Painting & Decorating in Bolton & Greater Manchester

Decorating Is Mostly Preparation

Filling, sanding, dusting down, masking, priming — that's where the result is decided. The actual painting is the easy bit. A proper decorator spends two days prepping a room and one day applying paint, not the other way round.

We work that way every time. It's why our finishes hold up — and it's why our cut-in lines around skirting and window frames are sharp enough to look at closely.

Paint Quality Matters More Than Colour

There's a real difference between a £20 trade emulsion and a £50 designer-brand paint — coverage, opacity, washability, and how they age. We'll talk you through what's worth paying for and what isn't, depending on the room and how it's used.

For walls in high-traffic areas (hallways, kids' bedrooms, kitchens) we recommend a washable matt or scuff-resistant finish. For woodwork, eggshell or satinwood — both far more durable than a basic gloss.

Painting New Plaster — Mist Coat First

Fresh plaster needs a watered-down emulsion (a 'mist coat') applied as the first coat so the paint can soak in and bond. Skip this step and the next two coats will eventually peel off. We get this right every time.