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LukasPainting

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Hardworking and friendly person, my person will make your interior refreshed and pleasant. I work with accuracy so that th...
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County Construction

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Country Construction are local builders serving the Ross-on-Wye region, backed by a skilled team, and we provide a wide sp...
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Star Painting and Decorating Coventry has an reputation and skilled staff. Their professional painters use top-grade paint...
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Riddell homes

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WELCOME TO RIDDELL HOMES Based in Stratford-upon-Avon, we are a family run business with over 20 years experience in a wi...
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Abingdon, Oxfordshire

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Paintingshades is a dedicated reliable professional painter & decorator with over 15 years experience in the trade . E...
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Timeless

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Professional painter and decorator that can tackle all aspects of painting with a team of 4 members

Recent Decorator Enquiries

21 Jul

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: John H

Start Date: Immediate

Painting of hall & bedroom in small 1 bedroom flat advised work will take 2 decorators 3 days max to complete.

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08 Nov

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL54

Enquiry from: Louise H

Start Date: Immediate

Downstairs and upstairs hallway including above stairs. Woodwork on all skirting and 7 doors.

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26 Sep

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: Holly C

Start Date: Immediate

wallpapering in two rooms - the kitchen and a bedroom are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you look...

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04 Sep

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL54

Enquiry from: Sara O

Start Date: Immediate

External wooden gates accessing Bradley Drive to be treated, filled and repainted before the end of the year!

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14 Aug

Painter | Exterior

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: Brian C

Start Date: Immediate

Upper floor external painting onto pebbledash.

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21 Jun

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: Jenny S

Start Date: Immediate

chimney breast to be wallpapered in the lounge 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 ...

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27 Mar

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: Sally P

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in the cheltenham 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 y...

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07 Mar

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL54

Enquiry from: Richard W

Start Date: Immediate

painting dining room; hall/stairs/landing; two bathrooms; kitches an utility; conservatory are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to ...

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05 Sep

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL50

Enquiry from: Carolyn G

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

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15 Jun

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL50

Enquiry from: Andy C

Start Date: Immediate

morning, window ledges all need sanding down and repainted andy *** are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms do you require plumbin...

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12 May

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: RGH S

Start Date: Immediate

The outside of the house plaster making good and painting

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12 May

Painter | Exterior

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: RGH S

Start Date: Immediate

customer is looking for quotes for external painting & decorating from pros around cheltenham. please call to arrange appointment to discuss are you the property owner: owner of the property property...

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10 Apr

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL50

Enquiry from: Bogdan T

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Interested in Interior Decorating Quote: Yes Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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04 Nov

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL50

Enquiry from: Wendy L

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2 small bedrooms, I L shaped lounge, I very small kitchen and bathroom and a hallway. Ceilings, walls and all paintwork and windows painted in satinwood gloss Are you the property owner: Owner of the ...

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30 Oct

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL50

Enquiry from: Wendy T

Start Date: Immediate

Paint walls celing and skirting boards one bedroom approx size 3x5m

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23 Oct

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Louis N

Start Date: Immediate

Hall way, kitchen and parts of rooms. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission)

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03 Sep

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL53

Enquiry from: Kim A

Start Date: Immediate

Wallpaper a feature wall. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms Are you looking to remodel the room...

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25 Aug

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Heather W

Start Date: Immediate

A small landing, stairs n lounge. All painted white Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms Are you lo...

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26 Apr

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL50

Enquiry from: Steven H

Start Date: Immediate

Small bathroom repainting, floor laying and 8tiles fitting

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10 Sep

Painter | Interior

Cheltenham - GL50

Enquiry from: Scott M

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 5+ rooms Are you looking to remodel the rooms: No Do you require Plumbing ...

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How much do Decorator services cost?

How much do Decorators charge? Prices for Decorators in 2025 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 Cheltenham is:

£1,908

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2025
Painting and decorating in Cheltenham £550-£3,460
Exterior painting and decorating in Cheltenham £900-£1,380
uPVC Window Spraying in Cheltenham £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 spray upvc doors?

If you happen to possess a upvc door, then you’re likely to notice two main things about about it. Firstly, it’s built to last and will most likely work perfectly well for several more years to come. Lastly, after just a couple of years, it’ll start showing signs of ageing - it starts to fade and becomes dull or discolour which is a problem that’s commonly identified with white plastic after some time and even more so when exposed to the sun and rain year in year out. Unlike back in the days where you’d have to replace your old upvc door due to discolouration, now you’d only have to repaint it which will only cost just a fraction of the price that would have been expended to get a replacement upvc door. By painting your upvc door, you’ll have it looking its best again while also adding to the curb appeal of your home.

 

Now painting of a upvc door is a very tricky and dangerous affair as it requires a lot of practice and any if proper care is not taken, you can easily inject yourself with paint. As a result, if you lack the skill or confidence required to carry out this task, then we’d strongly recommend you get in touch with a professional who can guarantee the best results the first time. If you wish to paint your upvc door, here are the four simple steps to it:

  1. Remove any door furniture
  2. Prepare the upvc door for the painting
  3. Select a paint that’ll work on upvc doors
  4. Decide on the finishing touches
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 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

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 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.

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.

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.

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