Painters
Painters and decorators repaint walls, ceilings and woodwork, and do the preparation that makes the finish last. Most of a good paint job is the work you don't see: filling, sanding and priming.
What a painter can do for you
- Paint walls and ceilings in single rooms or a whole home
- Strip old wallpaper and hang new
- Fill cracks, repair damaged plaster and smooth uneven walls
- Paint doors, frames, skirting boards and radiators
- Treat stains from smoke, water or mould before repainting
- Paint balconies, fences and exterior walls
What affects the quote
- The wall and ceiling area, and how high the ceilings are
- The state of the surfaces: cracks, old wallpaper, flaking paint or damp
- Big colour changes, since dark to light needs extra coats
- Whether the rooms are empty or furniture needs moving and covering
- Who supplies the paint, and which quality
Mould and damp stains come back through new paint unless the cause is fixed first. If a wall is damp, find out why before you book a painter.
Describing the job
A clear description gets you faster replies and quotes that hold. Include:
- Which rooms, with approximate floor area or wall measurements
- Ceiling height, especially in older buildings with high ceilings
- The current state of the walls, with photos in daylight
- Whether you will be living there while the work is done
- The colours you want, or that you need advice
- Your deadline, for example a move-in date
Before you hire
- Ask whether they work as a registered business and will give you an invoice
- Get a written quote that lists the preparation, the number of coats and the paint to be used
- Agree who protects floors and furniture, and who cleans up afterwards
- Ask to see photos of recent work, or read reviews from people who hired them
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