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Interior painting can be an extremely affordable method to brighten up the inside of your house. Painting is sometimes performed as a DIY project, but expert painters and decorators can assure the best finish and guarantee that your redecorating is going to last as long as possible.

 

The key to effective painting is planning. Carefully select a paint shade or think about choosing two colours to make an accent wall. Additionally take into account the finish, as paints come in a variety of finishes for example, gloss, satin, egg shell or matte. Gloss and satin will be more durable in higher traffic areas. There is a considerable range of manufacturers and paints available so it's always good to to look around to choose the paint that's the most suitable for your space.

 

Interior painters and decorators can supply you with plenty of recommendations about paint and help you pick the ideal colour scheme for your interior rooms.

Average Painting and decorating cost in Perthshire

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 Perthshire, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Painting and decorating installation cost in Perthshire 2025

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

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Perthshire

Perthshire, formally known as the County of Perth, is a registration county in central Scotland. Perthshire is sometimes known as the big county, simply because of its large land area, with the City of Perth its county town and administrative centre. For all household improvements you're looking at within Perthshire, compare and contrast quotes from vetted specialists to get the best price for work you want completed.

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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
16th November 2015
5

Painter | Interior in Dundee

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

Handyman CAN

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

Latest review

F., KY10
13th March 2016
3

Painter | Interior in Anstruther

I had a better quote

Cape Decorators

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

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Elizabeth S., PA1
2nd February 2018
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...

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FAQs

What sort of jobs will an interior painter and decorator carry out?

Interior painters and decorators will offer a wide range of services. These range from painting and wallpapering to other decorating jobs such as fitting skirting or architrave. Some painters and decorators will be trained to plaster as well, however, you should always ask them about this and not assume they will all be able to.

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.

How long should I wait after plastering to paint my walls?

You should always wait until plaster is dry before painting. The time this will take varies depending on the room and property, but in general, it will take about a week. Your plasterer will tell you how long it is best to leave it before covering or painting their work.

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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