How much do painters and decorators cost?

The cost of hiring a painter and decorator in the UK varies depending on a number of factors, including:

- The size of the job

- The type of paint or wallpaper

- The location of the property

- The condition of the surfaces

- The level of detail required

As a rough guide, painter and decorator day rates typically range from around £150-200 (often more in the London area).

The next step to help you gauge the cost of your project is to understand the time it typically takes for common jobs and the approximate cost of paint to help you work out the overall costs.

How much does it cost to paint and decorate a room?

A medium sized room will generally take a couple of days to complete. Which allows time for proper masking, preparation and two coats of paint to the walls and woodwork.

Assuming an average day rate of £150-200 this brings the labour cost to £300-400.

Should I paint my kitchen cabinets?

Painting your kitchen cabinets can be a fantastic economical choice, for making your kitchen look new and fresh. A completely new kitchen can be extremely expensive whereas painting your cabinets can give the appearance of a new kitchen but on a budget. Even if you are not forced into making the most economical decision, painting is still an attractive option, giving you more money to spend elsewhere. New cabinets plus installation can cost almost half of your kitchen renovation budget.

However please note, wood, wood-laminate and metal cabinets usually can be repainted without difficulty. Plastic laminate cabinets might not accept a topcoat of paint — those that can be refinished often require special paints and techniques, and results can vary.

Preparation for painting kitchen cabinets:

STEP 1 - Remove doors and drawer fronts

How to paint over nicotine stains

Nicotine and Cigarette smoke stains can be a real problem, but our range of Zinsser products can help remove the stain quickly and effectively.

Here we show you how to permanently cover up nicotine stains from existing indoor paintwork.

What you will need:

• Zinsser Mould Killer
• Zinsser Universal Cleaner & Degreaser
• Cover Stain® Primer Sealer
• Perma-White® Interior

Steps

1. Surface Preparation

All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from anything that will interfere

PaintWell Long Eaton becomes store number 22!

PaintWell have opened store number 22, expanding our presence within the East Midlands area

The stunning new store is conveniently located on Forbes Park Industrial Estate and gives both trade and retail customers in the area access to all the major decorating brands under one roof, including Dulux, Armstead, Crown, Macpherson, Johnstone’s and Leyland as well as an extensive choice of decorating accessories. 

The staff at our Long Eaton store have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the paint and decorating industry, led by branch Manager Mitch Nessling, the team can offer expert advice and guidance to both trade and retail customers.

PaintWell offer expert advice, free local delivery and the widest range of painting and decorating accessories. The new store also accommodates Dulux, PPG, Crown, Tikkurila & Farrow and