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Interior painting can be an extremely low-cost means to reinvigorate the inside of your house. Painting is often completed as a DIY project, but expert painters and decorators can make sure of the optimal appearance and guarantee that your decoration is going to look its best for as long as possible.

 

The main element to effective painting is planning. Carefully select a paint colour or think about applying two tones to establish an accent wall. Additionally consider the sheen, as paints come in several finishes like gloss, satin, egg shell or matte. Gloss and satin will last longer in high traffic areas. There's a huge assortment of suppliers and paints available to buy so it's a good idea to to shop around to find the paint that's the most suitable for your area.

 

Interior painters and decorators can supply you with plenty of guidance about paint and help you select the right colour palette for your internal rooms.

Average Painting and decorating cost in Cambridgeshire

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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Prices based on actual Painting and decorating costs for Cambridgeshire, as reported by local Quotatis members.

Painting and decorating installation cost in Cambridgeshire 2024

Labour cost £560
Material cost £200
Waste removal £40
Time frame: 1-3 days

Painting and decorating searches in March 2024

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Requests for Painting and decorating quotations in Cambridgeshire in February 2024. 117% change from January 2024.

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Requests for Painting and decorating quotations in East Of England in February 2024. 16% change from January 2024.

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Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire takes its name from the famed university city of Cambridge and enjoys the 15th largest region in Britain. With a humble population of 789,600, the county contains a density of only 600 occupants per square mile. Together with Cambridge, additional noteworthy areas inside the county are Ely, Peterborough and St Ives. For all those in the Cambridgeshire County, consider using professional tradespeople for those home developments and contrast rates to find the right price.

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John Raper Decorator

11 review(s)
Based: in Chorley, PR7 5TX

I am apprentice trained city in guilds painter &decorator I have a vast experience of working in schools banks hospitals shops and private homes I do interior and exterior and paperhanging

Latest review

Michael E., PR7
8th August 2016
3

Painter | Interior in Chorley

John Raper contacted us very swiftly and arranged to meet and assess the job requirements. Unfortunately then due to pre...

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1 review(s)
Based: in Wolverhampton, WV10 6DL

Latest review

AnneMarie G., DE24
2nd July 2018
3

Painter | Interior in Derby

I have decided not to go ahead at this time as rethinking the work required.

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05 Mar

Painter | Interior

Ely - CB7

Enquiry from: Helen F

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exterior painting of wooden sash / casement windows front and back of house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached are you looking for any exterior decorating to be ...

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03 Jan

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Lucy C

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One small room painted white. It's already white but needs a fresh coat and going over marks and pin holes filling in

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11 Oct

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Sophie B

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interior painting including repairing some cracks. hall, landing, bathroom, two bedrooms are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking t...

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02 Oct

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB21

Enquiry from: Gaetan L

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Hi there we have an end of terrace 3-4 bedroom house in Saffron Walden (not address above) that we are looking to redecorate/repaint - about half the rooms need only minor/1 coat - some need a full-co...

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04 Sep

Painter | Interior

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Martyn L

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Both upstairs & downstairs hallways painted including skirting boards. All window sills in the house and if possible all the old window frame sealant removed and replaced with new sealant.Small amount...

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24 Aug

Painter | Interior

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: Andrew R

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Painting of front rendered elevation and timber soffit boards and associated woodwork on front side and rear.

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13 Aug

Painter | Interior

Peterborough - PE3

Enquiry from: Rajesh P

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02 Aug

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Annie M

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Hi Adrian, It's Annie here from number 10! Chris & I wondered if you could quote for painting our front two windows & possibly one back window & the backdoor? Best wishes, Annie

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28 Jul

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

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Painting of one newly plastered room, walls ceiling and skirting board/architrave

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11 Jul

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB22

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External reconditioning (involving new putty + some wood filling) and repainting of two upstairs wooden sliding sash windows ('Yorkshire Lights') in Victorian terrace, Sawston.

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08 Feb

Painter | Interior

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Carolyn B

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downstairs wc and study 1 wall are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looking to remodel the room...

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28 Jan

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB23

Enquiry from: Celestine H

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customer in the cambridge area made an enquiry a couple of projects including painting & decorating.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are yo...

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30 Sep

Painter | Interior

March - PE15

Enquiry from: Rachel C

Start Date: Less than one month

customer has a painting & decorating project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for painting & decorating. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a decorator.c...

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02 Sep

Painter | Interior

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Philip M

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I need to have the gutters cleaned, any birds nests removed and some deterrent measures such as hedgehog brush fitted

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01 Jul

Painter | Interior

Peterborough - PE7

Enquiry from: Alan W

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decorate kitchen and utility room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looking to remodel the ...

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14 Apr

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Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Vanessa M

Start Date: Immediate

lining paper on living room (6.50x 3.40) , stairs and 2 bedrooms (3.57x2.76 and 4.56x3.38) (walls and ceiling) plus painting. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace...

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14 Apr

Painter | Interior

Ely - CB7

Enquiry from: Shazna K

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one wall to be wallpapered in dinning room approx 3.5 meters. one wall in study approx 3 meters and one downstairs small under stairs cloakroom are you the property owner: owner of the property proper...

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10 Mar

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Matt G

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customer made an online enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on telephone, sms and email they would like a call with a decorator to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to q...

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22 Feb

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Dylan G

Start Date: Immediate

mr requested quotes for painting & decorating from a decorator around cambridge. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information...

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09 Sep

Painter | Interior

Wisbech - PE13

Enquiry from: Sarah H

Start Date: Immediate

i've just moved into a one bed flat needs painting every where are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 r...

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how to paint a radiator?

How To Paint A Radiator

First thing you should know about painting a radiator is that normal paints can’t be used to do the job, however that doesn’t mean it’s not cheap, easy and fun - it definitely is and even more so, when you do it the right way. With a few radiator painting hints here, it’s only a matter of time before you start painting your radiators every colour of the rainbow delightfully.

Painting a radiator is not one of the most common tasks on most people’s to do list, so we’ve created this article as an encouraging nudge to allow more people let their creativity manifest through a brush. However, this is not to say that this is a task for everyone though as you won’t like to make a mess of your radiator. If you know you can’t pick up a brush or bend a knee or your back here and there, then you probably shouldn’t. In such cases, hiring a professional painter would be your best bet to get the best results while also saving yourself some time and money.

To paint a radiator, you’ll need a paint brush, suitable radiator paint, dust sheet and a radiator paint brush (optional).

✓ Turn off the radiator and leave it to cool off. Once it’s cold, simply wipe out all dust, dirt or grease from the radiator.

✓ Protect the flooring under the radiator from any paint splatter with a by spreading out a dust cloth.

✓ Use a suitable radiator paint to brush out well and lay off evenly in a direction. Leave it to dry overnight. Then apply paint on the radiator in direction of the grooves with the help of a top quality brush.

✓ Paint in sections and move across the radiator slightly overlapping until you get to the end. The move to paint the other areas.

✓ Leave the paint to dry as instructed in the manufacturer’s instructions, then apply a second coat if necessary.

how to paint skirting boards?

How To Paint Skirting Boards

In the exact same way a room isn’t complete unless it has all the right finishing touches here and there, your skirting boards also just wouldn’t be right leaving it without a paint. As you can imagine, skirting board can quickly gather dust, dirt and scuffed over time can affect the appearance of the entire room. But you don’t have to wait for this to happen before painting your skirting boards. Good news is, painting of skirting boards is relatively easy and straightforward especially when you follow the guide given in this article. It should, however, be said that if you’re not so confident about holding a brush and doing the task yourself, then getting a professional painter to complete the project will be a great option to achieve the best result while you can focus on other important things.

Painting your skirting board will help provide your room with the much needed perfect frame. Now let’s take a closer look!

✓ Prepare your skirting boards. Treat your wood skirting board with a knotting solution and wood primer. But if they’re already painted or varnished, simply wipe clean use a wet and dry paper with a mild detergent to abrade the surface. Once done, you can then run a strip of masking tape along the floor.

✓ Start Painting. For the decorative coat, you can use any paint designed for wood and metal like satin, gloss etc. Once selected, you can then start to paint across the top with the help of a 2 inch brush. Then move to the flat side. Work in easy to manage sections and when starting the next section, start at the far side and brush into the section you’ve just painted so as to make for an even finish. Finally, remove the masking tape used before the paint dries off.

Can painters and decorators repair stained walls?

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.

Which type of paint should I use?

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.

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