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Shrewsbury - SY3
Enquiry from: Gill L
Start Date: Immediate
Two bedrooms painted. Downstairs flat
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Shrewsbury - SY3
Enquiry from: Gill L
Start Date: Immediate
Two bedrooms painted. Downstairs flat
Newport - TF10
Enquiry from: Robert K
Start Date: Immediate
we are an estate and were looking for a quote for someone to look at what external painting is required over the next 3 years on the estate.
Bridgnorth - WV15
Enquiry from: Ben T
Start Date: Immediate
Hello, My names Ben, I'm looking to get into painting and decorating and I was wondering if I could come and learn from you and/or labour for you until I've learned the processes ,thankyou, Ben
Shrewsbury - SY4
Enquiry from: Hilary M
Start Date: Immediate
Quotes for the exterior painting of Primrose Cottage and its garage to include: wooden soffits', upper half of house, white and textured finish off black beams, window frames. Thank you
Telford - TF1
Enquiry from: Richard I
Start Date: Immediate
A media wall painting undercoating and painted i gloss white
Shrewsbury - SY4
Enquiry from: Lauren P
Start Date: Immediate
Workshop painting to dealer standards, yellow, blue and white
Oswestry - SY11
Enquiry from: Rob T
Start Date: Immediate
whole house interior painting - ex rental that requires smartening up.
Market Drayton - TF9
Enquiry from: Skye S
Start Date: Immediate
10m2'd bedroom primed and painted. Would like it done as soon as possible.
Ludlow - SY8
Enquiry from: Steve B
Start Date: Immediate
Preparation and decoration of lounge/diner. Supply of materials
Telford - TF4
Enquiry from: Tom F
Start Date: Immediate
hi i'd like my hall, stairs, landing repainting. also 2 large bedrooms and 1 small bedroom. walls would need sanding down due to current finish. i'd also like the ceilings, cornices, skirting boards, ...
Oswestry - SY11
Enquiry from: Mark B
Start Date: Immediate
large office painted out.
Telford - TF3
Enquiry from: Gregg K
Start Date: Immediate
hall stairs and landing including woodwork. 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 rem...
Telford - TF2
Enquiry from: Dawn S
Start Date: Immediate
Hall Stairs and Landing (not big) Walls (have the colour paint as I have a colour I like), ceilings, 7 internal doors in white, staircase is currently brown but would like white gloss (16 balustrades...
Shifnal - TF11
Enquiry from: Emily T
Start Date: Immediate
Hello, Just wondering if you paint composite doors? We would like to change the colour of ours Thanks, Emily
Bridgnorth - WV16
Enquiry from: Andrew R
Start Date: Immediate
Hello, I am in the process of buying a 2 bedroom end of terrace house in Kings Loade, Bridgnorth and would need it decorated before I move in. Areas to paint:- Kitchen Hall, stairs landing Bedro...
Shrewsbury - SY4
Enquiry from: Lisa W
Start Date: Immediate
4 bedrooms hall way stairs landing dining room 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...
Shrewsbury - SY5
Enquiry from: Gideon E
Start Date: Immediate
i need help putting up wallpapers in the kitchen, living room and stairs. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-...
Shrewsbury - SY4
Enquiry from: Charlie B
Start Date: Immediate
entrance hall, downstairs loo, kitchen and two other rooms painted. inc woodwork and ceilings. all one colour are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached how many room...
Shrewsbury - SY3
Enquiry from: Alison E
Start Date: Immediate
we would like one wall papered! 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 th...
Shrewsbury - SY1
Enquiry from: Aimee T
Start Date: Immediate
front room all walls papered with lining paper, and one feature wall papered. dining room. one feature wall papered are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how ...
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.
View our Decorator cost guide View our Decorator adviceDecorator job | Decorator cost in 2025 |
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Painting and decorating in Shropshire | £600-£920 |
Exterior painting and decorating in Shropshire | £900-£1,380 |
uPVC Window Spraying in Shropshire | £150-£4,500 |
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
You should always wait until plaster is dry before painting. The time this will take varies depending on the room and property, but in general, it will take about a week. Your plasterer will tell you how long it is best to leave it before covering or painting their work.
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