Kitchen walls need a washable finish. Standard matt PVA absorbs cooking grease and cannot be cleaned without burnishing, which is why kitchen walls look tired years before the rest of the house does.
Painting is usually the last trade in, after cabinetry and splashback. Full sequencing is covered under Kitchen Renovations Cape Town.
Send the room size and say whether ceilings and trim are included.
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- Washable acrylic or low-sheen enamel on walls, not matt PVA.
- A mould-resistant coating where there is any history of condensation.
- Proper preparation - degreasing first. Paint will not adhere over cooking residue.
- Enamel on trim and woodwork, which wipes clean where acrylic does not.
Kitchen Painting Prices in Cape Town
| Item | Indicative range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Walls and ceiling, small kitchen | R2,500 – R6,000 | Two coats, prepared. |
| Walls and ceiling, medium kitchen | R4,500 – R10,000 | The most common band. |
| Per m² of wall, two coats and prep | R45 – R110 | Condition dependent. |
| Washable or enamel kitchen-grade paint | +15% – 35% | Over standard PVA. |
| Ceiling only | R1,200 – R4,000 | Including cornice cutting-in. |
| Mould-resistant coating | R120 – R300 per m² | Where condensation is a problem. |
| Filling and crack repair | R450 – R2,500 | Before painting starts. |
| Woodwork and trim in enamel | R650 – R2,800 | Wipes clean; acrylic does not. |
These are indicative market ranges, not a quotation. They are compiled from published South African kitchen pricing to give you a starting point for budgeting. They are not the rate card of any company on this platform.
Degreasing before painting is not optional in a kitchen and is the step most often skipped. Paint applied over cooking residue will peel at the edges within a year regardless of how good the product is.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What paint should be used in a kitchen?
A washable acrylic or low-sheen enamel on walls. Matt PVA absorbs cooking grease and burnishes when you try to clean it.
Add a mould-resistant coating where there is any history of condensation.
How much does it cost to paint a kitchen?
Roughly R2,500 to R6,000 for a small kitchen and R4,500 to R10,000 for a medium one, including walls and ceiling with preparation.
When in the renovation should painting happen?
Near the end, after cabinetry and splashback are in but before the final clean. Painting first means touching up afterwards anyway.
Can kitchen walls be painted over grease?
No. The surface must be degreased first, and skipping it is the most common cause of paint peeling at the edges inside a year.
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