Basic
$3.46 – $6.70 per sq ft
Wash grease from walls, fill small holes, one coat of eggshell acrylic over a similar color, cut in at cabinets

Paint Kitchen: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Paint Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $4.07 to $7.88 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for paint kitchen.
National average: $4.23 – $8.20 per sq ft
$3.46 – $6.70 per sq ft
Wash grease from walls, fill small holes, one coat of eggshell acrylic over a similar color, cut in at cabinets
$4.07 – $7.88 per sq ft
Degrease, patch and sand, spot-prime, two coats of scrubbable satin acrylic, cabinets and counters masked
$5.08 – $9.85 per sq ft
Degrease, patch, stain-blocking primer, two coats of higher-grade scrubbable satin, outlet covers off, full masking
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.79 – $3.47 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.48 – $2.87 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.48 – $0.92 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.32 – $0.62 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local paint kitchen contractors in Des Moines for personalized quotes based on your specific project.