Can You Spray Any Kitchen? Vinyl, Laminate and Solid Wood Explained

Not all kitchens are the same — and not all surfaces behave in the same way when refinished.

Vinyl-wrapped kitchens

Vinyl kitchens can be refinished, but condition matters.

If the vinyl is:

• Peeling

• Lifting

• Damaged

It often needs to be removed before refinishing can begin.

When properly prepared, these kitchens can be successfully sprayed.

Vinyl-wrapped kitchen fully stripped back and refinished in Farrow & Ball Treron

Solid wood kitchens

Handmade solid wood kitchens naturally move over time, so the refinishing process needs to account for this. We inspect joints, assess for movement and weaknesses, and carry out any necessary restoration before refinishing — bringing well-made kitchens back into use.

Kitchen cabinet joints being clamped and stabilised during restoration before spray refinishing

Painted kitchens

Previously painted kitchens can also be refinished, with the existing coating either removed or stabilised as needed before applying specialist coatings.

The key factor isn’t the material

It’s the preparation.

With the right approach, most kitchens can be successfully refinished — but each requires a slightly different process to achieve a lasting result. Read more about Our Studio Process.