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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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Star Painting and Decorating Coventry has an reputation and skilled staff. Their professional painters use top-grade paint...
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S Jordan Decorating

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Bringing back the traditional decorator and to suite every budget!
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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
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Build fix & Plaster

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We have many years of experience working on extension projects of our own, or sub contracting onto other projects with our...

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13 Jul

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Kat K

Start Date: Immediate

walls only for hall stairs and landing please

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27 Aug

Painter | Exterior

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Mrs G

Start Date: Immediate

wall fence gates all painting cream Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Are you looking to have the whole exterior of the property decorated: Yes Please call...

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08 Oct

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Deanne H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property 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 Wor...

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20 Sep

Painter | Exterior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Anusha P

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myguttering.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Guttering needs putting back in where it's popped out. Fa...

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27 Aug

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: CRAIG M

Start Date: Immediate

KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, BEDROOM, EN SUITE, BATHROOM AND TOILET - MAINLY PAINTED BUT WITH A FEW FEATURE WALLS PAPERED.

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17 Aug

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Amy M

Start Date: Less than one month

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 for any exterior decorating to ...

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31 Mar

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Lucy H

Start Date: Less than one month

Home Owner Call to Appoint

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16 Mar

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Rachael W

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: White washing all the walls in the house Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permis...

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16 Feb

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Sandra B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Kitchen ceiling painted ( has been re-plastered and skimmed) Plus all walls prepped and ...

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17 Nov

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Diane D

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Large area . Hall stairs landing and 6 doors and 1 radiator needs to be repainted and de...

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27 Sep

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Kay F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

To gloss 9 doors & frames emulsion walls in hall & landing including downstairs toilet area Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you loo...

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04 Sep

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Abdul A

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: I have a hole in the wall inside my house, the size of the hole is approximately 5" x 5"...

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04 Aug

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: DEBORAH G

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: REPAINT WALLS DOORS AND ALL WOODWORK LOUNGE ,DINING ROOM,HALL STAIRS AND LANDING,BATHROO...

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28 Jul

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Helen D

Start Date: Immediate

wallpaper one wall in the bedroom paint the rest and skirting boards, then skirting boards in the hall, I have all the materials as my husband was going to do it but he has taken ill

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16 Jun

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Sarah R

Start Date: Immediate

Hall, stairs and landing plus small down stairs toilet to paint walls and ceilings . Plus glossing on the upstairs landing and stairs it's self , I have stained wood skirting, in hall way downst...

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12 Apr

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Veronica K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 Are you looking for Interior Decorating: Yes Time scale: 1-3 months Other...

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25 Feb

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Elaine H

Start Date: Less than one month

painting of walls in loft conversion in a bungalow (two bedrooms and a shower room; new stairwell); repapering of sitting-room (chimney breast has been taken out, so whole room needs decorating), appr...

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02 Nov

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Michelle M

Start Date: Less than one month

Bedroom painting of ceiling and wallpaper the walls Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Are you looking to remodel the rooms: No Are you looking for any e...

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21 Jun

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Vin K

Start Date: Less than one month

Paper kitchen ceiling with lining paper size 3 mts 4 mts need a price for labour Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Are you looking to remodel the rooms:...

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18 Jun

Painter | Interior

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Libby S

Start Date: Less than one month

Paint three student rooms in Terrence house due to excessive blu tak Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms Are you looking to remodel the rooms: No Do yo...

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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 Loughborough is:

£1,500

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2024
Painting and decorating in Loughborough £600-£920
Exterior painting and decorating in Loughborough £900-£1,380
uPVC Window Spraying in Loughborough £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 paint exterior window sills and frames?

How To Paint Exterior Window Sills And Frames?

Painting your exterior window sills and frames can be a very joyful and fun-filled activity if you know what you’re doing. It’s a task that can be completed in little time by an experienced DIYer, however if you do not have the confidence to pull off this project, then you’d be better off calling in a professional for help to avoid costly mistakes. In this guide, we’ll take you through the exterior window sills and frames painting process.

✓ Prepare the window sills and frames. This includes, brushing the surfaces with warm water and gentle soap, scrubbing the windows to ensure all the edges and cracks are free from all forms of dirt, rinsing it with water and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe off any excess liquid and finally, drying it off with a towel or leaving it to dry off by itself before you start to paint.

✓ Remove any signs of moulds and moss, fill in the cracks between frame and glass using a multi-purpose filler, sand the frame and wipe out any dirt or dust on or around it using a vacuum cleaner, a clean cloth or soft brush. Once done, you can then apply a coat of water-based primer and let it dry off before painting.

✓ Painting. Firstly, you’ll have to sand your primed windows to make an even, smooth surface and apply an undercoat evenly to the surface. Once completed, you can then apply at least 2 coats of paint using a quality brush. Make sure you sand the first layer carefully before you apply the second to get a great finish.

✓ Once dried, you can the finish with a top coat (make sure you go for a weather proof paint for the exterior). For the window sills, you’ll have to apply the exterior paint gently with masking tape around the edges to protect the walls from the dripping paint.

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.

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 i spray paint my garage door?

The quick and simple answer to this question is yes, you can definitely spray paint your garage door - be it timber, metal, composite or upvc. However, the major concern of most home or property owners about a painted finish is whether it’ll become vulnerable to wear and tear or resist it. Will the paint easily peel off at the slightest provocation or will it stand up to abrasion? The questions goes on and on. The answer to the questions showing concerns about the longevity of a painted finish depends largely on the quality of the application.

 

For a successful and effective spray painting project, there’s the need to prepare the surface. There some materials that’ll require priming, be it a special primer or a thinned version of the paint. There are also some surfaces that’ll need some light sanding. Overall, the primary aim of preparation is to provide a clean and ideal surface for the paint to bond to. This is the most important factor that determines whether the finish is going to last or not.

 

Painting your garage door can either be done as a DIY task or you can probably hire the services of a professional. To paint the garage door yourself, you can’t buy the same equipment as a professional firm, but you can as well use a brush. This option will leave brush marks especially on metal and upvc garage doors which makes it not so appropriate if you want to have a smooth and even finish. Professional companies are highly recommended for this type of project as they possess the experience and knowledge and skills required to deliver a top quality job that’ll help obliterate all concerns you might have about its longevity.

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 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 paint exterior door?

How To Paint Exterior Door?

The front or exterior door is an excellent way to add to your house’s visual appeal. You choose to add a little style, think outside the norm and stand out in a lot of ways.

The front door or exterior door is what your guests are going to first come in contact with and can go a long way to shape their impression about you. It’s also one of the very things that grabs attention when looking at a house from a distance. So if you’re going to paint it yourself, you should know there’s no room for errors. However, if you’re not confident enough then we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. Here’s some top painting advice aimed at helping you getting the project done in a quick and easy manner.

✓ Prepare the front door. Detach the doors from the hinges ( you may decide not to completely detach the door). However, there’s the need to tape off and protect the exposed hardware or windows if you won’t be detaching the door completely before painting.

✓ Start to paint the front door. Use a brush to run along the taped area to create a frame in which the roller can easily work in. What’s more? If the exterior door is metal or fibreglass, you can create a more natural look by painting in the direction that would be on a wood door.

✓ To fill and refine your front door painting, you can simply roll the paint directly on the surface for a flat one-panel door. However, if it’s a panelled door, then you’ll have to first make use of your brush to paint the inlaid regions before using the roller on the flat, outer regions.

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