Decorating & Paint
Painting & Decorating Costs Per Room
UK painting and decorating costs by room size, finish and trade — day rates, cost per m² and a full-house redecoration budget for 2026.
Guide · Updated 16 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Decorating & Paint
Paint, wallpaper, panelling and decorating costs.
Decorating & Paint
Plantation Shutters: Cost & Types
Plantation shutters cost guide for UK homes — prices per window, materials (MDF, hardwood, ABS), louvre sizes, installation, and how to choose the right type.
Guide · Updated 7 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
Decorating & Paint
Blinds vs Curtains vs Shutters
Compare window blinds, curtains, and shutters on cost, thermal performance, light control, and which rooms suit each — with UK 2026 prices per window.
Guide · Updated 4 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Decorating & Paint
Choosing Paint Colours: A Practical Guide
Choosing paint colours that work in your home depends on light, room size, and undertones. Practical advice on LRV, testing, and building a coherent colour scheme.
Guide · Updated 1 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
Decorating & Paint
Primer, Undercoat & Topcoat Explained
Understand the difference between primer, undercoat and topcoat, when to use each, and how to build a correct paint system for walls, woodwork and metal in UK homes.
Guide · Updated 24 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Decorating & Paint
Best Paint for Kitchens & Bathrooms
Choose the right kitchen and bathroom paint with this UK guide covering sheen levels, moisture resistance, key specs, costs and top product types to look for.
Guide · Updated 21 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Decorating & Paint
Wallpaper Types & Hanging Basics
A UK guide to wallpaper types — vinyl, paste-the-wall, fabric and more — with costs, pattern repeat basics and step-by-step hanging tips for a professional finish.
Guide · Updated 20 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Decorating & Paint
Wall Panelling & Feature Wall Ideas
Explore wall panelling types, costs (£8–£60/m²), installation tips and feature wall ideas for UK homes, from MDF shaker panels to tongue-and-groove.
Guide · Updated 11 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Decorating & Paint
Wallpaper vs Paint + How Much Wallpaper to Buy
Wallpaper or paint? Cost comparison plus a roll calculator method — including pattern repeats — to work out exactly what you need.
Guide · Updated 2 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Decorating & Paint
Types of Paint: Emulsion, Eggshell, Satin & Gloss
Understand every paint finish — matt, emulsion, eggshell, satin, and gloss — so you choose the right sheen and formulation for every room and surface.
Guide · Updated 27 Apr 2026 · 7 min read
Decorating & Paint
How Much Paint Do I Need?
Work out exactly how much paint you need. UK coverage rates, worked examples and a room-by-room method for walls, ceilings and woodwork.
Guide · Updated 11 Apr 2026 · 6 min read