Painting wardrobe doors – price and tips
One way to update your wardrobe is by painting the doors in a new colour. Here, we’ll go over the key factors to consider if you plan to paint your wardrobe doors, including pros, cons, and costs.
Can you paint wardrobe doors?
Painting wardrobe doors yourself might seem like a quick and easy way to refresh the room. However, to achieve a durable and professional-looking finish, careful preparation, the right technique, and quality materials are essential. Without these, you risk the final result not being as expected, and the doors may quickly show signs of wear. Therefore, it might be worth considering hiring a professional painting service, which can ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish – even if it comes at a slightly higher cost.
The cost of painting wardrobe doors
If you want to give your wardrobe a new look without buying a completely new one, painting could be a cost-effective option. But what does it really cost to have your wardrobe doors repainted?
The price of painting wardrobe doors can vary depending on several factors, but a typical cost is around £100 per door. For a wardrobe with 4 doors, this could mean a cost of approximately £400. Additionally, there may be extra costs for dismantling and reassembling the doors, as well as for transport.
Pros and cons of painting wardrobe doors
Before you make a decision, it’s important to weigh both the pros and cons of painting your wardrobe doors.
Pros
Reusing existing doors is more environmentally friendly than buying new ones.
You can choose exactly the colour you want.
Painting usually requires less effort than replacing the entire wardrobe.
Cons
The quality of the old doors can affect both the final appearance and durability.
Paint on a previously lacquered or laminated door may wear out faster.
A new colour only gets you halfway if the door design itself isn’t to your liking or feels outdated.
Your wardrobe may need to be without doors during the painting process, which can take at least a week.
An alternative to painting wardrobe doors
If you’re looking for an even simpler yet cost-effective way to refresh your wardrobe, you might consider replacing your existing doors with new ones. At Superfront, we offer a wide range of new wardrobe doors for Ikea’s Pax frames, which can give your room a completely new look without major alterations. Here are some pros and cons of switching to new wardrobe doors from Superfront:
Pros
Reusing your existing wardrobe frame is better for the environment than replacing the entire wardrobe.
Our doors are made in Sweden from high-quality MDF, which is more durable than standard MDF.
We use a water-based, UV-cured lacquer that is both environmentally friendly and durable.
You can choose from a variety of colours and designs to update the look of your wardrobe.
Replacing doors is less extensive than a complete renovation.
Cons
You’ll need to dispose of your old doors, but if you take them to a recycling centre, you can be confident they’ll be handled responsibly.
Since we manufacture the doors to order, there will be a few weeks’ wait for delivery, but you can keep your old doors until it’s time for the replacement.
Click through to learn more about our wardrobe doors, how to replace wardrobe doors, or to get inspiration for your next project! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our customer support.
