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Need a recommended painter or decorator for your job?

You have a painting and decorating job and you need a recommended decorator or painter to do it.

Rated People is here to help:

• Using Rated People, you can find and choose tradespeople in your area based on what others have said about them
• The painters and decorators who use our site cover a wide range of projects from paint effects and murals to internal and external painting projects
• Post your job, give a clear description and up to 3 recommended painters / decorators will contact you to quote on the work
• Then, after the job is complete, simply go back and rate your painter / decorator based on the work they have done

Get the recommended painter / decorator you need with Rated People. Simply let us know about your project in the form above and we’ll do the rest.

Ratings

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Interior painting and home decorating in Oakham North East
"I am pleased with the work that Scott did. He was clean, tidy, prompt reliable and did a good job "
Denise - LE15

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Interior painting and home decorating in Liberton Gilmerton
"I am extremely pleased with the standard of his work, and will definitely be using him again for future painting jobs. I will also be recommending him to friends who are looking for a painter."
Beryl - EH16

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Interior painting and home decorating in Abbey
"Mick and Martin - thankyou for your hardwork. You did a brilliant job - much better that we expected. Very reasonable cost and wouldn't hesitate to reccomend."
Tamsin - B67

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Painters and decorators

Painting and decorating is a great way of giving a room a lift. You don’t have to splash out a lot to create a more luxurious, dramatic or even an understated but classic look.

Get the look with the help of a professional

Painters and decorators are there not only to apply the paint or wallpaper but to advise on what you should go for to achieve the look you want. If you're stuck, they'll also be able to offer design advice and show you past work for inspiration.

Different painting effects:

Plastic bagging or cellophane painting
This effect is achieved by using the paint of your choice thinned out with a transparent glaze. After applying the base coat and leaving it to dry, get a friend to apply the glazed paint ahead of you whilst you go over the glaze with a plastic bag gradually dabbing the glaze to reveal the base coat underneath. To create an even effect, make sure you keep the plastic bag nicely crumpled.

Clouding
Similar to cellophane painting, this technique uses a flat brush or rag and is achieved by applying gentle pressure to the glaze top-coat and using circular motion to create a cloudy effect.

Sponging
Sponging on and sponging off are two great techniques for creating wall texture. Sponging off can create a basic reproduction of granite or marble. Sponging on is more effective when you use several colours and layer up the effect.

Not ready yet?

If you're not ready to post your job yet, don't worry, we've got lots more information on the site to help you make the right choices and know what to do when you're ready to find a painter or decorator.