a published normal range of $570 – $1,210, according to Angi and HomeAdvisor.1,2 The corporate siblings publish the same average, range, and low/high ends ($330 / $1,620); matching figures between the sibling sites alone don’t establish independent corroboration.1,2 Fixr (updated January 2025) separately reports the same $800 national average, scoped to a 200 sq.ft. kitchen including labor and materials, within an average range of $400 – $1,200, a $350 low end (120 sq.ft. with minimal prep), and a $1,500 high end (250 sq.ft. including fixture removal).3 All three publishers report the same average; Fixr’s is separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing. Prices are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on kitchen size, layout, paint quality, and prep work.
Lead paint in pre-1978 homes
Kitchen painting involves sanding, scraping, and other prep that disturbs existing paint. The EPA reports that homes built before 1978 are more likely to have lead-based paint (24% of homes built 1960–1977, 69% built 1940–1959, and 87% before 1940), and that renovation or repair activities that disturb painted surfaces in older homes may create large amounts of lead dust – projects that create even a small amount of dust can pose health risks.4
$800
average (all three sources)
$570 – $1,210
normal range (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$400 – $1,200
average range (Fixr)
$2 – $6
per sq.ft. of wall area (Angi)
$2 – $6
per sq.ft. of kitchen size (HomeAdvisor/Fixr)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | $800 average; normal range $570 – $1,210; low $330; high $1,620 | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor; headline figures match HomeAdvisor’s |
| HomeAdvisor (2026 data) | $800 average; normal range $570 – $1,210; low $330; high $1,620 | Sibling-published figures match Angi’s |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $800 national average scoped to a 200 sq.ft. kitchen; average range $400 – $1,200; low $350; high $1,500 | Separately published, pages state no shared sourcing. A Fixr worked example pricing a 10×10 kitchen at $3,500 is omitted: it conflicts with Fixr’s own size table for that size |
Cost by kitchen size
All three publishers report $2 – $6 per sq.ft., but on different measured bases: Angi prices per square foot of wall area, while HomeAdvisor and Fixr price per square foot of kitchen size (their size tables use room floor dimensions). Matching numbers on different measured bases are not directly comparable. Angi and HomeAdvisor are siblings; Fixr’s figure is separately published with no stated shared sourcing.1,2,3
Angi prices by wall area:1
| Wall area | Cost (Angi) |
|---|---|
| 70 sq.ft. | $140 – $420 |
| 100 sq.ft. | $200 – $600 |
| 150 sq.ft. | $300 – $900 |
| 200 sq.ft. | $400 – $1,200 |
| 250+ sq.ft. | $500 – $1,500+ |
HomeAdvisor prices by room dimensions, walls only versus the whole kitchen:2
| Kitchen size (floor dimensions) | Walls only (HomeAdvisor) | Whole kitchen (HomeAdvisor) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 x 8 | $130 – $400 | $225 – $600 |
| 8 x 10 | $160 – $400 | $280 – $640 |
| 9 x 9 | $160 – $410 | $290 – $650 |
| 10 x 10 | $200 – $500 | $200 – $600 |
| 10 x 12 | $240 – $600 | $420 – $960 |
| 12 x 12 | $290 – $730 | $500 – $1,100 |
| 10 x 20 | $400 – $1,000 | $400 – $1,200 |
| 20 x 20 | $700 – $1,200 | $500 – $1,500+ |
Fixr publishes its own size table with labor included, on its stated walls-only versus entire-room scopes:3
| Kitchen size (floor dimensions) | Walls only (Fixr) | Entire kitchen (Fixr) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 x 8 (64 sq.ft.) | $128 – $250 | $220 – $384 |
| 8 x 10 (80 sq.ft.) | $160 – $300 | $250 – $480 |
| 9 x 9 (81 sq.ft.) | $162 – $325 | $300 – $486 |
| 10 x 10 (100 sq.ft.) | $200 – $350 | $325 – $600 |
| 10 x 12 (120 sq.ft.) | $240 – $400 | $350 – $720 |
| 12 x 12 (144 sq.ft.) | $288 – $500 | $475 – $864 |
| 10 x 20 (200 sq.ft.) | $400 – $800 | $550 – $1,200 |
| 20 x 20 (400 sq.ft.) | $800 – $1,200 | $1,100 – $2,400 |
Fixr’s entire-kitchen scope includes moving and replacing fixtures; HomeAdvisor’s whole-kitchen scope adds cabinets. The publishers define the scopes differently, so their columns are not directly comparable.
Cost by kitchen layout
Each publisher prices by layout; figures are presented separately by source:1,2,3
| Layout | Angi / HomeAdvisor | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Galley | $250 – $700 | $250 – $600 |
| L-shaped | $300 – $1,200 | $300 – $1,100 |
| U-shaped | $600 – $2,000 (HomeAdvisor) | $600 – $1,800 |
| Island | $400 – $1,200 (HomeAdvisor) | $400 – $1,200 |
| Open-plan | $600 – $1,500 (Angi) | — |
| Accent wall | $200 – $400 (Angi) | — |
| One wall | — | $200 – $400 |
| Peninsula | — | $500 – $1,300 |
HomeAdvisor’s island figure of $400 – $1,200 matches Fixr’s (separately published figures with no stated shared sourcing).2,3 HomeAdvisor adds typical footprints: galley kitchens at 80–120 sq.ft., island kitchens over 100 sq.ft., L-shaped at 100–200 sq.ft., and U-shaped over 175 sq.ft.2
Cost to paint kitchen features
Beyond the walls, both HomeAdvisor and Fixr price individual features:2,3
| Feature | HomeAdvisor | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinets | $3 – $10 per sq.ft. (about $1,000 total) | $0.50 – $12 per sq.ft. |
| Island | $3 – $6 per sq.ft. | $3 – $6 per sq.ft. |
| Backsplash | $3 – $13 per sq.ft. | $3 – $13 per sq.ft. |
| Countertops | $7 – $17 per sq.ft. | $7 – $15 per sq.ft. |
| Appliances | $50 – $450 | $50 – $450 each |
| Faucet | — | $75 – $125 |
| Sink | — | $225 – $500 |
The island, backsplash, and appliance figures match across the two publishers (separately published figures with no stated shared sourcing).2,3
Fixr prices cabinet painting by material: particle board at $0.50 – $1, plywood at $3 – $5, MDF at $4 – $6, steel at $4 – $9, wood veneer at $4 – $10, and hardwood at $5 – $12 per sq.ft.3
By appliance, the publishers report:2,3
| Appliance | HomeAdvisor | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Microwave | $50 – $100 | $50 – $100 |
| Freezer | $75 – $150 | $75 – $150 |
| Dishwasher | $175 – $250 | $175 – $250 |
| Oven / stove | $160 – $300 freestanding oven; $250 – $350 stove | $200 – $325 oven; $250 – $350 stove |
| Refrigerator | $160 – $280 top freezer; $175 – $295 side by side | $350 – $450 |
The microwave, freezer, dishwasher, and stove figures match across the two publishers (separately published figures with no stated shared sourcing). Both note ovens and stoves require heat-resistant paint.2,3
Paint, primer, and supplies
Angi prices paint and primer per gallon:1
| Type | Cost per gallon (Angi) | Angi’s note |
|---|---|---|
| Water-based paint | $15 – $60 | Basic coverage, less washable |
| Oil-based paint | $30 – $70 | More durable, easier to clean |
| Primer | $15 – $80 | Needed for new or stained surfaces |
Fixr prices paint and primer separately per gallon, materials only:3
| Type | Cost per gallon (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Water-based paint | $15 – $50 |
| Oil-based paint | $20 – $60 |
| Water-based primer | $15 – $60 |
| Oil-based primer | $25 – $70 |
| Shellac primer | $30 – $80 |
Fixr also prices by finish: flat at $10 – $70, eggshell at $11 – $60, satin at $12 – $60, semi-gloss at $12 – $70, and high-gloss at $17 – $80 per gallon; and by brand: Glidden at $20 – $25, Behr at $25 – $40, Valspar at $30 – $35, Sherwin-Williams at $40 – $50, and Benjamin Moore at $60 – $70 per gallon (Fixr’s published figures, updated January 2025).3
HomeAdvisor prices project supplies, with paint at $50 – $600 for the project, brushes at $3 – $20, painter’s tape at $3 – $10, drop cloths at $5 – $30, trays at $2 – $5, rollers at $10 – $100, ladders at $80 – $100, scrapers at $6 – $20, and sandpaper at $5 – $15.2
Labor costs
Angi reports labor at $20 – $100 per hour depending on professional type and region, with an average kitchen requiring eight to 16 hours of work.1 HomeAdvisor reports $170 – $680 in labor for a typical project, priced at $1.50 – $4 per sq.ft. labor-only or $20 – $50 per hour (up to $100 for complex jobs), with labor accounting for 75%–85% of the total bill.2 Fixr separately reports $25 – $100 per hour nationwide, with most jobs priced per project over four to six days.3
Related and add-on costs
Angi prices prep-related repairs at $100 – $400 when hiring a pro, with minor touch-ups at $20 – $50 in materials.1
Fixr prices common add-ons, labor included:3
| Add-on | Cost (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Wallpaper removal | $0.75 – $2 per sq.ft. |
| Popcorn ceiling removal | $1 – $4 per sq.ft. |
| Paint removal | $4 – $9 per sq.ft. |
| Drywall repair | $60 – $80 per sq.ft. |
| Window painting | $35 – $50 per unit |
| Door painting | $25 – $200 per unit |
| Cleanup | $20 – $50 per room |
| Sanding and patching | $50 – $115 per room |
| Trim painting | $100 – $1,500 per room |
Fixr also prices decorative finishes per square foot: accent work at $2 – $6, two-tone at $2.50 – $4, textured at $4 – $7, stippling at $4.50 – $6, and wall murals at $10 – $40.3
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to paint a 10×10 kitchen?
HomeAdvisor reports $200 – $500 for walls only and $200 – $600 for the whole kitchen.2 Fixr reports $200 – $350 for walls only and $325 – $600 for the entire kitchen including fixture removal.3
How much do kitchen painters charge per hour?
Angi reports $20 – $100 per hour,1 HomeAdvisor reports $20 – $50 per hour with complex jobs up to $100,2 and Fixr reports $25 – $100 per hour.3
How much does it cost to paint kitchen cabinets?
HomeAdvisor reports $3 – $10 per sq.ft., or about $1,000 total.2 Fixr reports $0.50 – $12 per sq.ft. depending on cabinet material.3
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Sources
- Angi – How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Kitchen? [2026 Data] (accessed Nov 2, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor – How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Kitchen? [2026 Data] (accessed Nov 2, 2026)
- Fixr – Cost to Paint a Kitchen (updated Jan 2025)
- U.S. EPA – Reduce the Risk of Lead Exposure at Home (accessed Nov 2, 2026)