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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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Decor8 NE

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With over 30 years of experience, Decor8 ne Ltd has provided a professional residential year-round interior and exterior p...
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GPS Decorators

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Based in Stockton-on-Tees, GPS Decorators Limited are professional painters and decorators covering the North-East. Visit ...
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Jbrenovation

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Hi im time served plasterer my company has been running since 2000 . We have worked on grade 2 buildings .so from that pla...

Recent Decorator Enquiries

09 Sep

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Dawn S

Start Date: Immediate

wallpaper lounge ceiling painted are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looking to remode...

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04 Jul

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE33

Enquiry from: Peter K

Start Date: Immediate

Bedroom emulsion possibly more.

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02 Mar

Painter | Exterior

South Shields - NE33

Enquiry from: Anne W

Start Date: Immediate

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outside painting of 1 wall of wooden lodge

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30 Jan

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Tracy C

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a painting & decorating project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for painting & decorating. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a decorator.c...

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09 Oct

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Gillian H

Start Date: Immediate

bedroom stripped and re papered are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looking to remodel the ...

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13 Sep

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE33

Enquiry from: Julie R

Start Date: Immediate

living room emulsioned and clossed

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10 Oct

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Mrs J

Start Date: Immediate

Emulsion and gloss a bedroom Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Are you looking to remodel the rooms: No Are you looking for any exterior decorating to be done: No Do you require Plumbi...

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28 Mar

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Helen G

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Kitchen 3rolls paper for walls, ceiling emulsioned, and small skirting and around doors ...

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21 Mar

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Nicola P

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: I need the stairs and passage painted I have got the paint

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18 Jan

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE33

Enquiry from: Janet D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Ive got 12 big tiles in the kitchen - a big muriel that i want covered and in the showe...

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14 Jan

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Lauren B

Start Date: Less than one month

Removal of wallpaper then paint of lounge (3.65m x 5.67m). One wall will already be stripped. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to...

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07 Nov

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Joanne F

Start Date: Immediate

Sitting room wallpapered

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24 Jul

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Jill C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Entire House needs repainting. Rooms, ceilings and woodwork. New build house, 4 years old, 3 bedrooms. this will be the first time it's been repainted Are you the property owner: Owner of the propert...

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26 Jun

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE33

Enquiry from: Janice C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: One wall papered has door in the middle and interoom . Are you the property owner: Tenan...

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22 Apr

Painter | Exterior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Amanda M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the myexteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Front of home pebble dash painted Are you the property owner: Owner of the prop...

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15 Jan

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE33

Enquiry from: Omar K

Start Date: Immediate

Just one living room to paint Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms Are you looking to remodel the rooms...

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31 Dec

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Sam D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: 1 room ex garage need ceiling painted and 1 coat on walls

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15 Nov

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE33

Enquiry from: Derek J

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner 2 rooms sheltered accommodation, walls, ceiling and skirting painted Please call to appoint

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24 Oct

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Neil J

Start Date: Immediate

Property type: Terrace, Work description: Two bedrooms to strip, wall plaster to be patched/skimmed, ceiling to be sorted (currently old paintred woodchip), coving installed then everything paint...

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23 Oct

Painter | Interior

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Amber T

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Front door and hallway- glossed white and painted My room-glossed White ...

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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 South Shields is:

£1,500

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2024
Painting and decorating in South Shields £600-£920
Exterior painting and decorating in South Shields £900-£1,380
uPVC Window Spraying in South Shields £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 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.

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.

Do I need planning permission to paint the outside of my home?

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 much to paint a house exterior?

How Much To Paint A House Exterior?

Do you feel your home is need of a lift to enhance its visual appeal or give it some TLC? In order to impress your visitor or potential buyers, kerb appeal is simply everything. Many homeowners are usually discouraged due to the thought that a painting job is always an expensive one with not so much value in return. However, in reality, painting your home’s exterior is actually one of the most significant improvements one can make as it tells your story and communicates your value.

The cost of getting a house exterior painting job done is based on a number of things which includes the type of walls you possess, whether it’s a maintenance project, whether it’s your first time of painting the house as well as your location. So what’s involved in a painting job?

✓ Scrapping off the loose paint.

✓ Brushing off cobwebs and dust on the surface

✓ Washing the wall

✓ Application of fungicide to mouldy patches

✓ Repairing minor damages

✓ Applying paint surface stabiliser

✓ Applying two coats of your chosen paint

✓ Disposal of waste as well as a full clean up of the site.

Below is a breakdown of the cost of painting the exterior of a house. Kindly note that this is just an example (using a semi detached house) to give you an idea of how much your project is going to cost.

✓ Costly scaffolding isn’t required here but platform towers can be need - this will cost about £80 to £100.

✓ Materials including sand or cement for repairs, plastic sheeting, tape, paint, masonry stabiliser as well as fungicide treatment will cost about £200 to £300

✓ Cost of labour for two workers £700 to £1000 based on the location

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.

can you spray white uPVC windows grey?

This is one of the most common questions when it comes to upvc windows. If you’re also interested in knowing the possibility of spraying white upvc windows grey, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we aim to answer this question once and for all.

 

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can definitely spray white upvc windows grey! In fact, you can spray white upvc windows with any colour of your choice. So far, the most used colour is the anthracite grey, but you’re not restricted to that. You can also make use of agate grey, French grey, window grey, battleship grey and lots more! However, it should be noted that spraying white upvc windows grey is in no way an easy task as it requires lots of experience and practice.

 

The spraying process usually starts with a thorough cleaning of all the surfaces to be sprayed using a specialist solvent upvc cleaner. Once done, you’ll have to get rid of any existing silicone from around the frames because the paint won’t adhere properly to silicone. Upon completion, you can then proceed to masking up the surrounding brick or stone, glass, openings into room, furniture, paths or plants and many more to protect them from potential paint overspray. Now to spray the paint, you can make use of a spray gun and spray painter. Before you start painting, you can apply a light dust or mist coat to identify any contamination left on the surfaces. Once this has dried without any negative reactions, you should spray two further coats (some colours may require up to 3). leave for up to 20 minutes to dry and remove all masking.

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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