Basic
$3.76 – $7.29 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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $4.43 to $8.58 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for paint kitchen.
National average: $4.23 – $8.20 per sq ft
$3.76 – $7.29 per sq ft
Wash grease from walls, fill small holes, one coat of eggshell acrylic over a similar color, cut in at cabinets
$4.43 – $8.58 per sq ft
Degrease, patch and sand, spot-prime, two coats of scrubbable satin acrylic, cabinets and counters masked
$5.53 – $11 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 | $2 – $3.87 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.54 – $2.98 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.54 – $1.03 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.36 – $0.69 | sq ft |
Connect with local paint kitchen contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.