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Interior painting can be a really affordable technique to reinvigorate the interior of your house. Painting is often undertaken as a DIY project, but experienced painters and decorators can guarantee a perfect finish and make sure that your redecorating is going to look its best for as long as possible.

 

The primary element to effective painting is preparation. Carefully pick a paint colour or consider applying two to produce an accent wall. Additionally consider the sheen, as paints will come in varied finishes for instance, gloss, satin, egg shell or matte. Gloss and satin will perform better in high traffic areas. There's a substantial assortment of suppliers and paints available to buy so make sure to shop around to select the paint that's the most suitable for your space.

 

Interior painters and decorators can present you with lots of guidance about paint and help you find the right colour palette for your internal rooms.

Average Painting and decorating cost in Hoddesdon

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 Hoddesdon 2024

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

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Hoddesdon

Situated in the Lea Valley, Hoddesdon is a town in the Broxbourne borough of the English county of Hertfordshire. A portion of Hoddesdon developed into an urban district because of the Local Government Act in 1894, with the rest of the area becoming the parish of Hoddesdon Rural in the Ware Rural District. Modification happened in 1937 after a County Review Order expanded the urban district by incorporating all of the of the Hoddesdon Rural parish. This stayed in place up until the Local Government Act of 1972 came into effect in 1974, which abolished the city district and formed the District of Broxbourne. Stemming from a coaching stop on the road in between London and Cambridge, it is 3 miles west of Harlow, 4 miles southeast of Hertford, 5 miles north of Waltham Cross and 11 miles southwest of Bishop's Stortford. Over 35 coaches travelled through the town daily at the town's peak. With a population of 20250, Hoddesdon is predominantly a commuter belt town. The High Street is the home of a number of national and local shops, fast food restaurants and clubs, in addition to estate agents, charity shops, banks, travel agents and a library. After the removal of the High Street's pedestrianised nature in 2009, the town has actually experienced a growth in popularity, leaving the empty shop numbers really low. Various brand-new independent businesses have also established themselves in the High Street. The lakes and water pits remaining after the decline of gravel extraction in the 1970s are currently used as leisure amenities. The town is also home to a Non-League football club, Hoddesdon Town F.C., which is based at Lowfield. For all your house upgrades, make sure to make use of credible contractors in Hoddesdon to make certain of quality.

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Painting and decorating pros in Hoddesdon

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

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.

Buildit

1 review(s)
Based: in London, NW11 9AT

Established over 8 years ago Builditnw will provide you with experienced decorators for your home or business whether it be interior or exterior. At Buildit we know how important your home is to you, that's why we make sure our painters and dec...

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Janeta Y., E10
4

Painter | Interior in London

Quote too highok

Nicolas A-Z Handyman Services

1 review(s)
Based: in Hertfordshire, EN8 7AE

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J C., EN2
5

Painter | Interior in Enfield

Nicolas A-Z was the only quote I used from your list. I compared it with others I had ask for a quote. He was by far the...

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

Decoreasy LTD

2 review(s)
Based: in London, E11 4YE

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Sri H., TW3
5

Painter | Interior in Hounslow

Quote given, but we did not go ahead with it.

Dream Floors and Walls

1 review(s)
Based: in London, E11 3DN

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Catherine V., NW5
5

Painter | Interior in London

Good quote.

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17 Apr

Painter | Interior

Hoddesdon - EN11

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Hoddesdon - EN11

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27 Jan

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Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Changing woodwork throughout the house from dark brown to white. Paint new loft conversi...

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Hoddesdon - EN11

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Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: 1 roll of wall paper House number - 16 Property owner at this address Please...

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26 Nov

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Hoddesdon - EN11

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03 Nov

Painter | Interior

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Enquiry from: Sophie L

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25 Oct

Painter | Interior

London - N5

Enquiry from: Carol G

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A bedroom repainted with mould proof paint.

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02 Oct

Painter | Interior

London - E10

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communal stairs of a small building (4 flats, 2 stores) needs painting metal stairs in the garden needs anti rust are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require...

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26 Jul

Painter | Interior

Ilford, Chigwell - IG3

Enquiry from: Carol L

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There was a leak through the flat roof in the kitchen which was around the light fitting. The roof has since been replaced.

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10 Jul

Painter | Interior

Ilford - IG1

Enquiry from: Faisal L

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painting 3 rooms wall & ceiling, hallway and front exterior

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19 Sep

Painter | Interior

Ilford, Chigwell - IG3

Enquiry from: Tariq A

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To strip wallpaper skim the walls & paint walls/ceilings. 3 bedrooms and hallway Start work in October if agreed a price Thanks

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11 May

Painter | Interior

London - E5

Enquiry from: Raquel V

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a decorator.ms lives in the london area and would like a call to discuss options.see b...

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30 Apr

Painter | Interior

London - N5

Enquiry from: Ayane H

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customer made an enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a decorator.ms lives in the london area and would like a call to discuss options.see b...

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23 Apr

Painter | Interior

London - N5

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13 Jan

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Ilford, Chigwell - IG3

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21 Jun

Painter | Interior

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13 Sep

Painter | Interior

London - E12

Enquiry from: Tina S

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need the front room painted and on one wall needs lining paper put up are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 ro...

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04 Sep

Painter | Interior

Ilford, Chigwell - IG3

Enquiry from: MR F

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Just wanted a coming edging it has one at the bottom but not the ceiling where it had been plaster

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21 Aug

Painter | Interior

London - E11

Enquiry from: Claire W

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i`d like a quote to redecorate a hall, stairs, landing and second stairway into a loft room. the job includes: stripping wallpaperslimming and painting the walls, fitting a dado railskimming and paint...

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FAQs

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 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.

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.

how to paint a radiator?

How To Paint A Radiator

First thing you should know about painting a radiator is that normal paints can’t be used to do the job, however that doesn’t mean it’s not cheap, easy and fun - it definitely is and even more so, when you do it the right way. With a few radiator painting hints here, it’s only a matter of time before you start painting your radiators every colour of the rainbow delightfully.

Painting a radiator is not one of the most common tasks on most people’s to do list, so we’ve created this article as an encouraging nudge to allow more people let their creativity manifest through a brush. However, this is not to say that this is a task for everyone though as you won’t like to make a mess of your radiator. If you know you can’t pick up a brush or bend a knee or your back here and there, then you probably shouldn’t. In such cases, hiring a professional painter would be your best bet to get the best results while also saving yourself some time and money.

To paint a radiator, you’ll need a paint brush, suitable radiator paint, dust sheet and a radiator paint brush (optional).

✓ Turn off the radiator and leave it to cool off. Once it’s cold, simply wipe out all dust, dirt or grease from the radiator.

✓ Protect the flooring under the radiator from any paint splatter with a by spreading out a dust cloth.

✓ Use a suitable radiator paint to brush out well and lay off evenly in a direction. Leave it to dry overnight. Then apply paint on the radiator in direction of the grooves with the help of a top quality brush.

✓ Paint in sections and move across the radiator slightly overlapping until you get to the end. The move to paint the other areas.

✓ Leave the paint to dry as instructed in the manufacturer’s instructions, then apply a second coat if necessary.

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