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

Roome's Decor

Roome's Decor

Crewe, Cheshire, North West England, CW1 5RU

Paul Roome is the Managing Director of the company. He has taken the business over from his father who started trading under the R & R Décorators name in 1982. Since that time the company has grown steadily and Paul has taken control of the business and changed the name to Roomes Décor Ltd. The company has continued to expand, primarily through word-of-mouth referrals, and repeat business, because of the quality of work provided. less

Adam Baker Decorating Contractor

Adam Baker Decorating Contractor

Crowborough, East Sussex, South East England, TN6 2NB

Our painting and decorating company can boast both many years of experience and many successfully completed projects. You will get serious work at reasonable prices. Our personnel are specialised and receive ongoing further training; this means you can rely on our workmanship at all times. less

R S Painting & Decorating

R S Painting & Decorating

Bognor Regis, West Sussex, South East England, PO22 6BW

He was understanding while we waited for planning permission to change the colour of the exterior rendering. The redecoration was carried out precisely to (my wife's) exacting specification. He also laid a hearth in front of the Rayburn and tiled the kitchen to an equally high standard. He restored an oak beam in the kitchen ceiling by removing layers of black gloss pain. He also restored and stained wooden floors and a staircase. less

J.W. Hackett Building & Refurbishments

J.W. Hackett Building & Refurbishments

Guildford, Surrey, South East England, GU4 7LL

We specialise in general local building work, painting and decorating and roofing for both domestic and commercial buildings/properties. We based in Guildford but provide these services in Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex. We specialise in painting and decorating, roofing and general building work. We cover all aspects of property maintenance for both local domestic and commercial customers throughout Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex. less

Gray & Sons

Gray & Sons

Falkirk, Falkirk, Scotland, FK2 9LQ

Make your home look its best with painting and paper hanging from Gray & Sons. Based in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, we are professional painters and decorators with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and our attention to detail. We're always happy to provide free advice and information and we can finish most jobs within a day. No job is too big or too small for our team. We have all the equipment we need and we are fully insured. less

The Colour Chat Decorating

The Colour Chat Decorating

Muswell Hill, North London, London, N10 3UJ

The Colour Chart Decorators are a 3rd and 4th generation reliable family business bringing over 50 years of combined expertise. As professional decorators all of our services are fully certified and insured and carried out by our own team of well-established reliable professional painters and decorators to an agreed time table and specification of your choice. less

P Johnson Decorators

P Johnson Decorators

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS13 3LT

Have you recently moved home and considered redecorating your new property? Maybe you are trying to sell your property but the tired exterior isn't attracting potential buyers? You don't want to spend time slaving away to get your house looking the way that you want it to, are you looking for a reliable, honest, local decorator? Then contact me, Phil Johnson, I live in West Leeds and am a sole trader so I will deal with your decorating needs personally from quote to finished job. less

PJP Painting & Decorating

PJP Painting & Decorating

York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber,

And when we start decorating, this attention to detail continues. We use only the best quality paints - usually Dulux, unless you request another brand. On ceilings and walls, we use two full coats, and on woodwork, we use a primer, undercoat and one or two coats of gloss or satinwood. When wallpapering, we always use anti-fungal paste - and we unscrew light switches and sockets to paper or paint behind them, giving the neatest possible finish. less

Holbeton Painting

Holbeton Painting

Plymouth, Devon, South West England, PL8 1LN

Quite simply, we specialise in painting kitchens across the South Hams, Devon & Cornwall. Corrina set up the Holbeton Painting company following a frustrating search for a general decorator to paint a kitchen who had the requisite skills, equipment and patience to transform a handmade wooden kitchen back in 2008. less

Decor Plus Painting Contractors

Decor Plus Painting Contractors

Widnes, Cheshire, North West England, WA8 0QR

On the following pages you will find a brief description of the company and the services we provide. We hope it will answer any query you may have but if not please don't hesitate to contact us as We will be more than pleased to help in any way we can. less

P D S

P D S

Margate, Kent, South East England, CT9 3XQ

P D S are based in Margate, Kent and provide a complete decorating and restoration service throughout the south east. We specialize in high quality interior and exterior painting and decorating for residential customers. We cater for all types and size of decorating project and provide an efficient, reliable, professional service with an end result pleasing both decorator and client. less

Sevenoaks Painters

Sevenoaks Painters

Sevenoaks, Kent, South East England, TN13 3XA

Sevenoaks Painters provides professional painting and decorating services. Interior painting, exterior painting, wallpapering, and decorating. Free quotes available. Serving the local area. less

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