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Littel Picasso

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Hi Little picasso is a company based in meadway rochester, we take care of your property form painting and decoratin...
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At DK Construction Solutions, we bring your vision to life with a wide range of expert services, including: Tiling: Per...
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KLW Decorating

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.KLW Decorating has over 40 years’ experience of all aspects of painting and decorating and is a well-established and well...
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Alarms Liverpool

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Professional Alarm Systems Company in Liverpool. Alarm System Design, Installation & Maintenance. Commercial & Domestic. I...
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B.C. painting and decorating provide excellent workmanship, as a company we strive for perfection. We cover all aspects of...
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I am a painter/decorator based in Ipswich I have 40 years experience working in domestic commercial period property and ...

Recent Decorator Enquiries

05 Jun

Painter | Interior

Harwich - CO12

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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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25 Apr

Painter | Interior

Harwich - CO12

Enquiry from: SUSAN G

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

Interior doors painting. Walls, skirting boards and ceilings.

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31 May

Painter | Exterior

Harwich - CO12

Enquiry from: Betty B

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Outside painting scoffers and facias Are you the property owner: Owner of the property A...

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12 Mar

Painter | Interior

Harwich - CO12

Enquiry from: Teresa P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

TO PAINT ALL INTERNAL WALLS AND WOODWORK Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 5+ rooms Are you looking to ...

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27 Oct

Painter | Interior

Ipswich - IP5

Enquiry from: Emma S

Start Date: Immediate

Please could you tell me if you would consider accepting a year 10 student for 1 weeks work experience in July 2024? Many thanks.

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19 Sep

Painter | Interior

Ipswich - IP6

Enquiry from: Neil F

Start Date: Immediate

Inspection and quote for 20 flats at Uvedale Court, Coddenham Road. Paint exterior of window frames. Section 20 for leaseholders.se

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05 Aug

Painter | Interior

Ipswich - IP5

Enquiry from: Martin L

Start Date: Immediate

good evening, i'm looking for a quote please. the job is: some paint restoration work after a flood i had. painting kitchen. painting bedroom. thanks martin leigh 48 dewar lane kesgrave *** are you t...

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15 Jun

Painter | Exterior

Ipswich - IP1

Enquiry from: Martin P

Start Date: Immediate

Window frames fully re-painting

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18 Oct

Painter | Interior

Manningtree - CO11

Enquiry from: Tony A

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the manningtree area made an enquiry a couple of projects including painting & decorating.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are ...

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22 Jul

Painter | Interior

Clacton-on-Sea - CO16

Enquiry from: Alan M

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a decorator to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are y...

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20 May

Painter | Interior

Clacton-on-Sea - CO16

Enquiry from: Matthew R

Start Date: Immediate

2 large walls to be wallpapered are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looking to remodel the rooms: no ...

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18 May

Painter | Interior

Ipswich - IP3

Enquiry from: Shapy C

Start Date: Immediate

need dinning room walls painted asap 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 re...

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13 Jan

Painter | Interior

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: David L

Start Date: Immediate

customer in colchester areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for painting & decorating.confirmed interest via sms and email at 12/01/2022 17:37.please call t...

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08 Dec

Painter | Interior

Ipswich - IP4

Enquiry from: Deba D

Start Date: Immediate

customer in ipswich areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for painting & decorating.confirmed interest via email at 08/12/2021 23:44.please call to arrange a...

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07 Dec

Painter | Interior

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Cecilia M

Start Date: Immediate

i have two bedrooms to hang wallpapers before christmas asap as my daughter will be born by the time if you can do this weeks please let me know thank you very much are you the property owner: owner ...

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01 Sep

Painter | Interior

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Tracy S

Start Date: Immediate

small hallway, stairs and landing require wallpapering. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looki...

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10 Aug

Painter | Interior

Clacton-on-Sea - CO16

Enquiry from: Julie C

Start Date: Immediate

bathroom ,one wall in lounge, one wall in bedroom are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looking to...

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07 Aug

Painter | Interior

Ipswich - IP1

Enquiry from: Mark B

Start Date: Immediate

gutter cleaning front and back are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached are you looking to remodel the rooms: no do you require plumbing work: no are you looking ...

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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 Harwich is:

£1,475

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2024
Painting and decorating in Harwich £600-£920
Exterior painting and decorating in Harwich £750-£1,440
uPVC Window Spraying in Harwich £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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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