For most Nashville-area homeowners, painting a tired vanity is the fastest way to refresh a bathroom without demolishing it. Yet the cost to paint bathroom cabinets can swing from \$250 to over \$1,400 depending on prep work, finishes, and labor rates. CountBricks breaks down every factor so you know exactly where each dollar goes—then our AI generates an itemized estimate in real time.
• Cabinet size and door count—more square footage equals more primer, paint, and labor time
• Material type—oak and maple accept paint quickly, while slick thermofoil or melamine need extra adhesion primers
• Surface condition—nicks, water damage, and old varnish add sanding and filler work
• Paint quality—high-solids enamel costs more up front but outlasts budget latex by years
• Labor vs DIY—professional spray finishes look factory-smooth but come with contractor rates
• Local market rates—Nashville’s booming residential construction scene has raised skilled painter hourly costs 10-15 % in the last two years
1. Small powder-room vanity (2 doors, 1 drawer) – \$250–\$400 DIY, \$450–\$650 professional
2. Standard 36-inch vanity (4 doors, 2 drawers) – \$350–\$600 DIY, \$650–\$950 professional
3. Double-sink, 72-inch vanity (8 doors, 6 drawers) – \$550–\$800 DIY, \$950–\$1,450 professional
Pro tip: Use CountBricks.com/services to compare the incremental cost of replacing doors entirely versus repainting existing ones.
Expect 30 % of the total budget to go toward surface prep. CountBricks AI estimates include:
• Masking floors, walls, and fixtures
• Removing hardware and labeling doors
• Degreasing, sanding, and dust containment
A premium bonding primer runs \$18–\$28 per quart. If tannin-rich woods bleed through, a second stain-blocking primer coat may be required, adding 5–8 % to material costs. CountBricks voice capture lets the estimator flag “two-coat primer” instantly while on site—no spreadsheet edits later.
Most residential pros use satin or semi-gloss alkyd-modified enamel at \$45–\$70 per gallon. High-build cabinet-grade acrylic urethane can climb to \$110 per gallon but delivers spray-booth durability. CountBricks’ material library updates nightly, so your quote always reflects current local supplier pricing.
The cost to paint bathroom cabinets is typically 60 % labor. Nashville’s median painter rate: \$45–\$65 per hour. A two-person crew needs one full day for an average vanity, two days for a double sink. CountBricks times each task—masking, spraying, re-installation—to the minute, creating transparent invoices your clients appreciate.
• Tool investment—HVLP sprayers, quality brushes, and dustless sanders can add \$300+ to a weekend warrior’s tab
• Learning curve—expect test doors, practice panels, and potential re-do costs
• Warranty—CountBricks-vetted painters back finishes for three to five years; DIY warranties rely on elbow grease
• Time—homeowners spend 12–16 hours on what a pro completes in 6–8
1. Speak measurements once—our AI listens, converts to square footage, and populates primer, paint, and labor line items automatically
2. Live material database—prices refresh hourly, so sudden supplier increases never erode your margins
3. Instant change orders—client wants soft-close hinges mid-project? Activate the option by voice, and CountBricks recalculates instantly
4. Blueprint takeoffs—upload a bathroom plan, and our system highlights cabinet elevations, calculating panel counts and hinge sets in seconds
5. Beautiful PDFs—brandable proposals complete with finish schedules and payment milestones are one click away
CountBricks recommendations:
• Choose a high-solids paint: it covers in fewer coats, saving labor hours
• Schedule in off-peak seasons: many Nashville crews discount winter slots by 10 %
• Remove doors yourself: trimming one hour of labor can shave \$50–\$70 off the invoice
• Keep hardware: polishing existing pulls avoids a surprise \$100 shopping trip
If water damage has swollen MDF rails or joints are separating, CountBricks may advise cabinet refacing or replacement. Our AI cross-checks repair hours against new door costs and shows you the crossover point so you present the smartest solution to your client.
The true cost to paint bathroom cabinets depends on details only a site visit reveals. With CountBricks’ voice-driven estimating tool, you capture those details once and never chase numbers again. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a live demo and deliver faster, more profitable bathroom upgrades.
A Brentwood homeowner wanted a spa look without gutting her 90’s oak vanity. She asked, “What’s the cost to paint bathroom cabinets versus install new?” CountBricks delivered the answer on the spot.
• 6-door, 4-drawer vanity measured at 68 sq ft surface area
• AI auto-applied two coats of bonding primer and two coats of satin urethane enamel
• Live material feed priced primer at \$23.18/qt and enamel at \$62.47/gal
• Labor mapped to 11.5 hours at \$58/hr, reflecting current Nashville averages
Total proposal: \$1,086.42, delivered as a branded PDF before the walkthrough ended.
1. Client approved on site—no waiting, no competitor bids.
2. Crew scheduled within three days and finished in one working day.
3. Final invoice matched the estimate to the penny, thanks to real-time cost tracking.
• Speed sells—instant, accurate pricing secures projects before prospects shop around
• Transparency builds trust—itemized material & labor lines eliminate sticker shock
• Data powers upsells—CountBricks showed a \$175 add-on for soft-close hinges; homeowner accepted immediately
If you’re juggling spreadsheets or scribbling notes to determine the cost to paint bathroom cabinets, it’s time for an upgrade. Visit CountBricks.com/services to explore AI-powered estimating, blueprint takeoffs, and automated invoicing tailored to residential construction professionals. Let CountBricks handle the math while you focus on flawless finishes.
