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Decorating companies come to your house with all the premium-quality paints, tools and other materials they’ll need to get the job done, right. It Keep A quick and efficient service
Painting is a time consuming activity, especially if you’re looking to paint several rooms, or your whole house. Lack You Expert Ask Expert painters can then bring your vision to life, enhancing your home’s aesthetics.
5. Stress You You don’t have to worry about the details when you’ve got a trusted tradesperson doing it for you.
Hiring a painter and decorator will save you time, provide you with expert advice and guidance, and will ensure the project is completed to a high standard, improving your home’s aesthetics.
Not to mention that your paintwork and finishes will last longer when completed professionally, ensuring you don’t start seeing fading and peeling for a long time. We highly recommend you hire a painter and decorator for exterior painting, as it often involves working at a height which can be dangerous if not carried out properly. Have we managed to convince you? Click Or, read on for some frequently asked questions about hiring a painter…
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Hiring a painter and decorator FAQs
How long will my painting and decorating project take?
How long your project will take depends largely on how big the area being painted is, how many coats of paint are required, the complexity of the work, and how long your chosen paint takes to dry.
As a general guideline, you can expect a small room, like a bathroom or bedroom, to take between four and seven days (including covering furniture, removing fixtures, patching walls, painting, drying time, finishing touches and cleaning).
A larger room like a living room or dining room might take anywhere between six and ten, whilst a whole house could take between twelve and twenty-one days.
These are just rough estimates – ask your painter and decorator for a more accurate timeline.
Do I need to prepare the area before the painter arrives?
Your painter needs to be able to access your walls, unobstructed. You Make sure you discuss this with them during the hiring process and ask what exactly you should do in preparation for their arrival.
Do painters and decorators provide their own materials?
Your painter and decorator will usually provide all the materials needed to complete the job, including:
Brushes
Rollers
Trays
Primers and sealers
Protective coverings for furniture and floors
Make sure you discuss with your painter what exactly is included in your quote, so you’re sure about what materials they’ll be providing.
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How much does it cost to hire a painter and decorator?
How much you spend hiring a painter and decorator will depend on a few factors:
- The size and complexity of your project
- How much surface prep your painter needs to do before they can paint your walls
- Your choice of paints
- How many coats are required
- Add-ons, such as wallpaper installation or decorative finishes
- Where you live in the UK, with cost of labour rising in London and the South
You could spend anywhere between
PS250
PS1,200
to paint a room, whilst a whole house can range from between
- PS2,500
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- PS5,000
- for a 2-bedroom property and
- PS5,500
- and
PS13,000 for a 5-bedroom property. The