The family does the work
Paul Mead and his two sons carry out every job. No subcontractors, no strangers.
Painters & Decorators · Basingstoke & Hampshire
Kitchen Cabinet Paintingin Basingstoke & Hampshire
Give tired or dated kitchen units a new colour and a durable finish, carefully prepared and painted by a family team.
24 years in the trade · 1-year guarantee on every job
- 24 years in the trade
- Fully insured with £5m public liability cover
- 1-year guarantee on all work as standard
- Free, no-obligation quotes, always
- Family-run: Paul and his sons on every job
- Open 7 days a week, 7am-9pm
- Domestic and commercial decorating
Service overview
Kitchen Cabinet Painting: What You Need to Know
What the service covers
Painting kitchen cabinet doors, drawer fronts, end panels, frames and plinths, plus matching items such as islands, dressers and built-in storage. Handles can be removed and refitted or replaced with new ones you choose.
Who it is for
Homeowners whose kitchen layout still works but whose units look dated, worn or the wrong colour, and people preparing a home for sale who want the kitchen to look fresh.
When it is worth doing
If the carcasses are sound and the doors are solid wood, painted wood, or suitable MDF, painting is a sensible way to change the look without the disruption of a full refit.
Why preparation is everything
Kitchen units are handled every day and exposed to grease and steam. They must be thoroughly degreased, sanded and primed with a bonding primer, or the finish will not last.
The cost of waiting
What Happens If You Leave It
Kitchen paint gets more wear than almost anywhere else in the house, so short cuts show quickly.
Grease build-up
Cooking residue stops paint sticking unless it is fully removed first.
Worn edges
Door edges and around handles wear through first on poorly prepared jobs.
Brush marks
Thick, uneven coats look home-made on flat modern doors.
Wrong primer
Laminate and glossy surfaces need a specialist bonding primer.
Common mistakes we see
- Painting without degreasing, so the finish lifts within weeks.
- Skipping a bonding primer on shiny or laminate surfaces.
- Using ordinary wall paint instead of a hard-wearing cabinet finish.
- Rehanging doors before the paint has properly cured.
Our process
Five Steps From Quote to Finished Job
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Free visit and quote
Paul looks at the job, talks it through with you and gives a clear, no-obligation price.
- 02
Protection
Floors, furniture, fixtures and surrounding surfaces are covered and masked before anything else happens.
- 03
Preparation
Doors and drawers labelled and removed where needed, handles taken off, every surface degreased, sanded and primed.
- 04
The work
Hard-wearing finish coats applied evenly for a smooth, factory-like look, then doors refitted and adjusted.
- 05
Inspection and tidy-up
Everything checked in good light, touched up where needed and left clean, backed by our 1-year guarantee.
What you get
Why Choose Centurion for Kitchen Cabinet Painting
£5m insured, 1-year guarantee
Full public liability cover while we work, and a 1-year guarantee once we finish.
7 days, 7am to 9pm
Evenings and weekends are normal for us, which makes booking far easier.
Less disruption than a refit
No ripping out worktops, plumbing or appliances.
Your choice of colour
Any colour you like, including two-tone schemes with an island in a contrast shade.
Careful handling
Doors labelled and rehung in their original positions.
Gallery
Kitchen Cabinet Painting: Our Work
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In detail
Kitchen Cabinet Painting: Materials, Methods & Situations
Painted kitchens can look superb, but only when every stage is done properly.
Which units can be painted
Solid timber, painted timber and MDF doors paint well. Vinyl-wrapped doors that are peeling are usually not suitable, and we will tell you honestly at the quote visit.
Hard-wearing finishes
We use durable products designed for furniture and cabinetry, which resist knocks and can be wiped clean.
Living with it during the work
We plan the job so your kitchen stays as usable as possible, and keep dust and mess contained.
Finishing touches
New handles, painted plinths and a matching colour on walls or shelving pull the whole room together.
Local to you
Kitchen Cabinet Painting Across Basingstoke & Beyond
We are based in Basingstoke and carry out kitchen cabinet painting for homes and businesses across Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and Wiltshire. Being local means we can visit to quote quickly, plan work around the weather and your diary, and keep the job moving without long gaps between visits.
From terraced houses and new-build estates to period properties, offices and commercial units, the properties in this part of the South vary a lot. Older homes often need more preparation and filling, while newer homes tend to need careful work on fresh plaster and modern materials. We assess each job on its own terms and tell you plainly what it needs before we start.
Because we work 7 days a week, from 7am to 9pm, it is easier to book work in at a time that suits you, including evenings and weekends when you are at home, or outside trading hours for businesses.
Who does the work
The Same Family Team, Start to Finish
Centurion Decorating is run by Paul Mead, who was trained in the trade by his dad and has now been decorating for 24 years. Both of Paul's sons work alongside him full-time, so the people who quote for your job are the people who turn up and do it.
That matters when you are letting someone into your home or business. There are no strangers or subcontractors you have never met, the standard of preparation and finish stays consistent from the first day to the last, and if you have a question you can ask Paul directly.
Every job is fully insured with £5 million public liability cover and comes with a 1-year guarantee as standard. Quotes are always free, with no obligation, so the only thing it costs you to find out is a phone call to 07717 774411. You can also see everything we do on our homepage or send us the details of your job.
FAQ
Kitchen Cabinet Painting Questions
Can laminate kitchen doors be painted?
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Often yes, with thorough preparation and a specialist bonding primer. Peeling vinyl-wrapped doors are usually not suitable; we will advise at the quote.
Will my kitchen be out of use?
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We plan the work to keep disruption low and will talk through timings with you before we start.
Is the quote for kitchen cabinet painting free?
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Yes. Every quote is free with no obligation. You get a clear price before any work starts.
Are you insured?
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Yes. Centurion Decorating carries £5 million public liability insurance on every job.
Is the work guaranteed?
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All work comes with a 1-year guarantee. If something we did is not right, we come back and put it right.
When can you work?
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We work 7 days a week, 7am to 9pm, so we can fit around your home life or business hours. Call 07717 774411.
Free quote
Get a Clear Price for Your Job
No cost, no obligation. Paul will look at the job and tell you exactly what it needs, and every job is fully insured and guaranteed for a year.
07717 774411- £5m public liability · 1-year guarantee
- 7 days a week, 7am – 9pm