If you’re asking is kitchen spraying any good, the short answer is a big, fat, massive yes.

But – and this matters – it depends on a few very specific things. When kitchen spraying is right, it’s incredible. When it’s wrong, it can feel underwhelming. The difference isn’t usually the spraying itself; it’s the condition, style, and expectations around the kitchen being sprayed.

We’ve seen kitchens transformed beyond recognition for a fraction of the cost of replacement. We’ve also told people honestly that spraying wouldn’t give them the result they’re hoping for.

So let’s talk properly about when kitchen spraying is good – and when it isn’t.

First: Compare It to Replacement (This Puts Things in Perspective)

A full kitchen replacement in Cardiff now regularly lands between £20,000 and £30,000 once you factor in units, worktops, fittings, electrics, plumbing, plastering and disruption.

Kitchen spraying, by comparison, is a fraction of that, and we’d argue that you can’t tell the difference between kitchen spraying and replacing.

You’re keeping:

• The existing layout
• The existing carcasses
• The existing worktops (unless you choose otherwise)

What you’re changing is the visual impact – which, for most people, is the main reason they wanted a new kitchen in the first place.

If the bones of the kitchen are good, spraying delivers ridiculous value for money.

The Condition of Your Cabinets Matters More Than Anything

This is the biggest deciding factor.

Kitchen spraying is excellent if your cabinets are in generally good condition. That means they haven’t been:

• Swollen by damp
• Softened by long-term leaks
• Delaminated from water damage

We’re talking about things like a leaking dishwasher pipe that’s been dripping unnoticed for months, a tap that’s soaked the cabinet beneath it, or a freezer that’s defrosted repeatedly and flooded the unit next to it.

If the cabinets are structurally sound and fairly unworn, the sprayed finish can look genuinely like new. If they’re already compromised, spraying won’t magically fix that – and anyone who tells you that will isn’t being honest.

Hardware: The Silent Deal-Breaker

This is something homeowners often overlook.

You can have beautifully sprayed cupboards, perfect colour, flawless finish… and if the handles, hinges and drawer fronts are rusted, dented or loose, that’s all your eye will see.

We regularly recommend changing hardware as part of a kitchen spray project. It’s one of the cheapest upgrades you can make, and it has a disproportionate impact on how “new” the kitchen feels.

Old hardware next to fresh paint is like wearing battered shoes with a brand-new suit – it just doesn’t work.

Style Still Matters (Even With New Paint)

Not every kitchen style benefits equally from spraying.

If your cupboards are extremely old-fashioned – heavy profiles, ornate detailing, very dated door shapes – spraying them in a modern colour can actually highlight how old they are.

On the other hand, newer styles like:

• Shaker doors
• Flat slab doors
• Simple panel designs

…respond brilliantly to spraying. A fresh colour on a clean-lined cabinet can make the entire kitchen feel contemporary overnight.

This is where experience comes in. Knowing when to say “this will look amazing” versus “this might look odd” is part of doing the job properly. Therefore, make sure you choose the right team for the project.

What Kitchen Spraying Does Better Than Replacement

One thing spraying does exceptionally well is minimise disruption.

There’s no ripping out units. No weeks without a kitchen. No trades piling in and out. For most households, that’s a huge win.

You also keep a layout that already works. Most people don’t hate their kitchen because of where things are – they hate how it looks. Spraying fixes that without creating new problems.

And from a sustainability point of view, keeping perfectly usable units out of landfill is no bad thing either.

What People Are Really Asking When They Say “Is It Any Good?”

Usually, they’re asking one of three things:

• Will it last?
• Will it look professional?
• Will I regret not replacing it instead?

When kitchen spraying is done properly – with the right prep, the right coatings, and realistic expectations – it lasts for years, looks factory-finished, and leaves people wondering why they ever considered replacement.

The regret tends to come the other way around: people who replaced when they didn’t need to.

The Kitchens We Love Spraying Most

The best results usually come from kitchens that:

• Are 10–20 years old
• Have solid carcasses
• Have doors that are dated but not damaged
• Feel tired rather than broken

These are the kitchens where spraying feels like a revelation rather than a compromise.

Final Answer: Is Kitchen Spraying Any Good?

Yes. Absolutely. Without question.

• If your cabinets are in good condition.
• If the hardware is addressed properly.
• If the style suits a fresh finish.
• And if you’d rather not spend £20k–£30k replacing something that doesn’t actually need replacing.

Kitchen spraying isn’t a shortcut, so please don’t spray kitchen cabinets yourself – it’s a smarter alternative when the fundamentals are sound.

If you’re unsure whether your kitchen is a good candidate, an honest assessment is always the best place to start. Done right, kitchen spraying doesn’t just refresh a space – it makes replacement feel unnecessary.