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Interior painting can be an extremely inexpensive approach to reinvigorate the interior of your home. Painting is often carried out as a DIY job, but professional painters and decorators can make sure of a flawless appearance and guarantee that your decoration will last as long as possible.

 

 

You will typically invest longer getting ready to paint than actually painting. It is highly recommended to wash and prepare all wall surfaces and ceilings prior to painting, together with to mask off any regions that should not be painted over like skirting, architrave, electrical sockets and light switches. Cover up household furniture and carpets or flooring in the area with dust sheets to collect any stains. When painting internally, apply a primer coat as a base layer followed by several coats of paint, allowing each coat time to dry in between.

 

Interior painters and decorators can supply you with plenty of suggestions about paint and help you choose the right colour palette for your internal rooms.

Average Painting and decorating cost in Caterham

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 Caterham 2025

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

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Caterham

Caterham is a town inside the Tandridge District of Surrey. For administrative purposes, the town is split into two: Caterham on the Hill, and Caterham Valley, which consists of the main town centre. Caterham is positioned 21 miles from the county town of Guildford and 15.5 miles south of London. The total population of Caterham, in accordance with the 2011 census, is 21090 inhabitants from 8543 households, which illustrates a growth of households by 130 in 10 years. As a result of its easy access to London, Caterham is largely a commuter town. It does have its own companies of both small and medium size, but there are few specific business or industrial parks for this to expand greatly. However, Caterham is home to a considerable area dedicated to retail and restaurants in Caterham Valley, together with various pubs spread out across the town. The town consists of two high streets, serving substantial and affluent communities, with a railway station and also a mixture of modern day and more historic buildings. The town also has two youth football clubs, Caterham Pumas F. C. and Queens Park F. C. The Old Caterhamians Rugby Football Club, established in 1928 and shares its facilities with Caterham Cricket Club, formerly played in Queen's Park. You will discover lots of possibilities for involvement in the arts or watching performances, specifically at the theatre situated within the old Caterham Barracks as well as the Miller Centre in the town centre that frequently shows amateur performances and films, as well as hosting several clubs and neighborhood groups. For all of your house upgrades, ensure that you employ trustworthy specialists in Caterham to ensure you get the very best quality.

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Painting and decorating pros in Caterham

Trueven decorators ltd

1 review(s)
Based: in London, SE26 6EB

Painting and decorating on commercial and residential properties

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Andrew F., CM2
4

Painter | Interior in Chelmsford

Very pleased

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...

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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...

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.

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Luca C., SW11
3

Painter | Interior in London

They looked cheaper and equally competent

Diondecor

5 review(s)
Based: in London, E12 6LX

About Dion Decor Dion Decor is an established painting and decorating company located in London. Our qualified staff are well equipped with knowledge in the painting and decorating field, having studied at Newcastle College for Level 3 NVQ Diploma...

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John I., NW9
3

Painter | Interior in London

Seems able but was in other jobs and had time constraints

Blue Point Contractors

1 review(s)
Based: in London, SW2 4AS

Leading decorators and refurbishment in London, delivering quality services to both residential and commercial properties ? Get a free estimate now.

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N., SW2
5

Painter | Interior in London

A bit to expensive for me.

M & N Decor LTD

15 review(s)
Based: in London, SE16 2LT

The company is the resold of hard work and professional finish for any job. 15 years experience and the love for decorating make as the best on the market. Our goal is to be your only choice when it comes to professional services. Being British owned...

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Gez Z., SE9
5

Painter | Interior in London

Very professional sounding and competent. Quick to quote and flexible on price.

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...

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Sharon M., N11
5

Painter | Interior in London

Their quote was clear and concise.

Simon & Dylan'S Decorating Company LTD

2 review(s)
Based: in London, SW6 1BE

Simon and Dylan Decorators was started in 1998 after many years decorating in London. I have built up a lot of trust with a very good team who I have been working with for many years. Our customers say that what they want most from a painting and ...

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S., W14
3

Painter | Interior in London

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Mata Brothers Painting & Decorating Services

1 review(s)
Based: in Surbiton, KT5 8QH

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Maeve O., SW16
5

Painter | Interior in London

Excellent

A Haywood Property Services

3 review(s)
Based: in Westerham, TN16 1DU

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D., TN14
5

Painter | Interior in Sevenoaks

Brilliant. Job done to very high standard. Polite , tidy trustworthy. Nothing was too much trouble.

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FAQs

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 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 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.

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.

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