
Nigel Colton Quality Painter and Decorator
Based: in Leicester, LE18 1FNLatest review
Charles W., LE9
Painter | Exterior in Leicester
Nigel did an excellent job, done professionally, on time, and at a good price
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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Market Bosworth is a little market town and civil church in western Leicestershire, England. At the 2001 Census, it had a population of 1,906, raising to 2,097 at the 2011 census. In 1974, Market Bosworth Rural District merged with Hinckley Rural Area to create the district of Hinckley and also Bosworth. Structure operate at the old Livestock Market as well as various other sites has actually disclosed evidence of settlement on capital given that the Bronze Age. Remains of a Roman villa have been discovered on the east side of Barton Road. Bosworth as an Anglo-Saxon village days from the 8th century. Prior To the Norman Conquest of 1066, there were two manors at Bosworth one belonging to an Anglo-Saxon knight called Fernot, as well as some sokemen. Following the Norman occupation, as recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, both the Anglo-Saxon manors and the town belonged to the lands awarded by William the Conqueror to the Count of Meulan from Normandy, Robert de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Leicester. Subsequently, the town gone by marital relationship dowry to the English branch of the French House of Harcourt. King Edward I provided a royal charter to Sir William Harcourt enabling a market to be held every Wednesday. The town took the name Market Bosworth from 12 May 1285, and also on today ended up being a "community" by common meaning. The two earliest structures in Bosworth, St. Peter's Church as well as the Red Lion bar, were constructed during the 14th century. The Battle of Bosworth happened to south of the town in 1485 as the end of the world in the Wars of the Roses in between your home of Lancaster as well as the House of York, which led to the fatality of King Richard III. Complying with the discovery of the remains of Richard III in Leicester during 2012, on Sunday 22 March 2015 the king's funeral cortège travelled through the community on its way to Leicester Cathedral for his reburial. This event is currently honored with a flooring plaque before the war memorial in the community square.
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How To Remove Old Exterior Paint
When the paint of your house is starting to peel, there’s the need to take a swift action. While some homeowners opt to cover it with vinyl siding or replace it with fibre cement siding, there’s no reason why you would want to hide the exterior of your house if it still looks great. When you don’t want to hide the beauty of your exterior, the only other option you’ve got is stripping or removing of the old paint. So how do you remove old exterior paint without much hassle? Let’s take a look!
✓ Propane blowtorch. Due to its affordability and effectiveness, this blowtorch has been one of the most popular means of removing old exterior paint amongst homeowners for quite some time. It makes use of high heat to soften the acrylic-latex paint which makes it easy to peel off with a putty knife. However, it can also be very risky to use as it’s always a dangerous game when it comes to open flames. What’s more? Applying an open flame to lead-based paint may release toxic lead fumes, therefore you’d have to be very careful if you wish to use this method.
✓ Electric sanders. Belt sanders are a great option to removing old exterior paint as they’re able to strip off the paint quickly. However, this must be done gently and carefully as you’d risk gouging the wood if you lay into the sander too hard. The problem with this method is also lead-based paint as the sander tends to convert everything to dust and direct them straight to your face, hair and lungs.
✓ Scrapping. This involves using a sharp, rigid putty knife or blade designed for painting scraping to strip the exterior paint. This method also involves dust but you’d have a better control over it than the sander.
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
What Kind Of Paint To Use On Exterior Brick?
If you’re thinking about painting your exterior brick, you’d probably be wondering the kind of paint that’ll be most suitable for the project. If yes, you’re definitely not alone! Bricks are widely known for being notoriously difficult to paint due to their porousness and can also absorb paint. However, if you’re able to purchase the right type of paint and carefully prepare for your home’s brick exterior, you can make the process a whole lot more easier and cleaner while also giving your home a lot more updated look. It’s usually cheap, appealing and even protects your bricks from the elements which makes it even more durable.
The best type of paint to purchase is the elastomeric paint which provides the highest level of longevity. It’s actually more expensive than acrylic paint but it clearly outworks 100% acrylic paint by double in terms of both effectiveness and efficiency. The elastomeric paint is also super resistant to cold, heat as well as sunlight which makes it perfect for outdoor application. What’s more? It’s also dense enough to fill in cracks in the bricks but in such cases you might need to apply two coats. Overall, if you happen to stay in an inclement weather prone region, an elastomeric paint will help protect your home’s brick surface.
However, if you’re on a tight budget you can also consider getting an acrylic latex paint. This is a lot cheaper than elastomeric paint, but it’s also a great painting option for exterior bricks as it permits moisture to leave the bricks’ surface and helps to prevent mildew. Furthermore, you’ll only need to apply just a coat of acrylic paint.
How To Paint Exterior Window Sills And Frames?
Painting your exterior window sills and frames can be a very joyful and fun-filled activity if you know what you’re doing. It’s a task that can be completed in little time by an experienced DIYer, however if you do not have the confidence to pull off this project, then you’d be better off calling in a professional for help to avoid costly mistakes. In this guide, we’ll take you through the exterior window sills and frames painting process.
✓ Prepare the window sills and frames. This includes, brushing the surfaces with warm water and gentle soap, scrubbing the windows to ensure all the edges and cracks are free from all forms of dirt, rinsing it with water and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe off any excess liquid and finally, drying it off with a towel or leaving it to dry off by itself before you start to paint.
✓ Remove any signs of moulds and moss, fill in the cracks between frame and glass using a multi-purpose filler, sand the frame and wipe out any dirt or dust on or around it using a vacuum cleaner, a clean cloth or soft brush. Once done, you can then apply a coat of water-based primer and let it dry off before painting.
✓ Painting. Firstly, you’ll have to sand your primed windows to make an even, smooth surface and apply an undercoat evenly to the surface. Once completed, you can then apply at least 2 coats of paint using a quality brush. Make sure you sand the first layer carefully before you apply the second to get a great finish.
✓ Once dried, you can the finish with a top coat (make sure you go for a weather proof paint for the exterior). For the window sills, you’ll have to apply the exterior paint gently with masking tape around the edges to protect the walls from the dripping paint.
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