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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

05 Sep

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Shirley S

Start Date: Less than one month

Wallpapering and painting 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 the room...

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27 Apr

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: George W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: All rooms freshly plastered with new primed skirting and arcitrav . A two bedroom house ...

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27 Apr

Painter | Exterior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: George W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: All rooms freshly plastered with new primed skirting and arcitrav . A two bedroom house ...

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01 Jul

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: jOHN D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: PAINTING OF ROOMS in bungalow

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04 May

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Carole C

Start Date: Immediate

Kitchen ceiling papered

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13 Jun

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Beth D

Start Date: Immediate

Lounge/dining room - 1 wall roughly 6.5mnBedroom - 2 walls - Estimated Service Date: 24/06/2016 - Property Type: House - Number of Rooms: 2

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10 Apr

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Sarah S

Start Date: Immediate

1 bedroom papered and painted 1 bedroom painted sitting room painted

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17 Feb

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Will B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Hall stairs Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How...

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27 Nov

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Kate C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Bathroom ceiling after leak from upstairs Bedroom ceiling Bedroom cutting in ne...

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10 Nov

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Raymond M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Emulsion walls and ceiling, glossing 5 doors and skerting

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27 Oct

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Julie B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Stepping and re varnishing banister and top of stairs

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12 Oct

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Chris S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: front roon needs doing. 1 wall needs wallpaper. 3 walls painted. Ar...

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10 Jul

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Helen A

Start Date: Immediate

Customer's own description of work: stairs and small landing all glossing and walls emulsion. all white. But top wall you look at going up stairs to be papered less than 2 rolls....I'm currently wait...

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18 May

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: V O

Start Date: Immediate

Customers own description of work to be carried out: to paint 7 new 6 panel doors which have been undercoated white satin finish, also to fit coving to 1 double bedroom Please contact to appoint

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13 Apr

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Lynne B

Start Date: Immediate

Property owner Work description: 3 bedrooms ceilings boarded and skimmed plus walls skimmed, so need walls and ceilings plus skirting boards painted call to appoint

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15 Mar

Painter | Exterior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Darren K

Start Date: Immediate

Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Fascia boards and guttering, Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Are you looking for any interior decorat...

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12 Mar

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Jayne W

Start Date: Immediate

Work description: 3 bedrooms painted walls only Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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16 Jan

Painter | Interior

Wallsend - NE28

Enquiry from: Duncan G

Start Date: 3+ months

Homeowner Painting to 2 rooms in property Please contact to appoint

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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 Wallsend is:

£1,500

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2024
Painting and decorating in Wallsend £600-£920
Exterior painting and decorating in Wallsend £900-£1,380
uPVC Window Spraying in Wallsend £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 skirting boards?

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.

How should I prepare for interior painting and decorating work?

Your painter and decorator will carry out most of the preparation work for your project. You can help them by ensuring that the area is clean and tidy. Also, remove as many personal items and pieces of furniture from the area as possible and make sure all your internal doors are firmly closed just in case of dust from rubbing down.

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 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.

how to paint a ceiling?

How To Paint A Ceiling

If you’re a bit hesitant to take on the seemingly awkward task of painting your ceiling, you’re definitely not alone. However, there are ways in which you can make ceiling painting tasks one of the less strenuous tasks you’ll find around the house as they’ll help you get rid of most drips and also assist you to easily determine whether or not you’re covering the whole ceiling. In several cases, painting a ceiling simply means painting it white again and most same colour painting jobs are way easier than painting with a new colour entirely. When you have the right size of nap controller as well as the appropriate length of an extension pole, painting over your head will be a lot easier. Here’s how to paint a ceiling.

✓ Prepare the room. This include removing as many furniture and objects from the room as possible while also laying down plastic sheets on the remaining ones. And also cover the floor with paper or canvas drop cloths.

✓ Remove obstructions. Detach or remove everything that can make your work harder like light fixtures or smoke detectors.

✓ Protect surfaces. This includes protecting vertical surfaces like the windows and doors from ceiling paint.

✓ Prepare the ceiling. This involves vacuuming the ceiling to get rid of any dust or dirt, sanding any rough spots on the ceiling with a sandpaper and filling any small holes or cracks in the ceiling (optional).

✓ Prime the ceiling. Use an angled brush or paint edging tool or primer to cut in edges of the ceiling.

✓ Paint the edges of the ceiling. When the primer has dried, simply paint the edges of the ceiling to create a frame in which you can easily work in.

✓ Paint the ceiling in grids.

Can painters and decorators repair stained walls?

Yes, painters and decorators can repair stained, damp or mouldy walls. Usually, this process will involve stripping away the damaged paint and treating the area with specialist paint. After this is done, the damaged sections can be repainted to match the room.

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.

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