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Interior painting can be an extremely affordable means to reinvigorate the inside of your property. Painting is sometimes accomplished as a DIY job, but qualified painters and decorators can make sure of an immaculate appearance and ensure that your redecorating will last as long as possible.

 

The main element to successful painting is preparation. Carefully pick a paint shade or consider applying two to make an accent wall. Also take into consideration the finish, as paints can come in various finishes for example, gloss, satin, egg shell or matte. Gloss and satin will be more durable in higher traffic areas. There's a considerable variety of manufacturers and paints that can be bought so make sure to look around to select the paint that's perfect for your space.

 

Interior painters and decorators can offer you lots of guidance about paint and help you select the perfect colour palette for your interior spaces.

Average Painting and decorating cost in Bedford

The average cost of a Painting and decorating is £800. Costs vary based upon the materials and the contractor chosen. The upper price range can be as high as £920. The material costs are mainly around £200

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Painting and decorating installation cost in Bedford 2025

Labour cost £560
Material cost £200
Waste removal £40
Time frame: 1-3 days

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Bedford

Bedfordshire's county town in the East of England features a population of 80,000 and a wider borough populace of 153,000. Bedford is the admin centre for the Borough of Bedford and is also home to the largest Italian community in the United Kingdom. Having a array of property enhancements necessary for properties in Bedfordshire, be sure you use vetted and respectable specialists for the greatest prices from Bedford companies.

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Painting and decorating pros in Bedford

Ciprian Paint

4 review(s)
Based: in London, NW6 3BJ

We are based in London, we offer interior and exterior painting and decorating services for both domestic and commercial customers. As well as homes, we have painted schools, offices and churches.

Latest review

Luca C., SW11
3

Painter | Interior in London

They looked cheaper and equally competent

Carlos Decor

14 review(s)
Based: in London, NW10 0SS

We are a small family business called Carlos Decor - painting & decorating specialists. We have been trading for over 20 years. We take pride in all the work we do, giving the best service in every job no matter how big or small, with very compet...

Latest review

Katharine M., NW8
5

Painter | Interior in London

Professional quote/s received. Good price matrix made it cost effective for us to proceed. Excellent service and will us...

IPJ Building & Decorating Services

6 review(s)
Based: in Watford, WD24 6PY

We have been in business for 32 years. We do all decorating work and total refurbishments to houses and flats. If you would like any references for work that we have completed we can gladly send you some customer's numbers where we have worked previo...

Latest review

Sharon M., N11
5

Painter | Interior in London

Their quote was clear and concise.

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23 Sep

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK43

Enquiry from: Marshall H

Start Date: Immediate

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internal re dec to lounge, kitchen, staircase-hall & landing. 2 coats of matt emulsion to ceilings, 2 coats of easy clean emulsion to walls. no woodwork requirements are you the property owner: owner ...

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10 May

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK43

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Start Date: Immediate

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repainting of exterior front porch in rosewood wood stain. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached

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15 Feb

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Margaret D

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decorating a bedroom painting skirting boards and door frame.

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03 Oct

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Bedford - MK40

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front gutters cleared and cleaned

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10 Nov

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK43

Enquiry from: Sheila S

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1 bedroom wallpaper and living 1 feature wall please are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 5+ rooms are you lookin...

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04 Oct

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Ropa B

Start Date: Immediate

put up wallpapers on 2 medium walls only and need to get it done by thur*** october are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to ...

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27 Jun

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK41

Enquiry from: Shobhit V

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wall paper in 5 bedrooms . flooring as well are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 5+ rooms are you looking to remodel the rooms: no do you...

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19 Mar

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK41

Enquiry from: Shazna B

Start Date: Immediate

3 rooms. one wall per room to have wall paper on. property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms are you looking to remodel the rooms: no do you require plumbing wo...

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19 Aug

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK41

Enquiry from: Eoin S

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customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. glazing type: , work description: hi, following a full building survey on the property listed above it was recommended that...

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26 Nov

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Pares A

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Need painting inside house and more. Need call me.asap. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms Are you loo...

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12 Nov

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Mrs B

Start Date: Immediate

Want 6 previously varnished interior doors prepared and painted satin white both sides asap. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to...

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16 Sep

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK45

Enquiry from: Diane T

Start Date: Immediate

Painting walls and ceiling in a large lounge plus skirting and architraves around 2 doors. Painting skirting and architraves around 3 doors in downstairs hall. Are you the property owner: Relative of ...

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13 May

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Julia W

Start Date: Immediate

I need to fill a few holes in a wall and pain the walls, probably first floor and second. It's town house

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09 Oct

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK41

Enquiry from: Michael B

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Paint walls ceiling and woodwork in lounge. Fifth to eightf of November if poss. Are yo...

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02 Jun

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK41

Enquiry from: Sandra B

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Small bedroom ceiling paper to be removed and emulsioned Are you the property owner: Own...

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28 Mar

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK43

Enquiry from: Nandita S

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Time scale: Less than one month Are you looking to remodel the rooms: No Do you require Plumbing Work: No Are you looking for a...

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28 Mar

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK40

Enquiry from: Brian W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Homeowner Please contact to appoint Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms Are you looking to remodel th...

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10 Mar

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK40

Enquiry from: Sarah B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 5+ rooms Are you looking to remodel the rooms: No Do you require Plumbi...

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14 Jan

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Bradley M

Start Date: Less than one month

5 by 4m lounge and hallways stairs and landing to be painted and decorated. Condition of the walls is average with some scuff marks and a few holes. Open to the use of wallpaper as well. Some Artex re...

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13 Jan

Painter | Interior

Bedford - MK45

Enquiry from: Duncan L

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Kitchen walls, ceilings, skirting, doors

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FAQs

how to paint skirting boards?

How To Paint Skirting Boards

In the exact same way a room isn’t complete unless it has all the right finishing touches here and there, your skirting boards also just wouldn’t be right leaving it without a paint. As you can imagine, skirting board can quickly gather dust, dirt and scuffed over time can affect the appearance of the entire room. But you don’t have to wait for this to happen before painting your skirting boards. Good news is, painting of skirting boards is relatively easy and straightforward especially when you follow the guide given in this article. It should, however, be said that if you’re not so confident about holding a brush and doing the task yourself, then getting a professional painter to complete the project will be a great option to achieve the best result while you can focus on other important things.

Painting your skirting board will help provide your room with the much needed perfect frame. Now let’s take a closer look!

✓ Prepare your skirting boards. Treat your wood skirting board with a knotting solution and wood primer. But if they’re already painted or varnished, simply wipe clean use a wet and dry paper with a mild detergent to abrade the surface. Once done, you can then run a strip of masking tape along the floor.

✓ Start Painting. For the decorative coat, you can use any paint designed for wood and metal like satin, gloss etc. Once selected, you can then start to paint across the top with the help of a 2 inch brush. Then move to the flat side. Work in easy to manage sections and when starting the next section, start at the far side and brush into the section you’ve just painted so as to make for an even finish. Finally, remove the masking tape used before the paint dries off.

can you paint over wallpaper?

Can You Paint Over A Wallpaper?

According to some painting and decoration experts, painting over a wallpaper can never produce a result that’ll be as good as painting on a blank or naked wall. However in the event whereby there’s a pressing need to quickly beautify a room, it’ll be totally understandable if you don’t want to go through the hassle of the time consuming old wallpaper removal process.

Therefore, the short and simple answer to this question is yes, it’s absolutely possible to paint over a wallpaper and get a good outcome so far you don’t rush the process. To ensure your success if you want to paint over a wallpaper, there’s also the need to use the right tools and techniques. And just like any other DIY project, proper preparation before commencement is key.

If you’re going to paint over a wallpaper, many of the tools you’ll need to acquire are the standard painting and decorating products. This means that they can be easily procured at many DIY stores. To paint over a wallpaper, you’ll need a paint roller, top quality paint brushes, joint compound ( you’ll only need this in situations whereby your wallpaper is damaged or peeling), oil based primer, tape, sandpaper, paint ( can be water, solvent or oil based paints) as well as drop clothes ( for the protection of your furnitures).

As a rule of thumb, if you can easily remove the existing wallpaper, then you probably should before you start to paint the walls. However, if removing the wallpaper seems to be a pain or can significantly damage your wall, then it’ll be smart to simply paint over it. But before you proceed, you must also note that painting over the wallpaper will make it even harder to remove later in the future.

How long should I wait after plastering to paint my walls?

You should always wait until plaster is dry before painting. The time this will take varies depending on the room and property, but in general, it will take about a week. Your plasterer will tell you how long it is best to leave it before covering or painting their work.

What sort of jobs will an interior painter and decorator carry out?

Interior painters and decorators will offer a wide range of services. These range from painting and wallpapering to other decorating jobs such as fitting skirting or architrave. Some painters and decorators will be trained to plaster as well, however, you should always ask them about this and not assume they will all be able to.

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