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    Home Painters & Decorators Question

    Painting living room ceiling

    Painters & Decorators

    How much would it cost to paint a ceiling after skimming?

    Asked by Joyce on 26th Feb 2020
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    KGG Services Handyman in Bromley
    Best Answer
    "The best result is to water down 50% of emulsion and apply to new plaster then give it two good coats of paint."
    Answered on 26th Feb 2020 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
    jd painting services Decorator in Gravesend
    "Hi Joyce; it's dependant on size of ceiling etc, but usually for a mist plus 2 coats no more than £120."
    Answered on 26th Feb 2020 - Member since Dec 2015 - report
    b r brunt Decorator in Shoreham-by-Sea
    "It needs one thinned coat and 2 full coats of emulsion so it would cost around £160 to do the whole job."
    Answered on 26th Feb 2020 - Member since Nov 2018 - report
    ors painting and decorating Decorator in Port Talbot
    "I should think one ceiling should be doable in a day with mist coat and top coats depending on size. Day rates would be £100-£150 for a good painter. It’s not a tricky job just time consuming waiting for coats to dry. I like to spray my ceilings for a better finish."
    Answered on 26th Feb 2020 - Member since Feb 2019 - report
    Ssslight Building and Cleaning Services
    "Hi,
    This may in part answer your question.
    This depends on the material placed on Ceiling area and also the size.
    Most painters that I am aware of charge on a daily rate which could be £120.00-£150.00.
    This could also differ depending on differences in the job ie, high ceilings etc.
    I hope this helps answer your questions.

    KR,
    Steven.
    Ssslight Building Services."
    Answered on 26th Feb 2020 - Member since Aug 2018 - report
    PRO -DEC Decorator in Lancaster
    "Depending on size, and would need 3 coats on new plaster/skim £100 - £125"
    Answered on 16th May 2020 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
    DR Maintence
    "Most painters will charge you for a day's work between £100-£150"
    Answered on 3rd Apr 2020 - Member since Apr 2017 - report
    PETE TONER DECORATING Decorator in Stockport
    "Most decorators don't like doing half a days work, myself included.
    Day rate is between £120 - £150 (Even when skimming, it could still need a bit of filling)."
    Answered on 26th Feb 2020 - Member since Feb 2019 - report
    J M Pristine Decorators Decorator in Cardiff
    "Standard £150 day rate. Should take a day if that depending on drying times."
    Answered on 24th Mar 2020 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
    Lg decorators
    "The ceiling will need a little prep work for example a light sand down around the edges to de-nib any plaster then a mist coat (watered down emulsion), then full coats of white emulsion. It’s a days work so anything between £120 and £150."
    Answered on 2nd Mar 2020 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
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