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Interior painting can be an extremely low-cost means to brighten up the interior of your property. Painting is often accomplished as a DIY job, but experienced painters and decorators can make sure a perfect appearance and ensure that your redecorating will last as long as possible.

 

 

You may devote more time to getting ready to paint than actually painting. It is essential to wash and prepare all walls and ceilings prior to painting, as well as to mask off any regions which shouldn't be painted over like skirting, architrave, power sockets and light switches. Protect home furniture and any carpets or flooring in the room with sheets to collect any spills. When painting internally, use a primer coat as a base then multiple coats of paint, allowing each layer time to dry in between.

 

Interior painters and decorators can give you lots of recommendations about paint and help you choose the perfect colour scheme for your interior spaces.

Average Painting and decorating cost in St Albans

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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£367

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

Painting and decorating installation cost in St Albans 2024

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

Painting and decorating searches in November 2024

Painting and decorating Projects in St Albans in October 2024

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Requests for Painting and decorating quotations in St Albans in October 2024. 10% change from September 2024.

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Requests for Painting and decorating quotations in Hertfordshire in October 2024. 9% change from September 2024.

We noted 5,921 requests for property quotes in St. Albans. Of these quotation requests the number of painting and decorating quotes in St. Albans was 34. Quotatis would have been in a position to match these customers with as many as 4 suitable installers who were available for work in St. Albans during those times. Request a free home survey from trustworthy companies in St. Albans.

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St Albans

The historical city of St Albans, found in southern Hertfordshire just twenty-two miles from London, is really a desirable area on the property market. The area is known for the high property selling prices, that happen to be some of the most pricey in the British Isles. The city still keeps a good deal of its traditional roots all through the ages including the Abbey and fifteenth century clock tower. Making households up-to-date is necessary in St Albans to help make the most from higher valuations so utilise our vetted skilled tradesmen to finish the work.

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Painting and decorating pros in St Albans

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

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.

Renewable Property Services Limited

2 review(s)
Based: in Harrow, HA1 2AW

Latest review

Tara T., W7
5

Painter | Interior in London

Good service, competitative price. Finish of painting wrk was good, and managed to do full job over one weekend.

Decoreasy LTD

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

Latest review

Sri H., TW3
5

Painter | Interior in Hounslow

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

Similar Customer Enquiries for Painting and decorating in St Albans

24 Jul

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Judy P

Start Date: Immediate

Decorate hall stairs and landing, wallpaper up to picture rail and paint ceiling and doors skirting boards etc- it’s not a very big soace

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29 Jul

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL1

Enquiry from: Alasdair P

Start Date: Immediate

painting of tanked basement room including prep of surface where previous paint job has not adhered properly and has flaked are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how...

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03 Feb

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL1

Enquiry from: Gareth H

Start Date: Immediate

Source and then repair some missing skirting board. 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...

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22 Jan

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Debbie J

Start Date: Immediate

3 bedrooms. 1 landing, I lounge.1 playroom

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06 Aug

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL3

Enquiry from: Elizabeth T

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: THE WHOLE HOUSE

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19 Mar

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Audrey M

Start Date: Less than one month

Homeowner Please contact to appoint How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms Property Type: Semi detached Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Are you looking to remod...

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22 Jan

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL3

Enquiry from: Sarah P

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Painting and wallpapering of downstairs toilet .

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15 Oct

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Duncan S

Start Date: Immediate

I would like a quote to paint exterior windows (panes) and 3 doors. The house is 4 bedroom semi.

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27 Sep

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Basharat L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

remove old wall paper from all wall in living, dining, kitchen, bathroom and 3 bedroom, make the wall smooth as possible for re-painting with customer choice of paints, also paints all wooden doors, f...

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22 Jul

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL1

Enquiry from: Nick W

Start Date: Immediate

Painting of 2 large rooms and hallway in a 2 bedroom flat. Some filling of holes also required. Ideally, looking to be completed at the start of August.

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22 Jun

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL1

Enquiry from: Jose C

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 Are you looking for Interior Decorating: Yes Time scale: Less than o...

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26 May

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Anne K

Start Date: Less than one month

The kitchen is currently being refurbished. Most of the units and cupboards are out, except for the sink area. The ceiling has been replaced and plastered, and the walls are freshly skimmed. The bu...

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22 May

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL2

Enquiry from: Brian G

Start Date: Less than one month

Hall landing, partial paper, full paint... Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Are you looking to remodel the rooms: No Do you require Plumbing Work: No Are you looking for any exterior ...

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19 Apr

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL1

Enquiry from: Rebecca Z

Start Date: Immediate

one front room wall and a box room room painted white.

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31 Oct

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL1

Enquiry from: A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Paint all walls in house, circa 500 square foot Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms Are you looking to ...

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27 Sep

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL3

Enquiry from: D

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for quote for painting internal walls of 150m2 house.

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19 Sep

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL1

Enquiry from: M

Start Date: Less than one month

paiting and decorating How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms Property Type: Other Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Are you looking to remodel the rooms: Yes D...

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04 Sep

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL3

Enquiry from: David J

Start Date: Immediate

13 Aug

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: M

Start Date: Immediate

water damaged. kicthen ceiling.leak is already fixed.damaged part need to be replaced by plaster board.area is 160 cm by 70 cm.ceiling of the kitchen area needs to be painted, area is 470 cm by 280 c...

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04 Feb

Painter | Interior

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Asad S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Painting walls/ceilings/woodwork + wallpapering 4 bedrooms, living room...

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FAQs

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 should I prepare for interior painting and decorating work?

Your painter and decorator will carry out most of the preparation work for your project. You can help them by ensuring that the area is clean and tidy. Also, remove as many personal items and pieces of furniture from the area as possible and make sure all your internal doors are firmly closed just in case of dust from rubbing down.

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.

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