Advice
Painting & Decorating Advice for Sutton Coldfield Homes
Plain, practical guides to help you plan a decorating job, from understanding costs and comparing quotes to choosing the right paint finish.
Costs & planning
What Affects the Cost of Painting and Decorating a House?
There's no standard price for decorating a house, and anyone who quotes without seeing the job is guessing.
What Should a Decorating Quote Include?
A quote is more than a price.
How Long Does It Take to Redecorate a Whole House?
The honest answer is that it depends, and anyone who gives you an exact number without seeing the house is guessing.
Interior
Which Paint Finish Is Best for Each Room?
The finish of a paint, how shiny it is, matters as much as the colour.
How Do You Get a Smooth Finish on Old, Damaged Walls?
Paint doesn't hide a bad wall.
Can You Wallpaper Over Walls That Aren't Perfectly Smooth?
The short answer is often, but not without preparation.
How Do You Choose Paint Colours for Your Home?
Choosing colours is the part of decorating people enjoy most and worry about most.
Exterior
When Is the Best Time of Year to Paint the Outside of a House?
For most houses in the UK, the best time to paint outside is from late spring to early autumn, when the weather is mild and dry.
How Often Should Exterior Woodwork and Masonry Be Repainted?
There's no single answer, because paint lasts for different lengths of time depending on the surface, the paint, the preparation and how exposed the house is.
Kitchens & specialist finishes
Is Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets Better Than Replacing the Kitchen?
A new kitchen is one of the most expensive jobs in a home, and plenty of kitchens that look tired are perfectly sound underneath.
How Do You Plan a Hand-Painted Mural for a Feature Wall?
A hand-painted mural can turn a plain wall into the focal point of a room, but the best ones are planned long before any paint is opened.
Commercial & landlord
Trends & ideas
What Paint Colours Are Trending in UK Homes Right Now?
Every autumn the big paint brands announce their colours of the year, and every year the same question follows: should you actually paint your home that way?
What Is Colour Drenching, and Will It Work in My Home?
Colour drenching means painting a whole room in one colour, from the walls and ceiling to the skirting boards and doors.
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