Nigel Colton Quality Painter and Decorator
Based: in Leicester, LE18 1FNLatest review
Jim W., NN3
15th November 2017
Painter | Interior in Northampton
Polite and pleasant. 40 years in the job. Good information from him of paint and colours
Interior painting can be a really economical approach to reinvigorate the inside of your property. Painting is sometimes carried out as a DIY project, but experienced painters and decorators can guarantee a flawless appearance and guarantee that your redecorating will look its best for as long as possible.
You might devote more time to preparing to paint than actually painting. It's essential to wash and prepare all wall surfaces and ceilings prior to painting, along with to mask off any areas that should not be painted over like skirting, architrave, plug sockets and light switches. Cover up home furniture as well as any carpets or flooring in the area with dust sheets to catch any stains. When painting inside, apply a primer coat as a base and then several layers of paint, leaving each coat time to dry in between.
Interior painters and decorators can offer you lots of guidance about paint and help you find the right colour palette for your interior rooms.
The average cost of a Painting and decorating is £800. Costs vary based upon the materials and the contractor chosen. The upper price range can be as high as £920. The material costs are mainly around £200
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Polite and pleasant. 40 years in the job. Good information from him of paint and colours
Excellent service from Match Decorating. Will certainly recommend
felt low quote and would do good job
I have decided not to go ahead at this time as rethinking the work required.
Rugby - CV22
Enquiry from: Louise B
Start Date: Immediate
Small bedroom to paint. Have started to strip wallpaper, wall may need skimming.
Rugby - CV22
Enquiry from: Brian C
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We have a lounge that is 18Ft by 12Ft that we would like painted, not a big job I/2 a day and cash
Leamington Spa - CV33
Enquiry from: Andrew F
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We rent a property out, and it requires painting after old tenants have left. This is a short turn around and requires a near enough immediate start. 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom, hallway and...
Coventry Southern Satellite Villages & Kenilworth - CV8
Enquiry from: Richard H
Start Date: Immediate
looking to strip old paint and repaint a small bedroom 3.6m long and 2.4m need a price for this :) are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you lookin...
Leamington Spa - CV33
Enquiry from: Maria D
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customer made an online enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a decorator to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are y...
Coventry Southern Satellite Villages & Kenilworth - CV8
Enquiry from: Richard H
Start Date: Immediate
I have stripped the wallpaper in the living room it was put up over paint and the paint under has taken the patern of the wallpaper so sanding the walls down and repainting the Living room
Rugby - CV21
Enquiry from: Peter C
Start Date: Immediate
Internal emulsion, white gloss 5 doors skirting board
Atherstone - CV9
Enquiry from: John B
Start Date: Immediate
Exterior of house painting, facials, door, windows and two small rendered walls
Rugby - CV21
Enquiry from: Lois K
Start Date: Immediate
Decorating new kitchen diner once extension build completed mid-end of feb.
Rugby - CV21
Enquiry from: Melanie W
Start Date: Immediate
Hi Dean just wondered if you’d had chance to take a look at the shop at all and had a price for me thanks melanie
Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37
Enquiry from: Laurence B
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customer in stratford-upon-avon areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for painting & decorating.confirmed interest via telephone and email at 13/06/2023 19:3...
Rugby - CV23
Enquiry from: Naomi B
Start Date: Immediate
Hi, Please can we get a quote to paint our hall stairs landing and associated woodwork etc. Thanks Naomi
Rugby - CV22
Enquiry from: GLYN A
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kitchen ceiling is in sorry state needs urgently painting plus part of the bathroom wall needs painting after been repaired are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi detach...
Rugby - CV23
Enquiry from: Rohit D
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customer made an online enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on email they would like a call with a decorator to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the p...
Nuneaton - CV10
Enquiry from: Joy P
Start Date: Immediate
one side of my 4 walls needs replacing of the wall paper and to hang up my tv are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have decorated:...
Nuneaton - CV10
Enquiry from: Fran M
Start Date: Immediate
wallpaper removal from one wall ( around 3 and half meter wide) builders ripped some of the paper while doing other work, so it will need stripping and painting white colour afterwards. hoping the wo...
Rugby - CV21
Enquiry from: Sreekanth P
Start Date: Immediate
hi i would like to paint my house 3bed rooms/living room / kitchen are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 ...
Rugby - CV21
Enquiry from: Anna K
Start Date: Immediate
full house wallpaper stripping and re-papering with plain paper that can be painted onto. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to hav...
Nuneaton - CV10
Enquiry from: Gabriela S
Start Date: Immediate
hello, i would like to have a quote for wallpapering one side of a stairwell - price and time are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you loo...
Rugby - CV21
Enquiry from: Satya K
Start Date: Immediate
Hello I am looking for a painter to paint a 4 bedroom house 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms lounge study room kitchen Hallways I want some one to paint one coating as already the house is in a good c...
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There are lots of paints that are suitable for different areas of your property. In general, gloss and eggshell paints should be used in high traffic areas, whereas matte paints are suitable for lower traffic areas. Professional painters and decorators can give you advice on the most suitable types of paints.
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.
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.
Can You Paint Over A Wallpaper?
According to some painting and decoration experts, painting over a wallpaper can never produce a result that’ll be as good as painting on a blank or naked wall. However in the event whereby there’s a pressing need to quickly beautify a room, it’ll be totally understandable if you don’t want to go through the hassle of the time consuming old wallpaper removal process.
Therefore, the short and simple answer to this question is yes, it’s absolutely possible to paint over a wallpaper and get a good outcome so far you don’t rush the process. To ensure your success if you want to paint over a wallpaper, there’s also the need to use the right tools and techniques. And just like any other DIY project, proper preparation before commencement is key.
If you’re going to paint over a wallpaper, many of the tools you’ll need to acquire are the standard painting and decorating products. This means that they can be easily procured at many DIY stores. To paint over a wallpaper, you’ll need a paint roller, top quality paint brushes, joint compound ( you’ll only need this in situations whereby your wallpaper is damaged or peeling), oil based primer, tape, sandpaper, paint ( can be water, solvent or oil based paints) as well as drop clothes ( for the protection of your furnitures).
As a rule of thumb, if you can easily remove the existing wallpaper, then you probably should before you start to paint the walls. However, if removing the wallpaper seems to be a pain or can significantly damage your wall, then it’ll be smart to simply paint over it. But before you proceed, you must also note that painting over the wallpaper will make it even harder to remove later in the future.
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