Painter | Exterior
Elgin - IV30
Enquiry from: Karen P
Start Date: Immediate
Exterior window frames painted
External redecorating of your home or commercial building can be a trouble. With the job of having to build scaffolding you'd be considerably better off hiring a specialist. And this could be less expensive than you'd imagine in Elgin.
Houses that are the very best taken care of tend to be repainted typically every 3 to 5 years. The advantages are obvious, with an improved aesthetic appeal apparent. By hiring a expert they'll discuss your plans and make sure you will get all you expect from the contract.
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The average cost of a Exterior painting and decorating is £1200. Costs vary based on the materials and the provider hired. The upper price range can be as high as £1380. The material costs are in most cases approximately £300
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We noted 498 requests for property quotations in Elgin. Of these quote requests the amount of exterior painting and decorating quotes within Elgin was 0. Quotatis would have been in a position to match these consumers with as many as 4 suitable contractors who were available for work in Elgin at that time. Request a free house survey from reputable companies in Elgin.
Source: Numbers calculated based on the search volumes in major search enginesElgin is a previous cathedral city and Royal Burgh in Moray, Scotland. It's the admin and industrial centre for Moray. The town originated towards the south of the River Lossie on the higher ground above the floodplain.
Elgin - IV30
Enquiry from: Karen P
Start Date: Immediate
Exterior window frames painted
Elgin - IV30
Enquiry from: Jennifer C
Start Date: Immediate
Nurse
Elgin - IV30
Enquiry from: Norrie B
Start Date: Immediate
paint outside windows and doors
Forres - IV36
Enquiry from: Jean O
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Paint outside of middle terrace house. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Are you looking to have the whole exterior of the property decorated: Yes Time scale: ...
Forres - IV36
Enquiry from: L
Start Date: Immediate
To paint one chimney
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Most companies will recommend that exterior painting and decorating is carried out in the summer months. However, advances in paint technology mean that some paints can be applied in low temperatures and even when it’s raining. Check the can for the best conditions in which to apply or ask a professionals advise.
How To Paint Exterior Walls
Painting of exterior walls is a value adding task which can be done by any competent DIYer. So if you’re confident enough to pick up a brush and roller, then all you need to do is to follow the instruction in this step by step guide and you’d be glad you did. Painting your exterior walls yourself can save you lots of money that would rather have been spent on hiring the services of a professional painter and decorator. However, if you don’t feel confident enough to pull this off, then it’s advisable to call in a reliable painting specialist who can guarantee the best results for help. Here, we’ll take you through the needed steps to complete the painting of your exterior walls.
✓ Surface Preparation. This involves protecting all fencing and exterior wall component that’s not to be painted with a drop cloth or masking tape. You’ll also need to completely wipe out any dust before you start to paint a plaster surface. If it’s a previously painted wall, you’ll also need degrease it and remove or scrape off any loose areas of the plaster.
✓ Priming. This involves preparing the primer as instructed in the manufacturer’s guide. Then start to prime the surface by using a brush or a small paint roller to prime the corners, little items as well as all surfaces that are difficult to reach. Once done, then you can tackle the larger surfaces using a larger paint roller.
✓ Painting. To start painting your exterior walls, you’d have to prepare the product first by missing it thoroughly as instructed in the manual. Once done, you can repeat the same process as given in the priming stage above using your paint this time. Once done, you can decide to apply a second layer within a minimum of 4 hours after applying the first layer.
How Much To Paint A House Exterior?
Do you feel your home is need of a lift to enhance its visual appeal or give it some TLC? In order to impress your visitor or potential buyers, kerb appeal is simply everything. Many homeowners are usually discouraged due to the thought that a painting job is always an expensive one with not so much value in return. However, in reality, painting your home’s exterior is actually one of the most significant improvements one can make as it tells your story and communicates your value.
The cost of getting a house exterior painting job done is based on a number of things which includes the type of walls you possess, whether it’s a maintenance project, whether it’s your first time of painting the house as well as your location. So what’s involved in a painting job?
✓ Scrapping off the loose paint.
✓ Brushing off cobwebs and dust on the surface
✓ Washing the wall
✓ Application of fungicide to mouldy patches
✓ Repairing minor damages
✓ Applying paint surface stabiliser
✓ Applying two coats of your chosen paint
✓ Disposal of waste as well as a full clean up of the site.
Below is a breakdown of the cost of painting the exterior of a house. Kindly note that this is just an example (using a semi detached house) to give you an idea of how much your project is going to cost.
✓ Costly scaffolding isn’t required here but platform towers can be need - this will cost about £80 to £100.
✓ Materials including sand or cement for repairs, plastic sheeting, tape, paint, masonry stabiliser as well as fungicide treatment will cost about £200 to £300
✓ Cost of labour for two workers £700 to £1000 based on the location
Exterior painters and decorators will prepare the areas to be painted for you. This will involve washing and cleaning the area and making sure that it’s a good quality surface. Cracks or holes should be filled in. In some cases, you may wish to have rendering redone before the painting is done.
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