Guides
Guides for Ealing homes
Practical, specific advice on colours, period interiors, exteriors, how often to repaint and getting ready for decorators.
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Choosing paint colours for Ealing homes
The right colour depends less on the chart and more on the light, the age of the house and how each room is used. This guide covers how to choose, test and finish colours so they look the way you expected once they are on the walls.
Interior painting ideas for Victorian and Edwardian homes in Ealing
Victorian and Edwardian houses reward careful decorating, but they come with old plaster, layers of historic paint and details that are easy to spoil. This guide covers what to check first and how to combine period features with colour you will enjoy living with.
Exterior painting tips for homes in Ealing
Exterior paint lasts when it goes onto a sound, dry surface in the right weather. These tips cover timing, preparation, the main surfaces on a London house, and the points to check before any paint goes on.
How often should you repaint your house?
There is no fixed schedule for repainting, but there are sensible ranges for each room and surface. This guide sets them out, along with the signs that paint has had its day and what makes a finish last longer.
Preparing your home before the painters arrive
A little preparation before the first day makes decorating quicker, cleaner and less disruptive. This guide covers what to sort out yourself, what the decorator usually does, and the common mistakes that spoil a finish.
An indicative price in a few minutes
Describe the work, add photos if you have them, and see an indicative range straight away. A decorator then reviews everything and confirms a fixed quotation.