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Trueven decorators

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We are a small Buisness located in Kent we cover all Kent and medway ????
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We Specialise In Leaving Your Home With A Delicate Touch Inside and Out The Interior And The Exterior Whether We're Wallpa...
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Bels Establishment

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Based in South West London, Bels Establishment is a professional building services company dedicated to providing top-notc...
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Nemo Group UK

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Nemo Group UK is a trusted provider of commercial and residential painting and decorating services in London. With over 10...

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06 Nov

Painter | Interior

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Andrew F

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cracks in ceiling due to damp through roof, since replaced and lined strip paper above picture rail, fill cracks, repaint whole room. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: ...

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17 Jul

Painter | Interior

Saffron Walden - CB10

Enquiry from: James S

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We are looking for quotes from local tradesmen to respray cctv columns in RAL 9005

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18 Jun

Painter | Exterior

Brentwood - CM15

Enquiry from: Gloria S

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Outside wooden windows white painting.

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05 Jun

Painter | Interior

Harwich - CO12

Enquiry from: David B

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Paint the exterior, front face of my detached, 2 storey house. I would like it to be completed by the 20th of June, but anytime after would also be okay.

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14 May

Painter | Interior

Harwich - CO12

Enquiry from: Nikki B

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Decorating the complete flat. 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, living room and hallway. Paint throughout. Woodchip wallpaper has been removed. Plasterer has visited and said walls do not need skimming...

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03 May

Painter | Interior

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Ionut C

Start Date: Immediate

Repaint two bed flat , hallway and kitchen with living . Two bathroom .

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25 Apr

Painter | Interior

Harwich - CO12

Enquiry from: SUSAN G

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Decorate the study. Painting skirting boards and window sill. Wallpaper to 4 walls.

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25 Apr

Painter | Interior

Harwich - CO12

Enquiry from: Kathy B

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Interior doors painting. Walls, skirting boards and ceilings.

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16 Feb

Painter | Interior

Maldon - CM9

Enquiry from: Prof D

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Repair of some damage to render on front of house caused by Breheny / Essex Highways roadworks in Butt Lane opposite the house. Plus repaint with stone coloured masonry paint.

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04 Jan

Painter | Interior

Maldon - CM9

Enquiry from: Susan H

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Quote for repainting front windows.

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04 Nov

Painter | Interior

Braintree - CM7

Enquiry from: Samantha A

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one small bedroom painted magnolia are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looking to remodel the...

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26 Oct

Painter | Interior

Waltham Abbey - EN9

Enquiry from: Katherine T

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Front room painted white, gloss painted white, stone effect fireplace painted.

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26 Jul

Painter | Interior

Ilford, Chigwell - IG3

Enquiry from: Carol L

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There was a leak through the flat roof in the kitchen which was around the light fitting. The roof has since been replaced.

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10 Jul

Painter | Interior

Waltham Abbey - EN9

Enquiry from: Kym O

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Ceiling and walls painted in a living room

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10 Jul

Painter | Interior

Waltham Abbey - EN9

Enquiry from: Rachael T

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end of tenancy so all walls, ceilings and woodwork to be painted white. it is a 3 bedroom terrace house - 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom (mainly tiles so just one wall) 1 toilet, hallway lounge and kitchen are...

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10 Jul

Painter | Interior

Ilford - IG1

Enquiry from: Faisal L

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painting 3 rooms wall & ceiling, hallway and front exterior

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05 Mar

Painter | Interior

Barking - IG11

Enquiry from: Mina L

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General downstairs painting . . Living room. Dinning room

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07 Feb

Painter | Exterior

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Jo H

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outside of 1 bedroom cottage painted including windowsills. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached are you looking to have the whole exterior of the property de...

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16 Jan

Painter | Interior

Braintree - CM77

Enquiry from: Debra J

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painting woodwork & doors are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms are you looking to remodel the room...

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15 Nov

Painter | Exterior

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Eloise L

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Front door resprayed a different colour

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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 Essex is:

£2,217

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2024
Painting and decorating in Essex £400-£3,960
Exterior painting and decorating in Essex £567-£3,294
uPVC Window Spraying in Essex £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
Can painters and decorators repair stained walls?

Yes, painters and decorators can repair stained, damp or mouldy walls. Usually, this process will involve stripping away the damaged paint and treating the area with specialist paint. After this is done, the damaged sections can be repainted to match the room.

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 to paint exterior walls?

How To Paint Exterior Walls

Painting of exterior walls is a value adding task which can be done by any competent DIYer. So if you’re confident enough to pick up a brush and roller, then all you need to do is to follow the instruction in this step by step guide and you’d be glad you did. Painting your exterior walls yourself can save you lots of money that would rather have been spent on hiring the services of a professional painter and decorator. However, if you don’t feel confident enough to pull this off, then it’s advisable to call in a reliable painting specialist who can guarantee the best results for help. Here, we’ll take you through the needed steps to complete the painting of your exterior walls.

✓ Surface Preparation. This involves protecting all fencing and exterior wall component that’s not to be painted with a drop cloth or masking tape. You’ll also need to completely wipe out any dust before you start to paint a plaster surface. If it’s a previously painted wall, you’ll also need degrease it and remove or scrape off any loose areas of the plaster.

✓ Priming. This involves preparing the primer as instructed in the manufacturer’s guide. Then start to prime the surface by using a brush or a small paint roller to prime the corners, little items as well as all surfaces that are difficult to reach. Once done, then you can tackle the larger surfaces using a larger paint roller.

✓ Painting. To start painting your exterior walls, you’d have to prepare the product first by missing it thoroughly as instructed in the manual. Once done, you can repeat the same process as given in the priming stage above using your paint this time. Once done, you can decide to apply a second layer within a minimum of 4 hours after applying the first layer.

can you spray upvc windows a different colour?

The quick and simple answer to this question is yes, you can definitely spray upvc window with a different colour. In fact, this represents a much more cost effective mean of changing the upvc windows colour. Back in the days people used to simply replace their upvc windows, doors, fascias, gutters, garage door conservatories and the likes which is actually a much costlier option.

 

Generally, upvc window frames are known to have a lengthy lifespan, however the common misconception is that the colour you pick originally and install is the colour you’d have to keep till you have them replaced. Typically, people will have white upvc windows, however in recent times there has been more colours coming on in the market such as anthracite grey, black, brown and many more when it comes to replacing. However, replacing your upvc window frames come with a greater associated expenses, building works, a lot of hassle as well as mess. As a result, there has been a significant increase in the number of people looking for upvc painting and recoloring as this costs a lot less than replacing existing frames up to 80% in several cases. From the savings that’ll be made by spraying and painting upvc window frames, it makes absolutely little sense replacing the frames. Therefore, it’s highly recommended to have your upvc windows sprayed and painted by an experienced professional who can guarantee the best results the first time.

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 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.

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