Kitchen Cabinet Painting in East Dulwich: What to expect
Most East Dulwich (SE22) kitchens we quote are in victorian terracess where the cabinetry is solid but the colour is dated. We strip, key-sand, fill, prime with a specialist adhesion primer and finish in Tikkurila Helmi or Little Greene Intelligent Eggshell — either by spray (factory-style finish) or by hand. Allow 3–5 working days from start to handover, full appliance protection and a hard-wearing, washable finish that holds up to family use.
East Dulwich has established itself as one of South East London's most desirable family areas. The Victorian terraces along Lordship Lane and the quieter residential streets offer generous proportions and period features that benefit from careful decoration. We regularly work in the area, and many of our East Dulwich clients return to us for subsequent rooms and projects.
Why homeowners in East Dulwich choose this service
- 60–70% cheaper than replacing a kitchen
- Tikkurila Helmi or Little Greene Intelligent Eggshell — washable, knock-resistant
- Doors removed, prepped and either sprayed off-site or hand-painted in situ
- Worktops, splashbacks and appliances fully protected throughout
- Typically 3–5 days from start to handover
What's included
- Door and drawer removal
- Full degrease and key-sand
- Crack and grain filling
- Adhesion primer system
- Two coats of premium eggshell
- Spray or hand-brush finish
- Handle reinstatement
- Worktop and floor protection
- Full clean-down on completion
Indicative Kitchen Cabinet Painting pricing in East Dulwich
Starting prices. Every East Dulwich quote is itemised and tailored to your property.
Small Kitchen (up to 10 doors)
from £1,200
Doors + frames, hand-painted in Tikkurila Helmi or equivalent.
Standard Kitchen (15–25 doors)
from £2,200
Spray-finished doors, hand-painted frames, full prep.
Large / Bespoke Kitchen
from £3,500
Shaker, in-frame or hand-built cabinetry, premium sprayed finish.
What East Dulwich clients say
"Quote arrived within the hour and was the most detailed of three we received. The team was on time every day, kept the house immaculate, and the finish on our cornicing is genuinely flawless."
"Used The Painters London for our full downstairs repaint in Farrow & Ball. Same crew throughout — no subcontractors, no surprises. Will be using them again upstairs next year."
"Genuinely premium service. They prepped the walls properly — three days of filling and sanding before a brush came out — and it shows. Worth every penny."
Common questions
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Same team, same standards across every job we run in SE22.