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Glasgow and west end of Glasgow professional painters and decorators.

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14 Oct

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G61

Enquiry from: Allan N

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Lounge/bedroom walls & more

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13 Sep

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G69

Enquiry from: Iain M

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3 bed detached house. L/room, dinning room, kitchen, hallway, bathroom & 3 bedroom ceilings painted. L/room, dining room, 3 bedrooms and hallway bannister. Skirting & door frames painted. No doors r...

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15 Apr

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G52

Enquiry from: ROBERT C

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GARDEN SHED PAINTED, FRONT AND BACK FENCES PAINTED, BACK DOOR PAINTED, RAILINGS FRONT AND BACK ENTRANCE PAINTED AND KITCHEN CEILING SEALED AND PAINTED.

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07 Nov

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G65

Enquiry from: Lee-Ann O

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Quote - Livingroom & Bedroom Painted white from current magnolia

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01 Aug

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G66

Enquiry from: Ross M

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I would be looking for a quote to get our hall painted, it would be two colours with green on the bottom and then a white for the upper walls and ceilings as well as glossing for skirting boards and ...

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14 Dec

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G69

Enquiry from: Kim S

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kitchen painted and a hall ceiling are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking to remodel the rooms: no do you require plumbing work: yes interested in plumbing quote: yes proper...

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29 Oct

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G41

Enquiry from: Amreet R

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looking for wallpapering on a feature wall. it's a high ceiling but 1m of the bottom is wooden paneling so the area to be papered above that is approx. 2m high x 6m wide. i would provide the wallpaper...

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04 Aug

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G72

Enquiry from: Stephen G

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customer made an enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a decorator.mr lives in the glasgow area and would like a call to discuss options.see ...

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11 Apr

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G13

Enquiry from: Lee S

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hall wallpaper hanging and painting, high ceiling are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms are you looking ...

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14 Mar

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G13

Enquiry from: Morag H

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wallpaper hanging in the living room, bedroom and part of the kitchen are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms property type: terra...

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07 Mar

Painter | Exterior

Glasgow - G74

Enquiry from: Karen M

Start Date: Immediate

Boxed eaves painted on 2 storey detached house. Front rendering painted. Garage door & front door as well railings on Juliet balcony

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22 Feb

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G64

Enquiry from: Russell M

Start Date: Immediate

uPVC Window Spraying Lead

3 storey building-require gutters to be cleared, particularly overgrown at the front. Gutters around entire building to be cleaned.

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21 Nov

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G22

Enquiry from: Claire K

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i am looking for my living room wallpaper to be stripped of the walls. it's very old and it's a time consuming job. looking for professional. are you the property owner: owner of the property property...

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19 Oct

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G73

Enquiry from: Suzanne M

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semi detatched house two bedrooms one medium size other small kitchen hall living room and bathroom i just want all the rooms painted with cream coloured paint but not gloss paint the cheapest...

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14 Oct

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G40

Enquiry from: Adam G

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4. Walls ceiling and skirts

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13 Oct

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G21

Enquiry from: Sharon C

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five walls in flat hall linen paper then paint are you looking to remodel the rooms: no do you require plumbing work: no are you looking for any exterior decorating to be done: yes decorating quote: y...

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17 Sep

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G21

Enquiry from: Sharon C

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my hall i live in flat linen paper then paint possibly cream are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other are you looking to remodel the rooms: no do you require plumbing ...

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10 Sep

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G13

Enquiry from: Charvi M

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Walls painted white and skirting boards

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02 Sep

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G44

Enquiry from: Kerry-ann D

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

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21 Aug

Painter | Interior

Glasgow - G21

Enquiry from: SUMMER H

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i just need 1 wall in living room 1 wall in bedroom wallpapered are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms a...

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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 Glasgow is:

£1,433

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2024
Painting and decorating in Glasgow £600-£920
Exterior painting and decorating in Glasgow £500-£1,440
uPVC Window Spraying in Glasgow £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 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.

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.

what insurance does a painter need?

What Insurance Does A Painter Need?

As a painter, you’re most likely going to require three forms of insurance which includes public liability, income protection as well as tool insurance. However, you should take note that outside these three, there are also several other forms of insurance whose relevance will only be determined by the nature of your business. Now let’s take a closer look into the three most important forms of insurance for painters.

✓ Public liability. What’s surprising here is the fact that many painters are actually aware that they should have a public liability insurance, but only a few really knows what it actually covers. Essentially, what a public liability insurance does is to protect you in the event whereby you messed up and some else suffers a loss as a result of your actions. Third parties can suffer a property damage or personal injury as a result of your negligence. It does not in any way cover the damages to your own property or injuries suffered by you or your staff.

✓ Income protection. As a subcontractor or self employed painter, you’ll be in the best position to know that if you don’t work, there’ll be no money for you. And with no sick leave and possibly no workers’ compensation, then financial problem looms. But not to worry, you can protect yourself from this risk by getting an income protection insurance.

✓ Tool insurance. It’s always a terrible feeling when you go to the site only to discover your tools such as ladders, spray guns, trestles and equipment are suddenly no where to be found. Upon discovery of this situation, you’ll start thinking about the cost of replacing all the tools. With a tool insurance, you can be protected against these sort of situations whereby your tools are stolen, damaged and lots more.

how to remove flaking paint from exterior walls?

How To Remove Flaking Paint From Exterior Walls

For a successful exterior wall painting project, all that’s required is the right painting tools and equipments, the appropriate exterior paint as well as the necessary preparation of the surface. With the later being perhaps the most important part of the project which is likely to take your time and effort as there’s no short cut to it. But once you have a good idea on how to prepare the exterior wall’s surfaces, the painting of the exterior of your house becomes a lot easier. And a good example of this, is the process of removing the flaking paint on the surface. Fortunately, you do not require the skills of an expert to be able to remove the flaking paint from your exterior walls. So let’s take a look at how you can remove flaking paint from your exterior walls with relative ease.

✓ Clear all flaking or peeling paint. This involves scraping the entire painted surface with a scraper to remove all loose paints. For the paints that wouldn’t yield easily, you can apply extra pressure to wipe it out. However, it’s important to be careful while doing this to avoid gouging out or damaging the surface.

✓ Use coarse sandpaper. Make use of a sandpaper to sand all the exterior wall’s surfaces until they’re smooth. When you get to tight spaces and trim, you can incorporate a sanding block to make your job easier and more effective. Note that a smoother surface will make for a better adhesion.

✓ Use an orbital or power sander. If the paint is peeling, you can scrape it off perfectly with the help of a power sander. This will help you in achieving a smooth surface on inaccessible edges and more.

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 spray uPVC windows?

Over the years, UPVC spray painting has grown to become a standard practice. Previously, what was done when people wanted to change the colour of their UPVC window is simply to replace the old ones. However compared to the cost of replacing the units, it’s actually a lot easier to simply have your UPVC windows sprayed and even more importantly, at just a fraction of the replacement cost. If you’re thinking about spraying your upvc windows, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to take you through the entire process. However, if you lack the confidence needed to pull this off, we’d strong advise that you get in touch with a professional to avoid make costly errors or mistakes.

 

The first step to successful upvc window spraying is always to make sure that the upvc is properly cleaned by removing any loose dirt and residue, getting rid of any muck and grime which has developed over the years. You can also abrade the surface in a very light manner to leave upvc frames with a key to make the paint adhesions stronger. Once you’re done with the preparation, the obvious next step is masking off. This process requires you to protect the walls, glass, floors and brickwork from any potential over spray. To achieve this, you can make use of masking papers.

 

Upon completion of the masking off process, then its time to spray paint the upvc windows using a spray gun and spray painter. This requires a lot of practice as it could be very dangerous as you can inject yourself with paint, which can be seriously fatal.

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