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Interior painting can be a really low-cost approach to brighten up the interior of your house. Painting is often carried out as a DIY job, but skilled painters and decorators can assure the optimal appearance and ensure that your redecorating will look its best for as long as possible.

 

 

You may devote more time to preparing to paint than actually painting. It is essential to clean and prepare all wall surfaces and ceilings prior to painting, as well as to mask off any areas which shouldn't be painted over such as skirting, architrave, plug sockets and light switches. Protect furnishings as well as any carpets or flooring in the area with dust sheets to collect any spills. If you are painting inside, apply a primer coat as a base followed by a number of layers of paint, giving each coat time to dry in between.

 

Interior painters and decorators can supply you with lots of recommendations about paint and help you pick the best colour scheme for your interior rooms.

Average Painting and decorating cost in Carlisle

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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Prices based on actual Painting and decorating costs for Carlisle, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Painting and decorating installation cost in Carlisle 2024

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

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Carlisle

Bordering Scotland, Carlisle has a populace of about 100,000 and retains the majority of its history and beginnings after the colonisation from King William II in 1092. With a wide selection of home types backdating 100s of years, maintenance levels change all over the city and what's practical will change from property to property.

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Paint and Render LTD

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Painter | Interior in Washington

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19 Aug

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Maxine B

Start Date: Immediate

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to paint hallway and landing, living room, kitchen, bathroom. possibly 2 bedrooms are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have dec...

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28 Apr

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Paul P

Start Date: Immediate

bathroom ceiling in very poor condition, peeling also got mould on needs old paint stripping off and re painted, door frame and skirting boards needs gloss painted also radiator this is showing rust ...

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22 May

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Emeka I

Start Date: Immediate

i'm looking to get a waterproof wallpaper on one side of my living room. it's a new build with white painting. i have a few questions, please, 1. do you supply and fit the wallpaper? 2. would the wall...

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19 May

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Sharron W

Start Date: Immediate

living room walls painted x2 coats & chimney breast wallpapered. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms ar...

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21 Sep

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Jackie W

Start Date: Immediate

Initially 1 bedroom paint and wallpaper but whole house in stages. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 ...

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04 Aug

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Emma M

Start Date: Immediate

I need the bathroom wall sanded down and polyfiller to be put in certain places .

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25 May

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Chris A

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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22 May

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Manfred H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Making good plasterboard and lining paper then paint in newly fitted kitchen Are you the...

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16 May

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Carol L

Start Date: Immediate

Front window sills and lintels also lintel above front door. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms Are yo...

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16 Apr

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Miguel C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Room: 3.40x3.46 2.30 high. 2 doors and 2 double windows on room.

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05 Feb

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Valerie G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: emulsion walls 10 doors in hallway skirting board emulsion walls downstair flat

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29 Jan

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA3

Enquiry from: Keith A

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16 Nov

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Janet P

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Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Full house and stairs

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20 Oct

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Tony R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Paint ceiling 32 x 13 ft and 25 x 14 ft Are you the property owner: Owner of the propert...

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14 Oct

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: George M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

sun room stripped lined and painted main room 31foot by 12 foot ceilings walls stripped lines and painted hall landing and stairs all stripped lined and painted all skirting's and door frames re paint...

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06 Aug

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Georgina G

Start Date: Immediate

Three bedroom house painted

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28 Jul

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Pamela D

Start Date: Less than one month

Paper a small hall in a flat, paint ceiling and paint 3 doors and frames.

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27 Jul

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA6

Enquiry from: Phil D

Start Date: Less than one month

Oak beams treated/stained. external doors and windows painted, hall and staircase painted Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking...

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09 Jun

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Catherine S

Start Date: Less than one month

Decorate small bedroom, painting walls cupboard and ceiling, putting floating shelf up Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to ...

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24 May

Painter | Interior

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Julie I

Start Date: Immediate

I need my lounge decorated. The main wall papered the other 3 painted also ceiling and skirting boards. All materials supplied including ladders. Thank you. Julie.

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FAQs

how much do painters and decorators charge?

How Much Do Painters And Decorators Charge?

If you’re thinking about painting your home or property, then one of the first things that crosses the mind is the amount charged by painter or decorators to carry out the project. However just like any other home improvement projects and as with most tradesmen, the amount charged by a painter and decorator largely varies from job to job depending on a plethora of factors. These factors include your location, the urgency at which you need the job done and whether or not a specialist equipment would be required.

For painters and decorators, one of the biggest influencing factors that determines the price to be charged is the size of the room. For instance, if you have a large room to be painted, it’s definitely going to cost you more than a smaller room. And same applies to multiple rooms when compared to single room. In other words, to get a more accurate cost estimate from your tradesman, you’ll need to have a good idea of the size of your room or rooms. So let’s take a closer look!

✓ Painting a mid-sized room. The question here is, how do you know if your room is medium sized? The room will have a size of about 3.5m by 5m or a room that can conveniently allow up to 6 to 8 people. The price range is between £240 to £410.

✓ Wallpapering a mid-sized room. This uses the logic as painting a mid-sized room but the price can differ due to difference in materials used. The price range here is between £204 to £420.

✓ Painting a large ceiling. Painting a ceiling is very similar to painting a wall but its not as straightforward and will consume more time. The price ranges from £286 to £5476.

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.

how to paint a room?

How To Paint A Room

Painting is a joyful task and it’s quite obvious why it’s one of the most popular DIY projects. Whether you’re painting as an experienced DIYer or as a newbie, this step by step guide will put you in the right direction. However, if you lack the confidence to carry out this task, then we’d recommend you get in touch with a seasoned professional who can guarantee the best results for help. This way, you get to save some time and additional money that would have resulted from possible costly errors.

So just before you head right into the task, there’s the need to determine the type of pain finish you would love to use which is to choose a colour. Now let’s get started!

• Prepare the room

✓ Remove all objects as much as you can from the room and cover the remaining furniture or objects with a sheet.

✓ Fill all holes on the surface to make for an even finish.

✓ Wash the wall with the help of a damp sponge. A sugar soap or diluted washing up liquid will work just fine.

✓ Tape the edges of objects you do not wish to paint like light switches, plug sockets and the likes.

• This step can be skipped if painting on an existing paint, but it’ll advisable to dilute small quantity of your selected paint to patch prime the holes that you’ve filled. If you have a large number of holes that was filled, then priming them would be smart.

• Mix or stir the paint thoroughly in a paint kettle to ensure an even and perfect mix.

• Now you’re ready to start painting! Start from the edges to form like a frame to work within with your roller. Once done, leave for about 4 to 6 hours to dry.

• For the second coat, simply repeat the above step to complete your painting project.

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