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Mrs Joseph Bradley

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Mrs Joseph Bradley is a well established painting and decorating trade with over 31 years of experience.Offering interior ...
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Precision Contracts is a family run business and have been the foremost contractors of home improvements, building and roo...
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Construction or Refurbishment of existing Houses  • Attic Conversions  • Sun Rooms & Conserv...

Recent Decorator Enquiries

24 Jun

Painter | Exterior

Belfast - BT12

Enquiry from: Miss K

Start Date: Immediate

Exterior paint is chipped and dreadful looking. Ideally sand off external exterior paint completely just leaving brick.

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27 Dec

Painter | Exterior

Belfast - BT13

Enquiry from: John R

Start Date: Immediate

it's a pre-1945 terrace house, so it's small as in width. but need pebble dashed from top to bottom to take bad look of it. some other things needs to be removed beforehand are you the property owner...

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23 Sep

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT13

Enquiry from: Catherine S

Start Date: Immediate

wallpapering chimney breast approx 63sq foot, remaining room approx 315 safe. roughly speaking.

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27 Aug

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT2

Enquiry from: Rosaleen H

Start Date: Immediate

Ceilings throughout flat, hallway, bedroom and kitchen/ living room

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17 Jun

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT17

Enquiry from: Anne K

Start Date: Immediate

just two feature walls need wallpapering. standard semi-detached house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: ...

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16 Jun

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT5

Enquiry from: Moya E

Start Date: Immediate

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requesting quotes for a full internal repainting, including the ceiling which are water/mould stained (but fully dry). this is a 3 bed 103m2 house. the upstairs rooms have old wallpaper, so please inc...

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18 May

Painter | uPVC Spraying

Belfast - BT11

Enquiry from: Janet C

Start Date: Immediate

Brown pvc windows sprayed white

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26 Apr

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT10

Enquiry from: Fiona Q

Start Date: Immediate

hi i am looking for someone to wallpaper a small room adjoining kitchen - hallway (2 floors) - and an attic room please. thank you. fiona are you the property owner: owner of the property property typ...

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23 Mar

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT10

Enquiry from: Eamonn H

Start Date: Immediate

need the hall painted, over 3 floors, also kitchen/sunroom with one high wall of 6-7 meters tall are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you lookin...

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24 Feb

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT9

Enquiry from: Ciara S

Start Date: Immediate

Self adhesive wall paper to two walls in a nursery measuring 3.3m wide and 3.6m (this wall has window)

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16 Feb

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT4

Enquiry from: Anu V

Start Date: Immediate

wallpaper removed and apply new wallpaper. 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 Jan

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT7

Enquiry from: Gemma C

Start Date: Immediate

the ceiling and the two walls either side of the chimney breast 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...

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09 Nov

Painter | uPVC Spraying

Belfast - BT29

Enquiry from: John C

Start Date: Less than one month

front upvc door spray painted time scale: less than one month please call to appoint

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24 Sep

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT13

Enquiry from: Gary B

Start Date: Immediate

single room, living room, wall paper hanging, painting of skirting boards and ceiling. walls have already been stripped and cleaned etc. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property t...

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01 Sep

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT8

Enquiry from: Ryan D

Start Date: Immediate

hall, stairs and landing (3 storey house) 3 bedrooms kitchen and utility room living room walls and celings done, any cracks filled in and covered are you the property owner: owner of the property pr...

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31 Aug

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT12

Enquiry from: Michele B

Start Date: Immediate

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

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30 Aug

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT6

Enquiry from: Clare M

Start Date: Immediate

one double bedroom old paper removed and lining papered super quick. rest of house also needs painted but not this week.happy to cash over odds for a quick job before 6th september. are you the proper...

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03 May

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT4

Enquiry from: Hannah C

Start Date: Immediate

Hall and stairway painted

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03 May

Painter | Exterior

Belfast - BT5

Enquiry from: Norma G

Start Date: Immediate

outside of house painted, pebble d*** floor are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached are you looking to have the whole exterior of the property decorated: no ple...

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15 Feb

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT14

Enquiry from: Morgan L

Start Date: Immediate

stairs and landing papered are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace are you looking to remodel the rooms: no do you require plumbing work: no are you looking for any...

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How much do Decorator services cost?

How much do Decorators charge? Prices for Decorators in 2024 can differ depending upon the sort of task that you need to have carried out in your house. It's the question we receive asked a great deal "how much do Decorators charge?".

Are you planning to hire the services of a decorator for your home or property? If yes, then you’d probably want to know just how much a professional will charge to help get your project over the line. While some home and property owners may prefer to take care of the decorations themselves, there are a number of benefits you stand to derive by calling in a reliable decorator. Not only will you be able to achieve the look and feel you want for your space, but you’d also get more options and varieties to choose from. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into decorator charges in the UK to help you make informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

Firstly, it should be noted that there are a lot of factors that determines the price charged by decorators to complete a project. These factors include the difficulty of the task, the materials required, the location of the property, the qualification and experience of the decorator and lots more. For example, if you happen to reside in the South East ( especially London), you can expect to pay a higher fee than other areas in the country such as Scotland, Northern Ireland and more.

In general, to hire a decorator in the UK will cost you within the range of £17 to about £30 per hour. However, it should also be noted that you can come across a number of methods of determining cost such as per hour, per day, per M2 or even per bedroom.

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The average price
of a Decorator in Belfast is:

£1,500

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2024
Painting and decorating in Belfast £600-£920
Exterior painting and decorating in Belfast £900-£1,380
uPVC Window Spraying in Belfast £150-£4,500

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Decorator FAQs

What questions should I ask a decorator?

Hiring a decorator for your project always seem easy until you get started. With a wide range of decorators available today, it can be quite tricky separating the boys from the men and selecting the right tradesman for your unique project. There are a number of things to put into consideration, questions to ask and lots more to ensure your decorating job is awarded to the right tradesman. In this post, we’re going to give you an insight on some of the essential questions to ask to make sure the prospective decorator is a good match. Let’s take a look!

  • What qualifications do you possess? With the pool of decorators around in the industry today, qualifications are needed to help you determine the true specialists. A qualified decorator gives you an assurance (to some extent) that a quality work would be done to your requirements. Decorators, generally, can earn a degree which includes course work in architecture and are also licensed.
  • How do you help me identify and communicate my style to you? If you have an idea and know what you want for your space, a good decorator should be able to get it out of you by showing you pictures and asking questions which can vary widely.
  • Do you have examples of previous work that are similar to my project in style, scope as well as budget? A decorator that answers yes to this question is a good indicator that they can handle your project. If they don’t, you can ask for pictures of projects they feel is quite similar to yours
how to paint skirting boards?

How To Paint Skirting Boards

In the exact same way a room isn’t complete unless it has all the right finishing touches here and there, your skirting boards also just wouldn’t be right leaving it without a paint. As you can imagine, skirting board can quickly gather dust, dirt and scuffed over time can affect the appearance of the entire room. But you don’t have to wait for this to happen before painting your skirting boards. Good news is, painting of skirting boards is relatively easy and straightforward especially when you follow the guide given in this article. It should, however, be said that if you’re not so confident about holding a brush and doing the task yourself, then getting a professional painter to complete the project will be a great option to achieve the best result while you can focus on other important things.

Painting your skirting board will help provide your room with the much needed perfect frame. Now let’s take a closer look!

✓ Prepare your skirting boards. Treat your wood skirting board with a knotting solution and wood primer. But if they’re already painted or varnished, simply wipe clean use a wet and dry paper with a mild detergent to abrade the surface. Once done, you can then run a strip of masking tape along the floor.

✓ Start Painting. For the decorative coat, you can use any paint designed for wood and metal like satin, gloss etc. Once selected, you can then start to paint across the top with the help of a 2 inch brush. Then move to the flat side. Work in easy to manage sections and when starting the next section, start at the far side and brush into the section you’ve just painted so as to make for an even finish. Finally, remove the masking tape used before the paint dries off.

how much to paint a house exterior?

How Much To Paint A House Exterior?

Do you feel your home is need of a lift to enhance its visual appeal or give it some TLC? In order to impress your visitor or potential buyers, kerb appeal is simply everything. Many homeowners are usually discouraged due to the thought that a painting job is always an expensive one with not so much value in return. However, in reality, painting your home’s exterior is actually one of the most significant improvements one can make as it tells your story and communicates your value.

The cost of getting a house exterior painting job done is based on a number of things which includes the type of walls you possess, whether it’s a maintenance project, whether it’s your first time of painting the house as well as your location. So what’s involved in a painting job?

✓ Scrapping off the loose paint.

✓ Brushing off cobwebs and dust on the surface

✓ Washing the wall

✓ Application of fungicide to mouldy patches

✓ Repairing minor damages

✓ Applying paint surface stabiliser

✓ Applying two coats of your chosen paint

✓ Disposal of waste as well as a full clean up of the site.

Below is a breakdown of the cost of painting the exterior of a house. Kindly note that this is just an example (using a semi detached house) to give you an idea of how much your project is going to cost.

✓ Costly scaffolding isn’t required here but platform towers can be need - this will cost about £80 to £100.

✓ Materials including sand or cement for repairs, plastic sheeting, tape, paint, masonry stabiliser as well as fungicide treatment will cost about £200 to £300

✓ Cost of labour for two workers £700 to £1000 based on the location

Do I need planning permission to paint the outside of my home?

In most areas, you will not need planning permission. However, if the property is listed or in a conservation area, you will need listed building consent or planning permission to paint the exterior. A surveyor or architect's advice will be invaluable as they can help with this process.

can sliding upvc doors be spray painted?

If you’re planning to get a stair lift to be fitted in your home or property, one of the first things you’ll have to consider is whether your staircase is straight or curved as this would be the primary determinant of the stairlift type you’d go for. If you happen to have a curved staircase, you’d need to purchase a curved stairlift as only this can be fitted. Once you’ve identified the type of stair lift you need, then the next step is to determine the price to purchase and install such unit. In this post, we’re going to give you an idea of curved stairlift prices in order to help you make the best informed decisions possible. Let’s take a look!

Unfortunately, a quick and simple answer can’t be provided to this question as there are so many factors that influences the price of a curved stairlift. The bespoke nature of installing the necessary equipment is the main reason why the amount of new curved stairlifts greatly varies in the UK as well as the amount and complexity of the work required. For instance, if you purchase a curved stair lift with an intermediate landing, you’ll have to customize the track of the stair lift to fit your stairs which will make it a lot more expensive than ones without an intermediate landing.

With these in mind, providing an upfront and accurate estimate of a curved stairlift cost would be hard. As a result, this question can only be answered accurately taking into account all relevant factors by an expert after which they pay you a home visit. They’ll take into account whether  any existing fixtures and fitting will have to be removed or perhaps there’s a need for a custom feature to be installed and lots more.

can you spray upvc windows?

The quick and simple answer to this question is yes, you can definitely spray upvc windows. The upvc looks incredibly great when new and still got that fresh look and smell to it, but like every other thing, with time it begins to fade and look dull. And once it starts to look scruffy there’s no going back no matter how much you cleaned or maintained it. Now instead of going for a replacement upvc windows which can be very costly, you can spend just a fraction of the replacement cost by spraying the upvc windows. The only instance where you’d not be able to paint your upvc window is if the upvc is new or just fitted. This is largely due to the fact that a special type of upvc paint is required. The upvc paint, generally, forms a type of seal and bonds itself to the upvc window. However, it has great difficulty binding to a new upvc but as a large extent of the upvc in the UK is established rather than new, this shouldn’t be a headache for most home and property owners.

 

Another common reason why people decide to update their upvc with painting is due to the sheer number of colours you can incorporate in the painting. With the wide range of available colours, home owners are spoilt for choices and would opt for the colour that’ll add further accent and style to their homes. What’s more? If you don’t find the specific colour you want in your provider’s catalogue, you can always ask for a mixed colour.

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 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.

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