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Interior painting can be a very low-cost method to reinvigorate the interior of your home. Painting is sometimes completed as a DIY job, but experienced painters and decorators can guarantee the optimal finish and guarantee that your decoration will last as long as possible.

 

 

You might spend more time preparing to paint than actually painting. It's critical to wash and prepare all walls and ceilings before painting, and to mask off any areas that shouldn't be painted such as skirting, architrave, plug sockets and light switches. Wrap home furniture as well as any carpets or flooring in the room with sheets to catch any spills. When painting internally, use a primer coat as a base layer followed by several layers of paint, giving each coat time to dry in between.

 

Interior painters and decorators can present you with plenty of advice about paint and help you pick the best colour palette for your interior spaces.

Average Painting and decorating cost in Bury St Edmunds

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 Bury St Edmunds 2025

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

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Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds is a market town within the county of Suffolk, within the East of England and having a populace of 35,015. The town is generally viewed as an wealthy region, with the location of several small and large businesses. With a selection of houses in the region, check quotations from specialist tradespeople in Bury St Edmunds to get the best cost for just about any work you're looking for concluded.

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NPW Plastering and Decorating

1 review(s)
Based: in Norwich, NR11 7BX

We offer plastering and decorating services at competitive prices We are fully qualified and insured No job to big or small Friendly professional service

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CHRIS F., NR5
5

Painter | Interior in Norwich

NO ISSUES VERY GOOD INTERACTION.

Sjwplastering

1 review(s)
Based: in March, PE15 8LY

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Karen M., PE27
4

Painter | Interior in Houghton

Came to the property to view the job but did not send a quote through

Rollers

5 review(s)
Based: in Norwich, NR4 6NG

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J., NR30
4

Painter | Interior in Great Yarmouth

Prompt and helpfull

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FAQs

how to paint a ceiling?

How To Paint A Ceiling

If you’re a bit hesitant to take on the seemingly awkward task of painting your ceiling, you’re definitely not alone. However, there are ways in which you can make ceiling painting tasks one of the less strenuous tasks you’ll find around the house as they’ll help you get rid of most drips and also assist you to easily determine whether or not you’re covering the whole ceiling. In several cases, painting a ceiling simply means painting it white again and most same colour painting jobs are way easier than painting with a new colour entirely. When you have the right size of nap controller as well as the appropriate length of an extension pole, painting over your head will be a lot easier. Here’s how to paint a ceiling.

✓ Prepare the room. This include removing as many furniture and objects from the room as possible while also laying down plastic sheets on the remaining ones. And also cover the floor with paper or canvas drop cloths.

✓ Remove obstructions. Detach or remove everything that can make your work harder like light fixtures or smoke detectors.

✓ Protect surfaces. This includes protecting vertical surfaces like the windows and doors from ceiling paint.

✓ Prepare the ceiling. This involves vacuuming the ceiling to get rid of any dust or dirt, sanding any rough spots on the ceiling with a sandpaper and filling any small holes or cracks in the ceiling (optional).

✓ Prime the ceiling. Use an angled brush or paint edging tool or primer to cut in edges of the ceiling.

✓ Paint the edges of the ceiling. When the primer has dried, simply paint the edges of the ceiling to create a frame in which you can easily work in.

✓ Paint the ceiling in grids.

Which type of paint should I use?

There are lots of paints that are suitable for different areas of your property. In general, gloss and eggshell paints should be used in high traffic areas, whereas matte paints are suitable for lower traffic areas. Professional painters and decorators can give you advice on the most suitable types of paints.

Can painters and decorators repair stained walls?

Yes, painters and decorators can repair stained, damp or mouldy walls. Usually, this process will involve stripping away the damaged paint and treating the area with specialist paint. After this is done, the damaged sections can be repainted to match the room.

How much for a painter to paint a room?

How Much For A Painter To Paint A Room?

If you’re looking to have your room painted, it’s only normal to get an idea of how much it’s going to cost so you can set a budget and start planning. As you would have expected, the cost of having a room painted is dependent on a wide array of influencing factors such as the size of your room, the type of paint to be used, your location and many more. As a result, providing a single and accurate answer to this question is almost impossible.

Generally, a regular 4 metres by 3 metres room will take just a couple of days to be fully painted including both the coving and woodwork. Outside London, most painters and decorators would charge within the range of £150 to £200 per day meaning that you’ll have a total labour cost within the range of £300 to £400. What’s more? You’d also have to consider the price of the paint to be used which is usually around £50. If you add all the costs together you’ll get an average cost of about £400 to £500.

Unfortunately, paint does not last an eternity. Therefore, there’ll come a time where you’d have to consider painting your room all over again. It may seem unwise to employ the services of a professional painter and decorator especially if you’re on a budget. However, in truth, calling in a professional can go a long way to save you time, stress and money. In other words, even if you’re worried about the cost, a professional painter is still your best bet in the long run as they know exactly what to do to ensure you derive maximum benefits from your painting project.

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