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Town & Country Decorators

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Town and Country Decorators are based in Newcastle upon Tyne and cover the Northeast carrying out residential projects as ...
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30 Mar

Painter | Exterior

Newtownards - BT23

Enquiry from: Lorraine A

Start Date: Immediate

boards under main roof and porch. 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: no please call t...

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30 Mar

Painter | Interior

Newtownards - BT23

Enquiry from: Lorraine A

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on the local quotes site they would like quotes from a decorator.mrs lives in the newtownards area and would like a call to discuss opt...

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06 Mar

Painter | Interior

Londonderry - BT47

Enquiry from: Carmel M

Start Date: Immediate

One bedroom painted. Walls & ceiling & possibly some plastering

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19 Jan

Painter | Exterior

Portrush - BT56

Enquiry from: William G

Start Date: Immediate

Front Door, Front outside walls

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23 Nov

Painter | Interior

Belfast - BT16

Enquiry from: Hugh M

Start Date: Immediate

water has escaped and marked the paintwork in the downstairs kitchen which had just been freshly painted. the water also escaped into the dining room. it would need to have the stains treated and the...

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16 Nov

Painter | Interior

Bangor (within Ring Road) - BT20

Enquiry from: Ian W

Start Date: Immediate

internal painting. kitchen & dining room. 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 looking to remod...

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24 Sep

Painter | Exterior

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Janice H

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top half of semi detached house painted 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: no please ...

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05 Sep

Painter | Interior

Omagh - BT78

Enquiry from: Darren D

Start Date: Immediate

I need 2 halls kitchen utility and a bathroom painted and the wood varnished

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01 Sep

Painter | Exterior

Antrim - BT41

Enquiry from: Tillie W

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Detached House exterior painted.

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07 Apr

Painter | uPVC Spraying

Barnard Castle - DL12

Enquiry from: Stephen M

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10 windows front door and a set of patio doors spraying to make look more modern

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31 Mar

Painter | Exterior

Ballymena - BT43

Enquiry from: Tony C

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house painted 2 colours. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached are you looking to have the whole exterior of the property decorated: yes

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28 Mar

Painter | Exterior

Downpatrick - BT30

Enquiry from: Nicola S

Start Date: Immediate

Cracks filled and render painted

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17 Mar

Painter | Exterior

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Garth J

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exterior shed painting. wooden shed and corrugated roof needs complete repainting are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached are you looking to have the whole exterior o...

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27 Feb

Painter | Exterior

Bangor (within Ring Road) - BT20

Enquiry from: Gillian M

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Exterior of house painted

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19 Feb

Painter | uPVC Spraying

Coleraine - BT52

Enquiry from: Tanya M

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price to re spray upvc windows and doors on detached 3 bedroom bungalow time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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23 Jan

Painter | Exterior

Ballymena - BT43

Enquiry from: Ryan M

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price job outside on a main road. very high building. lots of prep are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: commercial are you looking to have the whole exterior of the property de...

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16 Nov

Painter | Interior

Magherafelt - BT45

Enquiry from: Alan M

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Commercial painting / Decorating for Office / Retail / Training building, Pirbright, Woking.

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04 Nov

Painter | Interior

Spennymoor - DL16

Enquiry from: Louise W

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Bedroom decorating: wallpaper 2 walls and paint other 2 including white woodwork

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01 Nov

Painter | Interior

Spennymoor - DL16

Enquiry from: Franco R

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Have a water damaged ceiling that will need attention once the roof is repaired in December

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12 Oct

Painter | Interior

Ferryhill - DL17

Enquiry from: Claire R

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Bathroom repainting as condensation has caused the paint to peel and discolour. The ceiling and area is too high for me to reach and in an awkward place.

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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 Northern Ireland is:

£1,500

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2025
Painting and decorating in Northern Ireland £600-£920
Exterior painting and decorating in Northern Ireland £900-£1,380
uPVC Window Spraying in Northern Ireland £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 prepare exterior walls for painting?

How To Prepare Exterior Walls For Painting?

For a great and smooth exterior finish, preparing the walls before painting is crucial. A great painting job melts the heart and even more so if its done by you. This is a relatively easy task that can be completed without much hassle by an expert DIYer. However if you lack the needed confidence to pull off your exterior wall painting preparation task, then hiring the services of a reliable professional who can guarantee the best result would be your best bet. In this step by step, we aim to take you through the steps involved in preparing exterior walls for painting.

Before you get started, you need to make sure you have the necessary tools in place. These includes a filler and filling knife, sandpaper, soap, sponge, wide paint brush, masking tape as well as drop sheets.

✓ Ensure a smooth surface with a filer and sanding. This includes removing and replacing any rotten or decaying timer, proper sanding as needed, scraping off of peeling areas with sanding and filling of cracking areas with the help of exterior grade filler. Once the above is completed, you can then proceed to filling any holes or cracks in your exterior surface with a top quality exterior filler ( the application should be done with a putty knife).

✓ Cleaning. With the help of a quality and soft brush, clear out the dirt and cobwebs on the exterior’s surface. Then wash the walls with a good detergent to remove any remaining dirt and grease. You can use a bristled brush and a high pressure cleaner to make the process easier.

✓ Mask the area. This involves using a top quality masking tape along the edges you do not wish to paint and pushing the tape’s edges down firmly in such a way to get straight edges.

What’s the best time of year to carry out exterior painting and decorating?

Most companies will recommend that exterior painting and decorating is carried out in the summer months. However, advances in paint technology mean that some paints can be applied in low temperatures and even when it’s raining. Check the can for the best conditions in which to apply or ask a professionals advise.

how much does uPVC spraying cost?

If you’re thinking about spraying your upvc, then one of the first things that naturally comes to mind is the price of completing such a task. If you’re also interested in determining the price, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to take a look at the total cost involved in UPVC spraying.

 

First and foremost, it must be stated that UPVC spraying is an industry that’s highly competitive. And as you would have guessed the prices are largely influenced the experience and reputation of the company you opt for. In other words, the new entrant companies are usually the cheapest but their works are not particularly the best. Therefore, for a high quality job, it’s always recommended to make use of a well established and highly reputable company in the industry.

 

If you’re going to hire a vastly experienced and reputable firm in the industry, then you should budget about circa £140 to £160 per window, circa £210 to £250 per door and frame, circa £260 to £300 for a large garage door and circa £600 to £800 for a three bed semi detached house.

 

These prices include materials, labour as well as other related costs. However, you should note that they’re only estimated prices and you’ll have to call in a professional in order to get a more accurate quote. If you’re looking to paint all the UPVC in your home, there are usually discounts that will be provided based on the work load. What’s more? If there’s a need for scaffolding, then there can be a bump up in the price.

how to paint a radiator?

How To Paint A Radiator

First thing you should know about painting a radiator is that normal paints can’t be used to do the job, however that doesn’t mean it’s not cheap, easy and fun - it definitely is and even more so, when you do it the right way. With a few radiator painting hints here, it’s only a matter of time before you start painting your radiators every colour of the rainbow delightfully.

Painting a radiator is not one of the most common tasks on most people’s to do list, so we’ve created this article as an encouraging nudge to allow more people let their creativity manifest through a brush. However, this is not to say that this is a task for everyone though as you won’t like to make a mess of your radiator. If you know you can’t pick up a brush or bend a knee or your back here and there, then you probably shouldn’t. In such cases, hiring a professional painter would be your best bet to get the best results while also saving yourself some time and money.

To paint a radiator, you’ll need a paint brush, suitable radiator paint, dust sheet and a radiator paint brush (optional).

✓ Turn off the radiator and leave it to cool off. Once it’s cold, simply wipe out all dust, dirt or grease from the radiator.

✓ Protect the flooring under the radiator from any paint splatter with a by spreading out a dust cloth.

✓ Use a suitable radiator paint to brush out well and lay off evenly in a direction. Leave it to dry overnight. Then apply paint on the radiator in direction of the grooves with the help of a top quality brush.

✓ Paint in sections and move across the radiator slightly overlapping until you get to the end. The move to paint the other areas.

✓ Leave the paint to dry as instructed in the manufacturer’s instructions, then apply a second coat if necessary.

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.

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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.

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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