Painting & decorating in Bootle

You should book a refresh when you see peeling paint, cracks or stained wallpaper.

• Refresh rooms between tenancies to stay legal.
• Paint outside every five to ten years.
• Repaint before selling to boost property value.
• Look for cracks in your window frames.
• Book exterior work for dry, warm months.
• Budget around £250 to £500 per room.

Your decorator will start by covering your floors and furniture with dust sheets.

• Preparation like sanding and filling comes first.
• Professionals apply primer to help paint stick.
• They paint ceilings and walls before woodwork.
• Wallpaper requires sizing the walls for grip.
• Expect light noise and some paint smells.
• Decorators tidy up their kit every evening.

A professionally decorated home feels brighter, cleaner and more relaxing to live in.

• Smooth walls are much easier to clean.
• Modern paints resist mould and damp.
• Quality finishes stop wood from rotting.
• Neutral colours make small rooms feel bigger.
• Trade paint stays bright for many years.
• Good decor increases your home's total value.

Hiring a professional ensures a durable finish that lasts much longer than DIY work.

• Ask about water based low odour paints.
• Check if they include paint costs.
• Ask how they handle waste water.
• Discuss which rooms are off limits.
• Confirm how many coats they will apply.
• Ask if they can fix wall holes.