Westminster Painters & Decorators
Materials & preparation
Practical reading on materials & preparation before you agree a decorating specification.
Discuss your projectPlanning an exterior painting programme
An exterior programme begins with the elevation and the space needed to reach it. In Westminster, material choices, property permissions and highway arrangements should be resolved together.
Practical adviceWhat wall preparation should cover
Good preparation begins with assessing the wall, rather than assuming every room needs the same treatment.
Practical adviceChoosing a paint finish
Sheen, appearance, substrate and everyday use all belong in a paint specification.
Practical advicePlanning wallpaper installation
Choose the paper with the wall, pattern repeat and finishing details in mind.
Practical adviceStains and damp before decorating
Establish why a mark is there before deciding how to cover it.