Painters and Decorators... A question
Apr 3rd 2006, 8:35 pm
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Painters and Decorators... A question
We've just been quoted £1400 (in UK) for painting 3 rooms (2 at 11 by 11 and one 11 by 17) and 2 smallish hallways, one very small bathroom, and a galley kitchen. Is that about right, expensive, or a rip-off? It's basically one coat of paint everywhere except one wall, ceilings, doors and skirting boards. If anyone's in the know, would appreciate some advice.... Would usually paint myself, but don't have time because off to Oz soonist...
Apr 3rd 2006, 8:36 pm
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Re: Painters and Decorators... A question
Originally Posted by orange&
We've just been quoted £1400 (in UK) for painting 3 rooms (2 at 11 by 11 and one 11 by 17) and 2 smallish hallways, one very small bathroom, and a galley kitchen. Is that about right, expensive, or a rip-off? It's basically one coat of paint everywhere except one wall, ceilings, doors and skirting boards. If anyone's in the know, would appreciate some advice.... Would usually paint myself, but don't have time because off to Oz soonist...
orange, hubbie is a p & d, who is supplying the paint? the painter or yourselves?
hubbie also asked where do you live?
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Apr 4th 2006, 12:29 am
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Re: Painters and Decorators... A question
Originally Posted by orange&
We've just been quoted £1400 (in UK) for painting 3 rooms (2 at 11 by 11 and one 11 by 17) and 2 smallish hallways, one very small bathroom, and a galley kitchen. Is that about right, expensive, or a rip-off? It's basically one coat of paint everywhere except one wall, ceilings, doors and skirting boards. If anyone's in the know, would appreciate some advice.... Would usually paint myself, but don't have time because off to Oz soonist...
Apr 4th 2006, 6:19 am
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Re: Painters and Decorators... A question
Originally Posted by The Jones Family
Not sure on cost as we are in Oz now, but if a professional is doing it it's never 'one coat of paint'. The walls will have to be prepared by rubbing down. filling any holes, rubbing that down. Then you might need a sealer coat and definitely two coats of emulsion. If ceilings, doors and skirting boards are being done the same rules apply. I expect £1400 is good. Pay peanuts get monkeys!
