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After
Light oak to modern grey
The matching camera position makes the change clear: same room, same layout, completely different feel.
Derby-based family business • Kitchen transformations since 2013 • 10-year written guarantee on qualifying systems
SPRAY MASTERS UKProfessional coatings. Properly prepared.
Kitchen spraying Derby
The proper way to transform a kitchen without tearing it out.
Spray Masters professionally repairs, prepares and resprays kitchens across Derby and surrounding areas. Doors and drawer fronts are finished at our Derby workshop, while fixed cabinetry is carefully protected and sprayed onsite for one consistent result.
- More than 20 years’ coatings experience
- Sample doors available before the main project
- Substrate-specific primers and repair systems
- 10-year written guarantee on qualifying systems
Send three to six photographs, your postcode and an approximate door and drawer count.
10year written guarantee
2013Kitchen transformations since
20+ yearsCoatings experience
Derby HQWorkshop preparation
10 yearsWritten guarantee available
Family runClear, accountable service
Real transformation, less disruption
A dated kitchen is not necessarily a bad kitchen.
When the layout works and the cabinets remain sound, replacement can be an expensive way of solving a colour problem.
Professional kitchen spraying retains the foundations you already have while changing the visible finish throughout the room. It can also include repairs, removal of failing vinyl, new handles and the refinishing of fixed panels, plinths, cornices and islands.
- Keep the storage and layout you already know works
- Avoid unnecessary plumbing, electrical and flooring disruption
- Choose from an extensive professional colour range
- Repair damaged MDF, unstable coatings and failing vinyl where suitable
- Create a complete transformation rather than a doors-only colour change
Genuine before and after projects
Only matching kitchens are shown as transformations.
No stock photographs, no unrelated “before” image and no clever camera trickery. These are real Spray Masters projects.
Before
After
Oak-effect kitchen transformed to a clean white finish
The original layout, oven position, sink run, shelving and floor remain visible. The kitchen was refreshed rather than ripped out, giving the room a much brighter appearance.
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Traditional timber to deep charcoal
A strong colour change that retains the original cabinet profiles and character while modernising the entire room.
Fast initial assessment
Get an honest kitchen respray price from photographs.
Send enough information for us to understand the kitchen, likely preparation and approximate scale. No drawn-out form and no pushy sales routine.
Send these five things
- Three to six photographs of the whole kitchen
- Close-ups of peeling vinyl, damage or old coatings
- Your postcode
- An approximate number of doors and drawers
- Your preferred colour or inspiration image, when known
Clear advice first. We will explain likely suitability, preparation and an initial price range.
The Spray Masters process
The final colour is only as good as the work underneath it.
Kitchen spraying is a coating process, not a quick decorating job. Preparation, primer selection, application and curing all matter.
1
Photo assessment
We assess size, material, visible damage and likely preparation before giving initial guidance.
2
Sample doors
Where agreed, two or three doors are collected first so you can see colour, sheen and grain at home.
3
Survey and schedule
Repairs, handle changes, colour and dates for collection, onsite work and refitting are confirmed.
4
Careful dismantling
Doors, drawers and hardware are labelled before removal. Cupboards do not normally need emptying.
5
Onsite protection
Worktops, appliances, floors, walls and cabinet openings are protected before fixed sections are prepared.
6
Workshop preparation
Components are cleaned, repaired, sanded and primed at our Derby HQ using the correct system for the substrate.
7
Spray and cure
Finishing coats are applied under controlled conditions before force-curing to improve early hardness.
8
Refit and handover
Doors and drawers are returned, aligned and inspected, followed by written aftercare guidance.
Technical authority
Different kitchen surfaces require different preparation.
One universal primer is not a professional specification. The material and existing finish must be identified first.
Solid timber and veneer
Knots, oils and resins may require blocker or isolating primers. Natural grain generally remains visible unless grain filling is separately specified.
MDF and damaged edges
Exposed or water-affected MDF may require rebuilding, high-build priming and additional sanding. Severely damaged items may need replacement.
High-gloss acrylic and laminate
Polish, grease and contamination must be removed before controlled abrasion and a suitable adhesion-promoting primer are used.
Failing vinyl-wrapped doors
Unstable vinyl should not be hidden beneath paint. Where suitable, it is removed and the underlying MDF is repaired before spraying.
Previously painted kitchens
A new coating cannot compensate for a weak layer beneath it. Existing coatings are assessed and may require stripping.
Melamine and factory finishes
Suitable surfaces can often be refinished after decontamination, mechanical preparation and substrate-specific adhesion treatment.
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After
Profiles and detail retained
The goal is not to hide the kitchen. It is to refine it.
Detailed mouldings, cabinet profiles and original character can remain while the colour and overall atmosphere change completely. The visible grain and profile depend on the original material and the agreed preparation specification.
Kitchen spraying prices Derby
Useful guidance before the written quotation.
Kitchen size matters, but condition, substrate and preparation can matter even more.
Small kitchen or utility
Full price £1,875–£2,250
Promo £1,500–£1,800
Compact layouts in sound condition with straightforward preparation.
Typical family kitchen
Full price £2,250–£3,375
Promo £1,800–£2,700
Doors, drawers and agreed fixed cabinetry with normal preparation and repairs.
Kitchen with island
Full price £3,375–£5,000
Promo £2,700–£4,000
Larger layouts, detailed profiles, islands, utility rooms or extra fixed panels.
Repair-heavy or extra-large
Full price £5,000–£8,750+
Promo £4,000–£7,000+
Extensive vinyl removal, damaged MDF, previous coatings or unusually detailed cabinetry.
Keep promotional pricing visible only while the offer and comparison prices remain genuine and current.
Respray versus replacement
Keep the solid foundations and invest in the visible transformation.
| Consideration | Spray Masters kitchen respray | Full kitchen replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Existing layout | Retained where it works | Usually removed |
| Typical disruption | Approximately one working week | Often several weeks |
| Colour choice | Extensive professional colour systems | Limited to selected ranges |
| Waste | Significantly reduced | Old kitchen requires disposal |
| Plumbing and electrics | Normally unchanged | Often requires coordination |
| Best suited to | Sound kitchens with a dated appearance | Failed cabinets or major layout changes |
Where cabinets are structurally unsound or the layout no longer works, replacement may be the better investment. We would rather tell you that honestly.
Experience behind the finish
Led by Ashley Wright, director and coatings technician.
Ashley has more than 20 years of practical coatings experience across kitchen and furniture systems, architectural spraying, hard-surface repair, commercial projects, coating development, product testing and the investigation of poorly applied or failing finishes.
That experience influences every Spray Masters kitchen project—from identifying the substrate and selecting the primer to managing application, curing and aftercare.
This is not a decorating sideline. Coatings are the core business.
Independent customer feedback
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Kitchen spraying questions
Straight answers before you book.
How much does kitchen spraying cost in Derby?
Most professional kitchen transformations fall between approximately £1,500 and £7,000. Size, material, condition, repairs, vinyl removal, islands and the surfaces included all affect the final quotation.
How long does a kitchen respray take?
Most complete projects take approximately five to seven working days. Onsite spraying normally takes one to two days, while doors and drawer fronts are prepared and finished at the Derby workshop.
Do I need to empty all my cupboards?
No. Cupboards do not normally need to be emptied. Openings and surrounding areas are carefully protected, although exposed worktop items and fragile objects should be moved.
Can vinyl-wrapped kitchen doors be sprayed?
Failing vinyl should not simply be painted over. Where suitable, the vinyl is removed, adhesive is cleaned away and the underlying MDF is repaired and stabilised before spraying.
Can high-gloss or acrylic kitchens be sprayed?
Yes, many gloss and acrylic kitchens can be refinished successfully. They require thorough decontamination, controlled abrasion and the correct adhesion-promoting primer.
Can solid oak kitchens be sprayed?
Yes. The natural grain will generally remain visible. Knots and resin-prone areas may require an isolating primer, while grain filling is a separate specification where a smoother appearance is required.
Can you repair water-damaged MDF?
Minor and moderate damage can often be stabilised and rebuilt. Severely swollen or structurally weak pieces may require replacement.
Can you change the kitchen handles?
Yes. Existing holes can often be filled and new positions drilled where the door construction allows. Handle changes should be agreed before preparation begins.
How long does the finish take to cure?
The coating continues developing chemical and mechanical resistance after refitting. Full resistance normally develops over approximately 21 to 28 days.
What are the payment terms?
Standard residential bookings normally require a 30% non-refundable deposit to secure materials and the production slot, with the remaining 70% due on completion. Full booking terms are supplied before work is confirmed.
Derby and surrounding areas
Local kitchen spraying from our Derby workshop.
Spray Masters operates from Unit 3, Perkins Way, Mansfield Road, Derby, DE21 4AW. Workshop visits are available by prior appointment.
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Start with photographs
See what your existing kitchen could become.
Send photographs for an honest suitability assessment, an initial price range and clear advice on preparation, repairs, colour and the next step.
Spray Masters
Unit 3, Perkins Way
Mansfield Road
Derby, DE21 4AW
07740 772992sales@spraymastersuk.co.uk
Keep the kitchen that works. Transform the kitchen you see.
