Interior Painting Services
Interior painting transforms a room without the cost of renovation. Whether you need a single room refreshed or a full house repainted, find qualified decorators near you.
12 businesses offering this service
What does interior painting involve?
Interior painting covers walls, ceilings, woodwork, skirting boards and doors. A professional decorator will prepare surfaces first — filling cracks, sanding rough patches and priming bare plaster — before applying two coats of finish. Proper preparation is what makes the difference between a job that looks good for 6 months and one that holds up for 5 years.
What to expect from a professional
A good decorator arrives with dust sheets, fills and sands before touching a brush, and leaves the space clean. Expect a site visit before quoting — anyone pricing a room over the phone without seeing it is guessing. The visit should take 15-30 minutes and the quote should be written, itemised and include materials.
How much does interior painting cost in the UK?
Prices vary by region and property type but typical 2026 rates are: single bedroom £250–£400, living room £300–£500, full 3-bed house £1,800–£3,000. London rates run 20–30% higher. These figures include materials. Day rates for decorators range from £180–£280 depending on experience and location.
How to choose an interior painter
Check reviews for specific mentions of prep quality and tidiness — not just the star rating. Ask if they carry public liability insurance (minimum £1m cover). Request a written quote before agreeing anything. If the price seems unusually low, ask what preparation they plan to do — that is usually where corners get cut.
FAQs
How long does it take to paint a room?
A single bedroom typically takes one day for a competent decorator, including prep, two coats on the walls and a touch-up on the woodwork. Larger rooms or those needing significant repairs can take two days. A full 3-bed house usually runs four to six days depending on condition and how much woodwork is involved.
Do I need to move my furniture before the decorator arrives?
Move smaller items and valuables yourself beforehand. Most decorators will shift larger furniture into the centre of the room and cover it with dust sheets, but this takes time and is sometimes not included in the quote. Confirm before the job starts so there are no surprises on the day.
What paint should be used for interior walls?
A matt emulsion is standard for walls and ceilings in living rooms and bedrooms — it hides imperfections and is easy to touch up. Kitchens and bathrooms need a washable or moisture-resistant emulsion. Woodwork (skirting, doors, frames) typically gets a satinwood or eggshell finish, which is harder-wearing and easier to clean than matt.
Will I need to leave my home while the painting is done?
Rarely. Most interior decorating jobs use low-VOC water-based paints that dry quickly and have little odour. You can usually stay in the property, though you will need to keep clear of the room being worked on. If oil-based paints or specialist primers are being used, the decorator should tell you in advance — better ventilation will be needed.
Do interior painters offer any guarantee on their work?
Reputable decorators will typically guarantee their work for at least 12 months against peeling, flaking or uneven coverage caused by poor application. This does not cover normal wear or damage. Get the guarantee in writing as part of your quote. It is also worth checking whether the painter is a member of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA), which has a code of conduct members must follow.
How do I get an accurate quote for interior painting?
Invite at least two or three decorators to visit the property before quoting. A proper quote should be itemised, listing labour and materials separately, and should specify the number of coats, the paint brand and whether prep work such as filling and sanding is included. Avoid any quote given over the phone without a site visit — it will almost certainly change once the decorator sees the actual state of the walls.
Interior Painting Services in
Alex Drexler Painter & Decorator
New Romney, Kent, South East England, TN28 8BU
Welcome to Alex Drexler Painter and Decorator, established in 2007, is now one
Bds (uk)
Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England, L34 1PP
BDS UK Ltd, established in 2002, is a specialist painting and decorating
Chapple Interiors
Prenton, Merseyside, North West England, CH43 9HJ
Whether you're looking for a painter and decorator to create a warm and cosy
Andy Spenceley
Lancaster, Lancashire, North West England, LA1 4NT
As a member of the 'Dulux Select Decorators' you, as the customer, can be
Decomore Painting & Decorating
Blackheath, South East London, London, SE3 8SR
Here at South London Painters and Decorators we specialize in commercial
TM Decorating
London Colney, Hertfordshire, East England, AL2 1ER
We're firm believers that you're only as good as your last job. While the
Pro Dec (South West)
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West England, GL2 2AL
As we continue to expand, we are always looking for new painters and decorators
Clive Campion Painter & Decorator
Redditch, Worcestershire, West Midlands, B97 5AN
Clive Campion has gained a superb reputation for being a high quality painter
Simon Santucci Decorators
Exmouth, Devon, South West England, EX8 2QN
Simon Santucci and his team are Dulux Select Approved Painter and Decorators in
Primrose Painting
Royston, Hertfordshire, East England, SG8 5BN
Primrose Painting is a well-established painting and decorating company
Barrmuir Property
Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland, KA7 1SQ
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JBS Professional Decorating
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, East England, LU7 1SF
All our tradesman are fully qualified and insured giving you that proffesional