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Trueven decorators

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Painting and decorating on commercial and residential properties
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We Specialise In Leaving Your Home With A Delicate Touch Inside and Out The Interior And The Exterior Whether We're Wallpa...
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Bels Establishment

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Based in South West London, Bels Establishment is a professional building services company dedicated to providing top-notc...
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Cani London

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CANI LONDON LTD offers Painting & Decorating service we are based in London and cover a number of areas across uk
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Niclex Projects

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18 Jun

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Margaret D

Start Date: Immediate

Painting kitchen ceiling and part of wall (white emulsion)

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29 Mar

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Lorraine H

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in the croydon 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 you ...

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06 Apr

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Claudio T

Start Date: Immediate

hi, we have purchased the wallpaper already (example found in below the link), need to install into 2 walls in a bedroom - 20m2. https://www.wayfair.co.uk/home-decor/pdp/eudekornik-rainbow-diamonds-2...

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24 Sep

Painter | Exterior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Judy H

Start Date: Immediate

repair of pebbledashing and repair cracks plus painting of gutters are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking to have the whole exterior of the property decorated: yes please ca...

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22 Sep

Painter | Exterior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Judy H

Start Date: Immediate

repair of pebbledashing and repair cracks plus painting of gutters are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking to have the whole exterior of the property decorated: yes please ca...

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13 Sep

Painter | Exterior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Judy H

Start Date: Immediate

repair of pebbledashing and repair cracks plus painting of gutters are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking to have the whole exterior of the property decorated: yes please ca...

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10 Apr

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Nadira H

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I’m needing sanding of 4 walls and painted too aswell as poly filla on some bits Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have dec...

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03 Mar

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Zarine M

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Paint the Front room and hall way white and skirting boards Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Commercial Are you looking to remodel the rooms: No How many rooms are ...

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31 Dec

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: William D

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Line four rooms plus prepare walls already prept Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms Are you looking to...

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29 Dec

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Judy H

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Stripping existing wallpaper fill any cracks to ceiling and walls hang new wallpaper paint skirting window sills and bsnisters Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi det...

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05 Dec

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Joy J

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Property owner Interior painting Please call to appoint

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15 Nov

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Mounia B

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Property owner Interior painting Please call to appoint

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30 Sep

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Shelly M

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Painting walls for my bedroom. I have already preped the walls and put the first coat down but short on time to finish the job Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi ...

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28 May

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Rebecca O

Start Date: Immediate

Paint over white wall paper in a standard living room. Paint the hallway ( prima+paint available )

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14 Apr

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Festas C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: 2 walls in said

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14 Apr

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Christos F

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Home Owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint

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08 Mar

Painter | Exterior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Tom A

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for someone to fill and paint interior walls, skorting boards, ceilings and banisters of a 4 bedroom house. Possibly some plastering too.

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10 Feb

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Jessica F

Start Date: Immediate

Painting a hallway corridor going up steps between the flat below and our flat.

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25 Sep

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Claire K

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Home Owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint

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15 Sep

Painter | Interior

Croydon - CR0

Enquiry from: Sayali S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: 2 bed flat, painting only required for living room

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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 Croydon is:

£2,217

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2024
Painting and decorating in Croydon £400-£3,960
Exterior painting and decorating in Croydon £567-£3,294
uPVC Window Spraying in Croydon £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.

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.

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 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 long should I wait after plastering to paint my walls?

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.

is upvc spraying any good?

The quick and simple answer to this question is yes, upvc spraying is, in fact, largely beneficial! When it comes to helping your home or property rediscover its lost spark, upvc spraying is definitely a super convenient and effective solution you should consider. The drawback with UPVCs in general is the fact that they tend to get discoloured, scruffy or dull over time due to the elements as well as usage. In the previous years, when this occurs, the only option home and property owners had available to them was to replace the expensive upvc. However, good news is, you no longer have to go that length to have your home revitalized any more. With spray painting services for your home, you can easily achieve great results with little investment.

 

Using advanced technology as well as specially formulated paints, you can totally transform your home using just a fraction of the replacement cost within just a couple of days. If your upvc features appear to be quite unsightly and dull, spray painting can instantly improve their appearance while also enhancing the appearance of the whole property as well. Here are some of the benefits associated with spray painting:

  • It helps you save money. Being an affordable alternative, spray painting upvc is about 75 percent cheaper when compared to the replacement cost.
  • Improved appearance. This can instantly elevate the appearance of your home or make it an attractive choice for buyers if you wish to sell.
  • Strengthen and protect. Using specially formulated paints and professional application, you can achieve long lasting and durable results.
  • Finishing touch. There’s a variety of finishes you can opt for such as a satin, gloss or matt finish.
Which external areas can be painted?

This will depend on your property, but commonly painted areas include rendered walls, guttering, soffits and fascias, and window frames. Generally you can paint what you want but on older or listed buildings, you may be restricted. An experienced painter will tell you what is possible.

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