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External Painters

A coat of paint can transform the exterior of your home. Modern exterior masonry paints are tough, durable and relatively easy to apply to many surfaces. If you decide to go down the DIY route, exterior painting can be carried out with a relatively small amount of equipment. You may need a ladder and safety gear, abrasive paper, primer solution, a trowel, fabric sheets or polythene sheets, masking tape, a paint roller and tray, ladder hook, wire brush, paintbrushes, quick-setting mortar and safety glasses.

Take care to follow safety precautions when working on a ladder. Wear flat shoes with grip, avoid over-reaching and maintain three points of contact where possible. It is also important to wear suitable protective equipment when cleaning old masonry. Exterior house painting can be a time-consuming process with several stages. First, prepare the walls by addressing issues such as mould, damp or cracks in the render. Next, seal and prime dusty or powdery surfaces with a stabilising primer solution. The final stage is painting, using rollers for larger areas and brushes where needed.

Painters and Decorator Exterior Painting Services

Painting and decorating companies offer a wide variety of services, including painting interior and exterior surfaces and carrying out minor repairs. While tackling an exterior decorating job yourself can save money, hiring a painter and decorator may be more suitable if you are short on time or are not comfortable working at height.

Painting an exterior wall requires patience and careful preparation, particularly when ladders or access equipment are involved. Some homeowners may therefore prefer to hire someone to carry out the work rather than complete it themselves.

Choosing a House Painter

A recommendation from someone you know can be a useful place to start when looking for a local painter and decorator, and it may also give you the opportunity to see examples of their previous work. You can also check for memberships of trade associations such as the Painting and Decorating Association.

Before hiring, compare several written quotes, check customer feedback where available and ask whether the painter carries suitable Public Liability Insurance. To get quotes from painters near you, simply click the "post your job" button on this site, enter details of your painting job and contact information, and let local painters get in touch.

House Exterior Painting Cost

Painting the exterior walls of an average three-bedroom semi-detached house, where the surfaces are in suitable condition and there are no major access issues, may cost around £750 for two coats. If the house has already been painted and only needs a fresh coat, the cost may be around £300. Pebble-dashed properties can take longer to paint, so additional labour may be required.

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