The best time to paint your new kitchen walls is prior to the installation of your kitchen cabinets and units.
When to Tackle Your New Kitchen Paint Job
Deciding the right time to paint during a kitchen renovation or build is crucial for a smoother process and a better finish. According to guidance on kitchen installation timing, you can actually start painting your walls prior to installing your kitchen.
The Advantage of Painting Before Installation
Beginning your painting work before the kitchen components are in place offers significant benefits. The primary advantage, as noted, is that it means you won't have as much work to do afterwards. Painting around newly installed cabinets, appliances, and fixtures can be tricky, time-consuming, and risks accidental drips or scuffs on your new kitchen elements.
Here’s what you can typically do during this early stage:
- Apply undercoats to the walls.
- Apply the first coats of your chosen paint color.
Getting these initial layers done when you have full access to the walls simplifies the later stages. Once the kitchen is installed, you will primarily need to focus on touch-ups or final coats in areas that remain exposed, significantly reducing the complexity and effort required.
Painting before installation ensures you can:
- Paint right down to the floor without needing to protect plinths or unit legs.
- Reach corners and edges easily where cabinets will eventually sit.
- Achieve full coverage behind where appliances or units will be placed, providing a complete and sealed surface.
This phased approach streamlines the finishing process, making your kitchen project more efficient.
