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Interior painting can be an extremely inexpensive way to revitalise the inside of your house. Painting is often completed as a DIY project, but expert painters and decorators can assure a great appearance and make sure that your decoration is going to last as long as possible.

 

The key to effective painting is preparation. Carefully pick a paint shade or give some thought to utilising two tones to create an accent wall. Additionally take into account the sheen, as paints come in different finishes like gloss, satin, egg shell or matte. Gloss and satin will last longer in higher traffic locations. There is a huge variety of suppliers and paints to choose from so it's a good idea to to look around to choose the paint that's ideal for your area.

 

Interior painters and decorators can offer you lots of suggestions about paint and help you choose the best colour scheme for your internal spaces.

Average Painting and decorating cost in Linlithgow

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 Linlithgow 2024

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

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We noted 301 requests for home quotes within Linlithgow. Of these quotation requests the number of painting and decorating quotes within Linlithgow was 2. Quotatis would have been in a position to match these consumers with up to four suitable installers who were available for work in Linlithgow during that time. Request a free home survey from trustworthy companies within Linlithgow.

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Linlithgow

Linlithgow is a royal burgh in West Lothian, Scotland. It is West Lothian's county town, as seen in the county's other name of Linlithgowshire. Linlithgow is found in the north-east of West Lothian, next to the border with Stirlingshire. It lies 20 miles (30 kilometres) west of Edinburgh along the primary railway route to Glasgow. Before the development of the M8 and M9 motorways, in addition to the launching of the Forth Road Bridge, the town was situated on the primary road from Edinburgh to Stirling, Perth and Inverness while the canal system linked the burgh to Edinburgh and Glasgow. The neighboring village of Blackness formerly provided the burgh's port. Linlithgow is surmounted by its nearby hill, Cockleroi. An ancient town, it lies south of its two most famous landmarks: Linlithgow Palace and Linlithgow Loch, and north of the Union Canal. With Saint Michael as the partron saint, the town's slogan is 'St. Michael is kinde to straingers'. A statue of the saint holding the burgh coat of arms stands on the high street. Two big tracts of the northern side of the High Street were demolished in the 1960s and replaced by flats and public structures in the brutalist design typical of that time period of time. Despite the fact that these buildings were welcomed at the time as being a vast improvement on the confined and shabby traditional accommodation, they have required extensive servicing and remodelling for many years. With a population of around 19000, the town is really popular with the middles classes and commuters because of efficient transportation links and high quality education. For all your home upgrades, make sure to make use of dependable specialists in Linlithgow to make certain of quality.

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Duntrune Homegarden Services

16 review(s)
Based: in Dundee, DD4 0PG

Established in 1991 Dundee Landscapes employs tradesmen with over twenty years experience. We provide a wide range of garden services from simple garden maintenance to full garden layouts. We enjoy dealing with our customers on a one to one basis and...

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Maria P., DD5
5

Painter | Interior in Dundee

Fast efficient service, and competitive quote. Now awaiting date for work to start

Billy Gollan Painter Decorators

3 review(s)
Based: in Selkirk, TD7 5ET

Latest review

Fiona R., EH14
4

Painter | Interior in Midlothian

He looked like he couldn't be bothered and for the price I had to supply everything

Cape Decorators

1 review(s)
Based: in Glasgow, G71 8NU

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Elizabeth S., PA1
5

Painter | Interior in Paisley

Work starts on the 13th Feb 2018, However with the speed of contact and personal visit, I feel very confident I have cho...

Handyman CAN

1 review(s)
Based: in Kirkcaldy, KY2 6TA

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F., KY10
3

Painter | Interior in Anstruther

I had a better quote

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Linlithgow - EH49

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04 Feb

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Enquiry from: Alex R

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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 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.

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 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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