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Interior painting can be an extremely low-cost means to reinvigorate the inside of your home. Painting is often done as a DIY job, but experienced painters and decorators can assure a great appearance and ensure that your decoration will last as long as possible.

 

The key to effective painting is preparation. Carefully decide on a paint colour or consider using two shades to establish an accent wall. Additionally take into account the sheen, as paints will come in a variety of finishes such as gloss, satin, egg shell or matte. Gloss and satin will be more durable in high traffic locations. There is a considerable range of manufacturers and paints available to buy so be sure to shop around to find the paint that's perfect for your room.

 

Interior painters and decorators can present you with lots of suggestions about paint and help you find the right colour palette for your interior spaces.

Average Painting and decorating cost in Oxford

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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£550

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

Painting and decorating installation cost in Oxford 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 Oxford in December 2024

9,304

Requests for quotations in Oxford in December 2024

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Requests for Painting and decorating quotations in Oxford in December 2024. -33% change from December 2024.

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Requests for Painting and decorating quotations in Oxfordshire in December 2024. 57% change from December 2024.

We noted 9,304 requests for property or home quotations in Oxford. Of these quote requests the number of painting and decorating quotations within Oxford was 20. Quotatis would have been able to match these consumers with up to 4 suitable fitters who were available for work in Oxford at that time. Request a free home survey from reliable companies within Oxford.

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Oxford

Oxford is yet another British city made famous because of its high flying university. It possesses a populace of 165,000 and it is located in Central Southern England inside the county of Oxfordshire. Oxford is anticipated to undergo a whole lot of redevelopment in the future with plans set to fully pedestrianise the city's centre. Even with a traditional attractiveness, a modern atmosphere is beginning to shine through and homeowners are looking to keep up with the times by improving their very own properties.

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Painting and decorating pros in Oxford

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.

Latest review

Luca C., SW11
3

Painter | Interior in London

They looked cheaper and equally competent

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...

Latest review

Sharon M., N11
5

Painter | Interior in London

Their quote was clear and concise.

Similar Customer Enquiries for Painting and decorating in Oxford

27 Mar

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Sarah B

Start Date: Immediate

the job is for every room in a 3 bedroom house to be painted white. maybe some will be painted and different colour but not much. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: te...

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27 Oct

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Therese A

Start Date: Immediate

painting of living room, walls, woodwork,radiator also small toilet walls, ceiling, woodwork and radiator are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace how many rooms are...

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24 Mar

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Esra S

Start Date: Immediate

i need wallpapers done to different rooms of my house please. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms...

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31 Jan

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX2

Enquiry from: Richard W

Start Date: Immediate

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

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06 Dec

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX3

Enquiry from: Chao Y

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mr requested quotes for painting & decorating from a decorator around oxford. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...

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07 Oct

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Jane M

Start Date: Immediate

3 small feature walls need wallpapering 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 looking to remodel...

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29 Jul

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX1

Enquiry from: Robin T

Start Date: Immediate

papering of small downstairs toilet, i would guess at one day to complete, we already have the paper and the room has been stripped and prepaerd are you the property owner: owner of the property prop...

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19 Jun

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX2

Enquiry from: Anna G

Start Date: Immediate

put wall paper on a wall in child bedroom 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 looking to remod...

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08 Jun

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX2

Enquiry from: Anna G

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put wall paper on a wall in child bedroom 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 looking to remod...

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14 Mar

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Rosie K

Start Date: Immediate

two large rooms to be painted. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looking to remodel the ro...

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27 Feb

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Unique M

Start Date: Immediate

wallpaper kitchen cupboards are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looking to remodel the rooms: ...

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26 Feb

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX3

Enquiry from: Sophie H

Start Date: Immediate

one wall in my living room, the width of the wall is 12ft and has 2 plug sockets. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to ha...

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06 Jan

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Astrid H

Start Date: Immediate

to whom it may concern i would like a quote for repainting a commercial office, we are based on the cowley road so if you are able to attend to quote please let me know.kind regardsastrid-interior pai...

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01 Dec

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX1

Enquiry from: James T

Start Date: Immediate

property owner interior decorating large property please call to appoint

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09 Nov

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Raqiya A

Start Date: Immediate

property owner painting and decorating please call to appoint

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04 Nov

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Katie S

Start Date: Immediate

one statement wall needs wallpaper hanging ideally tomorrow as tenants move in on friday! are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking ...

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04 Oct

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Michael M

Start Date: Immediate

looking for a very experienced wallpaper hanger to do 4 rooms with a high spec wallpaper property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms are you looking to remodel ...

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05 Mar

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Fabia C

Start Date: Immediate

Bedroom walls and ceiling 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 How many rooms are you looking to have d...

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29 Feb

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Melanie S

Start Date: Immediate

Living room large hallway and bathroom all for painting

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11 Dec

Painter | Interior

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Mel M

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just need a touch up of some painting over some plastering which was done by a painter when filling some holes in on an interior wall. Its only a small job but an urgent job that needs doing as have h...

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how to prep walls for painting?

How To Prep Walls For Painting

This is exactly the part of a wall painting job that can make or mar the whole project. To ensure that your paint project doesn’t end up being disastrous, the most important place to start is from room preparation which includes cleaning, sanding as well as priming the walls before painting. Not every wall will require to go through all the preparation steps as all walls are unique and some are in better conditions than others. However, it’s advisable to thoroughly inspect the surfaces before you proceed to painting and take the necessary actions where required.

This is a very simple DIY job that should be completed in little time, however it’s also perhaps the most important step of the entire painting project. Hence, if you lack the confidence to pull this off, then we’d recommend employing a painting expert who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll should you how you can prepare your wall for painting.

✓ Cleaning. There is no single best way to properly clean a wall, but most walls will be just fine with a sponge and warm water. For walls that have been stained with oil or grime such as kitchen walls, you can apply grease cutting detergent and water mixture to wash and follow up with warm water to clean the residues and a damp cloth wiping to finish it off. Then leave to dry off properly.

✓ Remove mildrew. Wipe out mildrew using a sponge and solution that’s three to four parts water to one part bleach. Apply this solution and scrub the affected surface with a soft brush.

✓ Sanding. This step is only meant for walls with rough spots on its surface. Dull the uneven spots with a sandpaper, wipe away the dust and leave to dry. Use a fine grit sandpaper to sand the surfaces and let it dry properly.

✓ Priming. Prime the wall to get the most out of your paint. They work to disguise imperfections and create a smooth surface on which you can work on.

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 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.

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.

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