The kitchen is the hardest room to paint: grease settles above the hob, it’s damp by the sink, and the walls get dirty most often. Ordinary matt paint quickly stains here and won’t wash. Painting a kitchen in Warsaw means degreasing and washing the walls, sealing stains and painting with washable or moisture-resistant paint you can wipe down. We work carefully around the units, extractor and appliances — in Mokotów, Wola or any district.
How much painting a kitchen costs and what drives the price
The price depends on the area to paint (units and the splashback cover part of the walls), the state of the surface and the paint type. The zone above the hob needs degreasing, or the paint won’t hold, which adds prep. Washable or moisture-resistant paint costs more than ordinary, but a kitchen can’t do without it. Paint is billed separately, film and fixings are part of the labour. Rates are in the table below.
| Service | min | max |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning and washing walls before painting | 15 zł/m² | 25 zł/m² |
| Filling holes and damages | 20 zł/m² | 35 zł/m² |
| Priming before painting | 15 zł/m² | 25 zł/m² |
| Gypsum putty application | 55 zł/m² | 90 zł/m² |
| Painting walls / ceilings in one color (2 coats) | 30 zł/m² | 45 zł/m² |
| Protection of furniture, doors, windows and floors with film | 10 zł/m² | 15 zł/m² |
If you’re changing the splashback or appliances, tell us and we’ll plan the order so we paint a clean, exposed wall.
How the job goes on site — step by step
- Inspection: we look at the zone above the hob, by the sink, stains and film.
- Degreasing and washing the walls — the key stage in a kitchen.
- Protecting the units, appliances, splashback and floor with film.
- Sealing stubborn stains and local filling.
- Priming and painting with washable/moisture-resistant paint in two coats.
- Clean-up: we remove film and put everything back.
Common kitchen mistakes (and how to avoid them)
- Painting over grease above the hob. Paint won’t stick to a greasy wall and peels — degrease first.
- Ordinary matt paint. It won’t wash and gets dirty fast; a kitchen needs washable paint.
- Ignoring damp by the sink. Moisture-resistant paint is better there, or stains appear.
- Not protecting appliances and the splashback. Splashes on tiles and the extractor are hard to remove.
- One coat over stubborn stains. Yellow film shows through — you need sealing and two coats.
- Painting with poor ventilation. Airing matters in a kitchen so the paint dries evenly.
What to prepare before the pro arrives
- Clear the worktop and open shelves.
- Move appliances away from the walls where possible.
- Mark the zones with grease and stubborn stains.
- Choose washable or moisture-resistant paint and a colour.
- Provide access to water and electricity.
- Air the kitchen before the work.
- Remove textiles and dishes from open surfaces.
- Confirm the lift and parking.
A case from practice in Warsaw
In Wola a kitchen hadn’t been painted for a long time: a yellow greasy film above the hob, a couple of stains by the sink, matt worn walls. The owners tried painting over with white — above the hob the paint came off in a sheet. We degreased and washed the walls, sealed the stains, protected the units and extractor with film and painted washable paint in two coats. Now cooking splashes just wipe off. It took a day. The takeaway: in a kitchen half the result is degreasing and the right washable paint; over grease and ordinary matt paint the work comes back fast.
Frequently asked questions
What paint for a kitchen?
Washable, and by the sink moisture-resistant. Ordinary matt gets dirty fast and won’t wash.
Do the walls need degreasing?
Definitely above the hob: paint won’t go on grease and peels.
Do you paint around the units and appliances?
Yes, we protect them with film and work carefully on the exposed walls.
Will you remove the yellow film above the hob?
We wash and seal stubborn stains before painting so they don’t show through.
How fast do you paint a kitchen?
Usually a day if the walls are in normal condition.
Can you paint without moving appliances out?
Yes, we move and cover them; full removal isn’t needed.
Do you buy the paint?
Whatever is easier. We suggest washable/moisture-resistant paint. Materials are separate.
Does it smell strongly?
We use low-odour paint; a kitchen is easy to air.
Will you clean up after yourselves?
Yes, we remove film and tape and put everything back.
Do you cover my district?
We work across all of Warsaw — Mokotów, Wola, Ursynów and others. Leave a request.
Who does the work and how
The work is done by pros from the handyman service. In a kitchen we suggest washable or moisture-resistant paint, degrease and protect the units and appliances. We agree the scope and price at the inspection. Leave a request and we’ll assess the walls and choose a paint for the kitchen.