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Queenstown, SW8

Under £1,000
Covering cosmetic cracks and repainting kitchen walls, ceiling and woodwork. Kitchen is 9' x 14'.
Very pleased with every aspect of the work to take down and replace lathe and plaster ceiling in our kitchen, replaster whole room and do all paintwork. Hassan stuck by his original price even though I get the impression it was more involved than originally thought, and was happy to adjust plans and agree costs for extras we added in along the way. Hassan tidied, hoovered and mopped as he went along. Polite and courteous at all times, working extra days and weekends to get it done. Highly recommended!
elnasreia

Also specialises in traditional crafts, tiling and plastering & rendering.

Inverleith, EH3

Under £500
Water daamage repair work - plastering roof and painting. Also want a quote for platering 2 artex roofs and re-decorating another room.
Very good work for an excellent price with very friendly staff, cannot complain.
A.M.DECOR

Also specialises in traditional crafts, carpentry & joinery and handyman.

Bedford, SW12

Under £500
I need front and back of house painted and possibly treat some wood. Timing: ASAP
Daniel did a great job, within great timescale. My house outside was in bad condition, all wood replaced and painted, house looks like new now. Daniel gave a good price and worked very hard. would use him again.
Daniel's Home improvement

Also specialises in tiling and plastering & rendering.

E14

Under £100
I have 5 pictures, a small wall clock and a few bathroom accessories (toilet roll holder, towel rail, hook) to be put up. The pictures vary in size and some might need drilling the wall. The walls are both concrete and plasterboard.
I found Costfitter very reliable and efficient, he came on time and did a very nice job, will definitely use again.
Costfitter

Also specialises in gardening & garden design, heating, stone work & masonry and carpentry & joinery.

SE13

Under £250
I am in need of a decorator to wallpaper two walls inside my flat. One kitchen wall of 5m length and one living room wall of 1.5m length. The walls are 2m20cm high. The wallpaper has already been purchased but I am not in possession of any other necessary equipment.
Alan was an extremely sincere and friendly gentleman, both in person and on the phone. His quote was very reasonable and he arrived on time to do the work. The job was done well, although it took longer than expected but partly to do with the quality of the wallpaper (my fault!). Would recommend him to others if you are looking for an honest, reliable and experienced decorator.
Mr Alan Hutchinson

Northcote, SW11

Under £100
Paint bedroom and living room ceilings (8.1+ 20 m2) in white
Very punctual and accurate work.
silva maintenance services

Also specialises in tiling, loft conversions, bathrooms and flooring.

Bedford, SW12

Under £100
Wallpapering a wall which measures 2,20m tall by 2,50m wide.
Keith turned up on time and was good value for money.
kG builders

Also specialises in flooring, windows & conservatories, gardening & garden design and stone work & masonry.

Meadows Morningside, EH10

Under £250
Re-paint our bathroom. It's approx 14feet x 6feet, part tiled on 2 walls, includes wood, tongue & groove ceiling, which also needs to be painted. Currently the walls and ceiling are painted, but parts are peeling because of moisture/steam from shower.
Turned up on time, well organised, did a good job and tidied up afterwards!
Advanced Decorating Services

Also specialises in plastering & rendering.

Inverleith, EH3

Under £1,000
4 windows with wood frames, in 4 different room, plus living room
turned up quickly, emailed a quote, arrived and finished on time, happy to reccomend.
A.M.DECOR

Also specialises in traditional crafts, carpentry & joinery and handyman.

Graveney, SW17

Under £2,000
Outside walls to be repaired and painted
Mick did a fabulous job repairing and painting our external walls. Would definitely use him again.
Mick-good & quick
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Previous decorating jobs

Thamesfield, SW15

Under £1,500
Services required: painting 2 x bedrooms, 1 x hallway, 1 x stairs It is a brand new loft conversion so painting is on raw plaster so would require preparing with water-based emulsion etc. Job is two new bedrooms, walls and ceilings, ceiling of bathroom and skirting throughout. Hallway walls and ceilings and skirting - spindles on landing and staircase and bannisters. Would like to start in next two weeks, preferably next Tuesday. New flooring down so would require protection from paint. Please give time estimates Surfaces are in good repair I would like the tradesman to supply all materials

Earlsfield, SW17

Under £250
Services required: painting 1 x lounge/living room, 1 x stairs Paint living room + walls along stairway Surfaces are in good repair I have all the materials

Earlsfield, SW17

Under £4,000
Price to decorate 2 new loft bedrooms (ceilings, walls, all new woodwork) Price to decorate loft bathroom (ceiling, walls, all woodwork, wooden cladding) Price to decorate new part of staircase & landing (ceilings,walls,all new woodwork) Price to decorate old part of staircase & landing(ceilings, walls, skirting boards and doors frames) Price to decorate first floor bathroom (only walls) Price to decorate first floor bedroom(only walls)

Olympic Park, E20

Under £500
We are a restaurant with some painting work needed, repainting customer toilets, staff room, some boh corridors, kitchen ceiling and touching up some waiter stations and doors. We also have some tiles that need remixing and some wooden framed armchairs which need sanding and varnishing. As a restaurant most work would need completing at night and are ideally looking for someone reliable and competitive that we could use for on a regular basis.

Bedford, SW17

Under £2,000
Exterior windows,doors and sills on Victorian 5 bed house. 2 stories at front 3stories at back

, SE15

Under £2,000
Would like a quote for a water damaged ceiling, which now has a hole in it due to a plumber needing access to pipes (leak was from flat above). Hole to be repaired and entire ceiling to be repainted as well in master bedroom and door way. Need to be able to come round to give a free quote as soon as possible.

Northcote, SW11

Under £250
Front door in Battersea to be sanded and painted with two coats. Paint is provided.

Earlsfield, SW18

Under £2,000
External painting, pebble dash, entire house.

Northcote, SW11

Under £500
paint a back living room ceiling, with moulding and ceiling rose, that has been stained by leaking olumbing above

Earlsfield, SW18

Under £500
i want my hallway & bathroom to be re-painted. my 2nd bedrooms walls has just been finished re-plastered yesterday so that room & ceilings also needs to be painted.

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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.

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Why hire a professional painter?

A professional painter and decorator can not only get the job done quickly to minimise the amount of upheaval in your daily life, but they can also ensure that it is done properly. Whether you want a single room repainted or wallpapered or are planning on extensive redecoration throughout the whole house, a skilled decorator can work to your specifications and get the job done. As well as actually carrying out the work, they can also give you advice and help with choosing colours and decorating styles.

As with many other trades, the price given for home decorating and painter jobs can vary greatly, as can the experience of the decorator. Before settling on one, be sure to get a selection of painting quotes and feedback from previous clients so that you’re choosing the best painter and decorator for your specific needs.

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A good painter and decorator will have an in-depth knowledge of his trade, and will know many techniques that can make your home look unique. A vibrant mottled finish for example can be created using a number of different colours, and the ‘sponging’ technique. Wood graining effects can also be created, giving a natural and airy feel to a room.

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