How to estimate painting kitchen cabinets

The use of multipliers come in handy when painting cabinets. Measure the length X height X multiplier. The multiplier will differ depending on the type of cabinets. Closed cabinets including the face, backs of doors/drawers, and finished edges resulted in a multiplier of 6 in this example. Always keep in mind estimating is both an art and science.

Example
Length 25’ X 4’ height X multiplier 6 = 600 SF
Production timing is then necessary to estimate the man-hours. Production rates come from tracking time spent on each item of service. Below is only an example.

600 SF / 300 SF per hour X 1 application to degrease/clean = 2 man hours
600 SF / 150 SF per hour X 2 applications for sanding = 8 man hours (sanding before and after priming)
600 SF / 200 SF per hour X 3-spray applications = 9 man-hours (One prime coat and two finish coats)
600 SF / 300 SF per hour X 3 = 6 hours (Remove and reset hardware with leveling doors after painting is complete)

Total man hours: 25

Materials: Degreaser cleaning agent, sanding paper, bonding primer, and cabinet paint.

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February 8th 2022, by Servvian.