Painting & decorating costs

[xanderma]

I've never used a decorator before, so have no idea what's involved.

Ideally, I want my room stripped of existing wallpaper, then the woodwork painting (glass-panelled double doors, skirting boards, no windows tho) and new wallpaper putting up. Also, I'd like the ceiling and coving repainting.

Any ideas of what would be a reasonable quote. Also, are decorators happy to strip exisiting paper or not?

(The room is about 12ft x 20ft)

Thanks

[raysparx]

Hi,

A decorator will be quite happy to strip the wallpaper,but if I were you I would do that myself,a decorator can then see the condition of the walls,and give you a proper quote, A decorator where I live would charge in the region of �80-�100 per day,so stripping the paper yourself will save you a fair bit of money, as I say a lot will depend on what making good etc is involved, good luck, Ray

[gastwo]

I go along with Raysparx answer - here in West Wales we paid �10 per hour for a local decorator - did a good clean professional job. So good that we employed him to do the bathroom (stripping, painting and tiling) while we went on holiday. He even watered the plants for us!

[gastwo]

Sorry, didn't read your post thoroughly! I would estimate three to four days work, going on previous experience.

[xanderma]

OK, thanks guys, we've just so much to do it seems as if getting the professionals in is the only way to get it all done before Christmas!

At least I now know a little of what to expect.

Thanks again