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Interior painting can be an extremely economical technique to reinvigorate the interior of your house. Painting is often completed as a DIY job, but qualified painters and decorators can ensure a perfect finish and guarantee that your decoration will look its best for as long as possible.

 

 

You will usually spend longer getting ready to paint than actually painting. It's essential to clean and prepare all wall surfaces and ceilings before painting, and to mask off any areas which should not be painted over such as skirting, architrave, electrical sockets and light switches. Cover up furniture and carpets or flooring in the area with dust sheets to catch any drops. If you're painting internally, use a primer coat as a base then several layers of paint, leaving each coat time to dry in between.

 

Interior painters and decorators can offer you plenty of advice about paint and help you choose the ideal colour scheme for your interior spaces.

Average Painting and decorating cost in Leicestershire

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 Leicestershire, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Painting and decorating installation cost in Leicestershire 2025

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

Painting and decorating searches in January 2025

Painting and decorating Projects in Leicestershire in December 2024

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Requests for quotations in Leicestershire in December 2024

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Requests for Painting and decorating quotations in Leicestershire in December 2024. -13% change from November 2024.

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Requests for Painting and decorating quotations in East Midlands in December 2024. 5% change from November 2024.

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Painting and decorating searches in cities and towns near Leicestershire December 2024

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Requests for quotations in Leicester in December 2024

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Leicestershire

The landlocked county inside the Midlands shares its title with the city of Leicester, bordering a number of other counties such as Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire. For a county, Leicestershire carries a reasonably small population of less than 1 million, making it the twenty-first most inhabited region in the United Kingdom and a density of 1,150 per square mile. Along with the city of Leicester, the county boasts the large towns of Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Coalville and Lutterworth. Take advantage out of your home in Leicestershire by using vetted and trustworthy industry specialists in your regional area.

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Nigel Colton Quality Painter and Decorator

9 review(s)
Based: in Leicester, LE18 1FN

Latest review

Jim W., NN3
15th November 2017
5

Painter | Interior in Northampton

Polite and pleasant. 40 years in the job. Good information from him of paint and colours

Match Decorating

3 review(s)
Based: in Leicestershire, LE12 7TS

Latest review

Susan P., DE65
4th January 2016
5

Painter | Interior in Derby

Excellent service from Match Decorating. Will certainly recommend

David Braker Painter & Decorator

1 review(s)
Based: in south wigston, LE18 4PD

Latest review

Davinder C., LE10
4th May 2015
4

Painter | Interior in Burbage

felt low quote and would do good job

LSA 1

1 review(s)
Based: in Wolverhampton, WV10 6DL

Latest review

AnneMarie G., DE24
2nd July 2018
3

Painter | Interior in Derby

I have decided not to go ahead at this time as rethinking the work required.

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30 Nov

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE2

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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 leicester area and would like a call to discuss options.se...

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03 Nov

Painter | Interior

Market Harborough - LE16

Enquiry from: Bridget H

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Exterior waterproof painting

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27 Jul

Painter | Interior

Market Harborough - LE16

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quote for internal painting of walls, skirting boards, window sills and some doors

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24 Jul

Painter | Interior

Market Harborough - LE16

Enquiry from: Charlotte A

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Painting of office spaces, roughly; Room 1 - 7m x 13m Room 2 - 4m x 4m

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08 Mar

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE9

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customer in leicester area has requested that we arrange quotes for their painting & decorating project.miss are considering various options and would like to discuss with a decorator directly.please ...

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22 Jul

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE5

Enquiry from: Imrana I

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hi whole of the 2 rooms downstairs including ceiling 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 you lookin...

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08 Apr

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Leicester - LE5

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hi i’m looking for a wallpaper installer for my living room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are ...

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06 Mar

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE2

Enquiry from: Rebecca S

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ive just moved in i need my living room, dining room, hallway and 2 bedrooms and bathroom painting are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are ...

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09 Jan

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE5

Enquiry from: Imrana I

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2 walls in the kitchen need plastering few cracks need filling and whole kitchen and ceiling needs painting are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace are you looking to ...

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22 Nov

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE4

Enquiry from: Shauna C

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wallpaper installed, wallpaper already purchased, one average sized living room to be fully papered are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: other how many rooms are you looking to...

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13 Nov

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE1

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I am looking for a quote to paint the walls & ceiling of my mums ***rox, lounge

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10 Nov

Painter | Interior

Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65

Enquiry from: Ian M

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dining room 4 wallsd wallpaper are you looking for any exterior decorating to be done: no do you require plumbing work: no are you looking to remodel the rooms: no are you the property owner: owner of...

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20 Oct

Painter | Interior

Melton Mowbray - LE14

Enquiry from: Colin J

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2 bedrooms and lounge in a house built in approx 1900. lounge 12 foot by 11 foot. first bedroom same size second bedroom slightly smaller. all three rooms, strip paper skim if necessary and repain...

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05 Jul

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE2

Enquiry from: Altaf M

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customer made an online enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a decorator to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are y...

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06 Dec

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE3

Enquiry from: Annie M

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i need my house wallpapered are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms are you looking to remodel the...

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26 Nov

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE2

Enquiry from: Sisi A

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one wallpaper to be taken out and put a new wallpaper on top are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are y...

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30 Sep

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE5

Enquiry from: Mitesh M

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior decorating: yes other forms: none pleas...

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13 Jul

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Kat K

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walls only for hall stairs and landing please

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28 Jan

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE2

Enquiry from: Jaspreet S

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I need Painting doing in my bedroom asap

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16 Dec

Painter | Interior

Leicester - LE3

Enquiry from: James R

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Bedroom 14' by 10' emulsion walls gloss skirting boards and door. The walls have just been skimmed 3 weeks ago Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached How man...

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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.

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.

what insurance does a painter need?

What Insurance Does A Painter Need?

As a painter, you’re most likely going to require three forms of insurance which includes public liability, income protection as well as tool insurance. However, you should take note that outside these three, there are also several other forms of insurance whose relevance will only be determined by the nature of your business. Now let’s take a closer look into the three most important forms of insurance for painters.

✓ Public liability. What’s surprising here is the fact that many painters are actually aware that they should have a public liability insurance, but only a few really knows what it actually covers. Essentially, what a public liability insurance does is to protect you in the event whereby you messed up and some else suffers a loss as a result of your actions. Third parties can suffer a property damage or personal injury as a result of your negligence. It does not in any way cover the damages to your own property or injuries suffered by you or your staff.

✓ Income protection. As a subcontractor or self employed painter, you’ll be in the best position to know that if you don’t work, there’ll be no money for you. And with no sick leave and possibly no workers’ compensation, then financial problem looms. But not to worry, you can protect yourself from this risk by getting an income protection insurance.

✓ Tool insurance. It’s always a terrible feeling when you go to the site only to discover your tools such as ladders, spray guns, trestles and equipment are suddenly no where to be found. Upon discovery of this situation, you’ll start thinking about the cost of replacing all the tools. With a tool insurance, you can be protected against these sort of situations whereby your tools are stolen, damaged and lots more.

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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