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Mccallum contracts

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We are a small sized family run enterprise covering edinburgh , stirling . And surrounding areas - stonemasonry - tim...
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Carson Painting and Decor

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At Carson P & D we aim to provide a high quality of work at an affordable price. We cover most aspects of painting & decor...
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Glasgow Painters and Decorators

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We have over 14 years experience I have my team / taking big or small jobs Available any time 24-7 make booking with u...
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MCW Decorators

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Glasgow and west end of Glasgow professional painters and decorators.

Recent Decorator Enquiries

22 Jan

Painter | Interior

Helensburgh - G84

Enquiry from: Bob M

Start Date: Immediate

Repainting of a lounge ceiling dimensions 6mtrs by 6mtrs

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09 Mar

Painter | Interior

Helensburgh - G84

Enquiry from: Carol K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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customer has a painting & decorating project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for painting & decorating. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a decorator.c...

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19 Sep

Painter | Interior

Clydebank - G81

Enquiry from: Anne M

Start Date: Immediate

1 wall on hall and 1 wall in bedroom are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looking to r...

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12 Aug

Painter | Interior

Helensburgh - G84

Enquiry from: Joan N

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mrs requested quotes for painting & decorating from a decorator around helensburgh. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the informat...

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03 Aug

Painter | Interior

Clydebank - G81

Enquiry from: Nathalie M

Start Date: Immediate

kitchen wall paper hanging soon in clydebank 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 rem...

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15 Jul

Painter | Interior

Clydebank - G81

Enquiry from: Alex S

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property interested in interior decorating quote: yes other forms: solar electricity agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoin...

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11 Jan

Painter | Interior

Clydebank - G81

Enquiry from: Joseph M

Start Date: Immediate

Dedo rail to be built into one normal sized bedroom as a skirting board already exists, I already have the dedo rail, however I am looking for someone to start and finish it off for me Are you the pro...

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21 Nov

Painter | Interior

Helensburgh - G84

Enquiry from: Jim C

Start Date: Immediate

2 bedroom flat

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31 Oct

Painter | Interior

Clydebank - G81

Enquiry from: Anne D

Start Date: Immediate

Hall and kitchen painted and emulsion

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17 Oct

Painter | Interior

Helensburgh - G84

Enquiry from: Alicia N

Start Date: Immediate

Wallpaper off kitchen walls

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30 Aug

Painter | Interior

Alexandria, Arrochar - G83

Enquiry from: Alan C

Start Date: Immediate

Two rooms and kitchen painted

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13 Dec

Painter | Interior

Clydebank - G81

Enquiry from: Helen D

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Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Ho there how much roughly to decorate a livingroom to paper feature wall and emulsion or...

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20 Jan

Painter | Interior

Alexandria, Arrochar - G83

Enquiry from: Katrina W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: DOORS AND FACINGS

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11 Jan

Painter | Interior

Helensburgh - G84

Enquiry from: Serena P

Start Date: Immediate

Hallway Living room Bedroom Painted

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01 Nov

Painter | Interior

Alexandria, Arrochar - G83

Enquiry from: Brian T

Start Date: Immediate

Fit toilet cistern Fit electric oven and gas hob Fit carpets in 2 bedrooms, box room, stairs and landing Complete fitting bath tub(job not completed needs silicone and fit panels Paint exterio...

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16 Oct

Painter | Interior

Alexandria, Arrochar - G83

Enquiry from: Lorna S

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Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Emulsion and paint 2 Bedroom flat Are you the property owner: Owner of the prop...

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10 Sep

Painter | Interior

Clydebank - G81

Enquiry from: Carol M

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Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Hall and stairway painted. One roll of wallpaper to be hung

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29 Aug

Painter | Interior

Alexandria, Arrochar - G83

Enquiry from: Elizabeth T

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Repaint small 1 bedroom flat all walls and doors

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28 Aug

Painter | Interior

Clydebank - G81

Enquiry from: Julie M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Roll painting ceiling and walls

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21 Jun

Painter | Exterior

Alexandria, Arrochar - G83

Enquiry from: Myra R

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Exterior gable woodwork

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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 Dunbartonshire is:

£1,433

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2024
Painting and decorating in Dunbartonshire £600-£920
Exterior painting and decorating in Dunbartonshire £500-£1,440
uPVC Window Spraying in Dunbartonshire £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 remove old exterior paint?

How To Remove Old Exterior Paint

When the paint of your house is starting to peel, there’s the need to take a swift action. While some homeowners opt to cover it with vinyl siding or replace it with fibre cement siding, there’s no reason why you would want to hide the exterior of your house if it still looks great. When you don’t want to hide the beauty of your exterior, the only other option you’ve got is stripping or removing of the old paint. So how do you remove old exterior paint without much hassle? Let’s take a look!

✓ Propane blowtorch. Due to its affordability and effectiveness, this blowtorch has been one of the most popular means of removing old exterior paint amongst homeowners for quite some time. It makes use of high heat to soften the acrylic-latex paint which makes it easy to peel off with a putty knife. However, it can also be very risky to use as it’s always a dangerous game when it comes to open flames. What’s more? Applying an open flame to lead-based paint may release toxic lead fumes, therefore you’d have to be very careful if you wish to use this method.

✓ Electric sanders. Belt sanders are a great option to removing old exterior paint as they’re able to strip off the paint quickly. However, this must be done gently and carefully as you’d risk gouging the wood if you lay into the sander too hard. The problem with this method is also lead-based paint as the sander tends to convert everything to dust and direct them straight to your face, hair and lungs.

✓ Scrapping. This involves using a sharp, rigid putty knife or blade designed for painting scraping to strip the exterior paint. This method also involves dust but you’d have a better control over it than the sander.

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.

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.

can you spray white uPVC windows grey?

This is one of the most common questions when it comes to upvc windows. If you’re also interested in knowing the possibility of spraying white upvc windows grey, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we aim to answer this question once and for all.

 

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can definitely spray white upvc windows grey! In fact, you can spray white upvc windows with any colour of your choice. So far, the most used colour is the anthracite grey, but you’re not restricted to that. You can also make use of agate grey, French grey, window grey, battleship grey and lots more! However, it should be noted that spraying white upvc windows grey is in no way an easy task as it requires lots of experience and practice.

 

The spraying process usually starts with a thorough cleaning of all the surfaces to be sprayed using a specialist solvent upvc cleaner. Once done, you’ll have to get rid of any existing silicone from around the frames because the paint won’t adhere properly to silicone. Upon completion, you can then proceed to masking up the surrounding brick or stone, glass, openings into room, furniture, paths or plants and many more to protect them from potential paint overspray. Now to spray the paint, you can make use of a spray gun and spray painter. Before you start painting, you can apply a light dust or mist coat to identify any contamination left on the surfaces. Once this has dried without any negative reactions, you should spray two further coats (some colours may require up to 3). leave for up to 20 minutes to dry and remove all masking.

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 should I prepare for exterior painting and decorating?

Exterior painters and decorators will prepare the areas to be painted for you. This will involve washing and cleaning the area and making sure that it’s a good quality surface. Cracks or holes should be filled in. In some cases, you may wish to have rendering redone before the painting is done.

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