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Had Dre come and do some painting and stripping at my flat. He couldn’t do enough for me and made sure I was happy before finishing. We come across some obstacles which he’s found solutions would defiantly recommend him. Tidy and polite
Paint my bathroom and hallway
£280
Great guy.Job well done!Very polite and on time. Greatly recommended
Walls,plinths and ceiling painted .1 room 12 square metres.SW13
£250
Friendly , knowledgeable and dedicated to the job
Paint a bedroom white: walls , doors and skirtings
£120
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What does a painting service include?
Usually, painting services will include the full process from setup and preparation to painting and final clean up. Some common painting services include:
House painting
House painting services involve a range of tasks to transform both the interiors and exteriors of your home. Expert house painters can walk you through the entire painting process–from colour consultation and surface preparation to paint application.
- Interior painting - Painting your interior walls will give your space a fresh new look, help reduce cooking smells, control mould, and remove fingerprints and marks. A professional painter with a Certificate IV license will choose paints to suit the style and function of your kitchen, bedroom, ceiling, or bathroom. Preparation starts with removing or covering furniture and putting down drop sheets, along with washing any wall surfaces. Your painter will repair any surface holes then sand rough areas and prime if needed. To paint walls and ceilings, your painter will start by cutting in with a small brush, before covering the remaining surfaces with a roller brush. They may apply 2-3 coats to create a smooth, even surface. Finally, your painter will clean up by washing out the brushes and rollers, folding up drop any cloths, and removing the tape from windows and outlets.
- Exterior painting - It’s important to maintain paintwork for your home’s exterior, not only for your home’s value and first impressions but because it’s constantly exposed to the elements. You’ll need to repaint weatherboards every few years, plus fences, gutters, window-sills, and doorways every 5-10 years to maintain a fresh look. When you hire an exterior painter, they’ll usually sand back and prep the area, taking off any cracked or peeling paint, and then prime and paint the surfaces. They’ll choose a paint designed for your climate and structure to ensure it lasts. Once they’re finished, your painter will inspect for any missed spots and check the edges are all neat.
Graffiti and murals
Your business, nursery, or feature wall will stand out from the crowd with a graffiti mural, or larger-than-life artwork. If you have a design ready to go, your painter can enlarge this onto your walls, or design a custom piece for your home or office with the help of a painting software.Â
Your painter will prepare the surface by cleaning it carefully, putting down drop sheets, and painting a base colour if needed. Then they’ll get to work on your artwork, using a ladder to reach each part of the painting. They’ll likely reference an existing drawing or photo throughout the process to ensure they have every detail right. Once they’re finished, they’ll pack up their equipment, wash out any brushes used, and remove the drop sheet. Some artwork may be finished in just a few hours, while larger, highly detailed pieces may take weeks.
Paint stripping
Many painters are experienced in paint removal, too. Since paint stripping is generally a messy and time-consuming job, it’s a good idea to outsource it to a professional. Some common reasons for paint stripping include new colour for your interior doors, removing wood stain from kitchen cabinets so you can update the colour, or stripping cracked paint from a surface so it’s ready for repainting.Â
Your professional painter can also help with graffiti removal and repainting, as well. Depending on the surface, they’ll use a mixture of scraping tools, sandpaper, and chemicals to remove as much paint as is needed, ensuring proper safety and ventilation throughout.
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Paint 3-bed house including ceilings and woodwork
£5
Castelnau, Greater London
7th Mar 2025
We need the house painted including ceilings and woodwork (doors and skirting boards). We need the job done before 28th March.
Painting 2 bed house
£500
Castelnau, Greater London
17th Jan 2025
2 bed house , getting a lick of paint ground floor walls and first floor wall
Repaint bed frame
£120
Castelnau, Greater London
19th Dec 2024
We have a toddler’s bed that is painted pink and a bit worse for wear. We’d like to repaint it and give it some love. We don’t have much space here so it would be ideal if someone would be able to take it away and repaint it, otherwise they could have use of our balcony
Paint a bedroom white: walls , doors and skirtings
£120
Castelnau, Greater London
6th Dec 2024
I need a bedroom refreshed ie painted in white. I have the paint and tools, I do not have the time. We need 4 walls painted in 1-2 coats, and the wooden skirtings and mouldings and cupboard doors painted in 1-2 coats of wood paint. Light wall prep is expected (some sanding and light scrub as needed)
Friendly , knowledgeable and dedicated to the job
Painting and sanding
£300
Castelnau, Greater London
15th Oct 2024
Painting and sanding needed. 1 bedroom 1 living room. Also need sanding. Please do not apply for role without experience
Paint my bathroom and hallway
£280
Castelnau, Greater London
30th Sep 2024
Need the ball wall paper stripping and painting and the bathroom just painting If you supply the paint
Had Dre come and do some painting and stripping at my flat. He couldn’t do enough for me and made sure I was happy before finishing. We come across some obstacles which he’s found solutions would defiantly recommend him. Tidy and polite
Painting and decorating
£250
Castelnau, Greater London
29th Sep 2024
I need the wallpaper removing in my hall way maybe needs skimming quickly with thin layer then painting white and then the bathroom painting
Walls,plinths and ceiling painted .1 room 12 square metres.SW13
£250
Castelnau, Greater London
19th Jul 2024
Need walls,plinths and ceiling painted.1 room 12 square metres..I have got all paint
Great guy.Job well done!Very polite and on time. Greatly recommended
Bathroom ceiling re-painted and a few minor filling/re-painting jobs
£150
Castelnau, Greater London
15th May 2024
1 x bathroom Ceiling repainted 1x 4cm mould on coving sanded, filled and 2.5 metre length of coving re-painted. 1 x small chip to woodwork filled and small section re-painted
Paint my bathroom and hallway
£250
Castelnau, Greater London
9th May 2024
Need the ball wall paper stripping and painting and the bathroom just painting I’ll supply the paint and brushes
House flood and water damage
£500
Castelnau, Greater London
6th Jan 2024
There has been a flood which effected the ground floor, 1st floor and 2nd. I would need someone to come in on that day to help see what needs to be done. Electricity circuit is down, parquet flooring raising, stairs soaked, ceilings wet and one ceiling collapsed. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Painting walls, ceiling, doors and a cabinet
£2,500
Castelnau, Greater London
13th Sep 2023
It’s a 2 bed modern flat (100 sq m) that needs painting of the walls, skirting, ceiling, 8x doors and a media cabinet. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 9 October 2023
Simple Painting
£100
Castelnau, Greater London
20th Jul 2023
Simple painting all is provided. Please wear safety and protective clothes. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 21 July 2023
Clean bathroom walls and re-paint peeling paint
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Castelnau, Greater London
29th Apr 2023
Hi there, I need somebody's help to fix the peeling paint in my bathroom, clean off the mould and re-paint. I would need you to provide the materials. Please quote what you feel is fair as I'm unsure what this typically costs. I work from home with my partner so would need to find a suitable time, too. - Due date: Before Monday, 8 May 2023
Minor repairs in rented property. Door knobs, windows, etc
£400
Castelnau, Greater London
28th Sep 2022
Several small jobs, can discuss - Due date: Before Monday, 17 October 2022
Wash ceilings and walls
£500
Castelnau, Greater London
8th Jun 2022
need detailed cleaning / washing of all walls and ceilings 3m high one bed flat - Due date: Before Monday, 4 July 2022
Handyperson needed
£40
Castelnau, Greater London
13th Jul 2021
Hey there, my name is Ahila. I need to hire a handyperson to help me in Woodlawn Road, London SW6 6NQ, UK. What do you need done? Repairs What is the type of property? Townhouse Which areas of the property need work? Window - the window can’t be closed and we can’t work out why. A latch might be slightly bent out of shape…? What would you like the handyperson to work on? Closing the window so it can be opened and closed.
Painter/decorator
£130
Castelnau, Greater London
16th May 2021
Painter/Decorator Paint kitchen door frames Sand ash table top Sand and paint hatch door in office Paint kids footstools Sand and varnish stain on oak desk Sand and varnish oak floor in dining area Fill and paint two holes in kids room window frame Touch up door and walls in sitting room/library Sand and paint gap by shower door in bathroom Fill and paint holes in wall in nursery Regrout or bleach tiling in shower Scrape windows Clean sticky goo from window frame’s in main room
Recent Bathroom Painting tasks in Castelnau
Paint my bathroom and hallway
£280
Castelnau, Greater London
30th Sep 2024
Need the ball wall paper stripping and painting and the bathroom just painting If you supply the paint
Had Dre come and do some painting and stripping at my flat. He couldn’t do enough for me and made sure I was happy before finishing. We come across some obstacles which he’s found solutions would defiantly recommend him. Tidy and polite
Bathroom ceiling re-painted and a few minor filling/re-painting jobs
£150
Castelnau, Greater London
15th May 2024
1 x bathroom Ceiling repainted 1x 4cm mould on coving sanded, filled and 2.5 metre length of coving re-painted. 1 x small chip to woodwork filled and small section re-painted
Paint my bathroom and hallway
£250
Castelnau, Greater London
9th May 2024
Need the ball wall paper stripping and painting and the bathroom just painting I’ll supply the paint and brushes
Clean bathroom walls and re-paint peeling paint
£150
Castelnau, Greater London
29th Apr 2023
Hi there, I need somebody's help to fix the peeling paint in my bathroom, clean off the mould and re-paint. I would need you to provide the materials. Please quote what you feel is fair as I'm unsure what this typically costs. I work from home with my partner so would need to find a suitable time, too. - Due date: Before Monday, 8 May 2023
Recent Ceiling Painting tasks in Castelnau
Paint 3-bed house including ceilings and woodwork
£5
Castelnau, Greater London
7th Mar 2025
We need the house painted including ceilings and woodwork (doors and skirting boards). We need the job done before 28th March.
Walls,plinths and ceiling painted .1 room 12 square metres.SW13
£250
Castelnau, Greater London
19th Jul 2024
Need walls,plinths and ceiling painted.1 room 12 square metres..I have got all paint
Great guy.Job well done!Very polite and on time. Greatly recommended
Bathroom ceiling re-painted and a few minor filling/re-painting jobs
£150
Castelnau, Greater London
15th May 2024
1 x bathroom Ceiling repainted 1x 4cm mould on coving sanded, filled and 2.5 metre length of coving re-painted. 1 x small chip to woodwork filled and small section re-painted
Painting walls, ceiling, doors and a cabinet
£2,500
Castelnau, Greater London
13th Sep 2023
It’s a 2 bed modern flat (100 sq m) that needs painting of the walls, skirting, ceiling, 8x doors and a media cabinet. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 9 October 2023
Wash ceilings and walls
£500
Castelnau, Greater London
8th Jun 2022
need detailed cleaning / washing of all walls and ceilings 3m high one bed flat - Due date: Before Monday, 4 July 2022
Recent Wall Painting tasks in Castelnau
Paint a bedroom white: walls , doors and skirtings
£120
Castelnau, Greater London
6th Dec 2024
I need a bedroom refreshed ie painted in white. I have the paint and tools, I do not have the time. We need 4 walls painted in 1-2 coats, and the wooden skirtings and mouldings and cupboard doors painted in 1-2 coats of wood paint. Light wall prep is expected (some sanding and light scrub as needed)
Friendly , knowledgeable and dedicated to the job
Walls,plinths and ceiling painted .1 room 12 square metres.SW13
£250
Castelnau, Greater London
19th Jul 2024
Need walls,plinths and ceiling painted.1 room 12 square metres..I have got all paint
Great guy.Job well done!Very polite and on time. Greatly recommended
Painting walls, ceiling, doors and a cabinet
£2,500
Castelnau, Greater London
13th Sep 2023
It’s a 2 bed modern flat (100 sq m) that needs painting of the walls, skirting, ceiling, 8x doors and a media cabinet. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 9 October 2023
Clean bathroom walls and re-paint peeling paint
£150
Castelnau, Greater London
29th Apr 2023
Hi there, I need somebody's help to fix the peeling paint in my bathroom, clean off the mould and re-paint. I would need you to provide the materials. Please quote what you feel is fair as I'm unsure what this typically costs. I work from home with my partner so would need to find a suitable time, too. - Due date: Before Monday, 8 May 2023
Wash ceilings and walls
£500
Castelnau, Greater London
8th Jun 2022
need detailed cleaning / washing of all walls and ceilings 3m high one bed flat - Due date: Before Monday, 4 July 2022
Recent Bedroom Painting tasks in Castelnau
Paint a bedroom white: walls , doors and skirtings
£120
Castelnau, Greater London
6th Dec 2024
I need a bedroom refreshed ie painted in white. I have the paint and tools, I do not have the time. We need 4 walls painted in 1-2 coats, and the wooden skirtings and mouldings and cupboard doors painted in 1-2 coats of wood paint. Light wall prep is expected (some sanding and light scrub as needed)
Friendly , knowledgeable and dedicated to the job