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Interior painting can be an extremely affordable technique to brighten up the interior of your house. Painting is often undertaken as a DIY job, but skilled painters and decorators can make sure of an immaculate finish and guarantee that your redecorating will last as long as possible.

 

The key to successful painting is planning. Carefully opt for a paint shade or think about choosing two tones to create an accent wall. Additionally think about the finish, as paints come in several finishes for instance, gloss, satin, egg shell or matte. Gloss and satin will stand up better in high traffic locations. There's a considerable assortment of manufacturers and paints that can be found so make sure to search around to choose the paint that's perfect for your space.

 

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

Average Painting and decorating cost in West Lothian

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 West Lothian 2024

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

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West Lothian

West Lothian is one of Scotland's thirty-two council areas and with a population of 172,000, is the country's 9th most significant area for occupants. In spite of this, it's the twentieth largest area for size and has a populace density of 402/km squared. Along with neighboring Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh, West Lothian neighbours Falkirk, and North and South Lanarkshire. The area's important towns incorporate Armadale, Linlithgow, Whitburn and Livingston, with no cities contained in the region. For all the home improvements you're taking into consideration in West Lothian, be sure to only use reliable companies to increase potential in your property and increase value.

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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...

Latest review

Maria P., DD5
16th November 2015
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
11th March 2015
4

Painter | Interior in Midlothian

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

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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29 Sep

Painter | Interior

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Jean B

Start Date: Immediate

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Boness - EH51

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04 Feb

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Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Alex R

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Firstly, Newly refurbished kitchen needs walls and ceiling painted. Later living room and 2 bedrooms will need decorated.

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01 Oct

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Edinburgh - EH54

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Edinburgh - EH54

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09 Apr

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Uphall - EH52

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Salvesen Crescent - EH47

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05 Nov

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24 Oct

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Linlithgow - EH49

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05 Sep

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Salvesen Crescent - EH47

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17 Aug

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14 Aug

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Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Jade N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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23 May

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Linlithgow - EH49

Enquiry from: Sandra M

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22 May

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Salvesen Crescent - EH47

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21 Apr

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Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: John G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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09 Apr

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28 Mar

Painter | Interior

Uphall - EH52

Enquiry from: David M

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18 Mar

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Edinburgh - EH54

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09 Mar

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Edinburgh - EH54

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Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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.

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.

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