Painting and decorating in Lincolnshire

Painting and decorating: the basics

What the job involves

A decorator prepares surfaces (filling, sanding, caulking), protects floors and furniture, then applies paint or paper. Good preparation is most of the job. Exterior work includes repairing and priming woodwork and masonry before painting and depends on dry weather.

What to ask a pro, and what to have ready

Say which rooms or surfaces, whether you are supplying the paint, and how much filling or stripping there is. Ask for a written quote that lists preparation, coats and the paint to be used, and whether they move furniture and clear up.

Safety and good to know

Older homes (pre-1970s) may have lead paint on woodwork; ask the decorator how they handle sanding it. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.

Good to know

new plaster needs a diluted first coat (a mist coat) before normal paint, and bathrooms and kitchens need a paint made for moisture. Agree in advance who moves furniture, removes curtain poles and switch plates, and how many coats are included; two coats over a sound base is usual, more for a strong colour change.

Written by LincsDirectory from public guidance. It is general information, not advice for your situation. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.