Guides
Plain answers to the questions people ask before they hire a painter and decorator in Nottingham: what painting and decorating costs, how to get a finish that lasts, and how to check the firm doing the job. Every figure carries the page it came from.
What decorating costs
Prices for painting rooms and house exteriors, wallpaper, spraying and Artex, and what moves the number.
- Start hereHow Much Does a Painter and Decorator Cost? UK PricesA painter and decorator charges £250 to £400 a day, around £325 on average plus paint, with hourly rates around £32, on Checkatrade's figures. 5 min
- Artex Removal Cost: UK Prices per m² and Asbestos SurveysRemoving Artex costs £15.45 per m² by steaming and £27.12 per m² by chemical removal on Checkatrade's figures, with disposal of Artex containing asbestos priced separately... 5 min
- Cost to Paint the Outside of a House: UK Prices by SizePainting the outside of a semi-detached house costs £2,700 on average, with a range of £1,800 to £3,600, on Checkatrade's figures. 5 min
- Kitchen Cabinet Spraying Cost: Respray Prices per FacingAn average kitchen respray costs £800 to £1,600 on Checkatrade's figures. 4 min
- uPVC Spraying Cost: Windows, Doors and Whole House PricesSpraying every uPVC window and door on a house costs £900 to £1,800, with an average of £1,350, excluding VAT, on Checkatrade's July 2026 prices. 4 min
- Wallpapering Cost: Hanging and Removal Prices per RoomOn Checkatrade's figures, hanging wallpaper costs £12 to £16 per m² for labour only, an average of £14. 5 min
Paint problems and preparation
Why paint peels, blisters and cracks, and how new plaster should be painted so it does not.
- Start hereWhy Is My Paint Peeling? Causes and Fixes, Inside and OutIndoors, paint blisters and flakes when moisture or dirt is trapped under it, and the fix is to sand away the blistered paint, prime and repaint. 5 min
- Painting New Plaster: Drying Times and the Mist CoatNew plaster must be fully dry before you paint it, which takes 2 to 3 days for plaster on plasterboard and 4 to 6 days for backing plaster, and waiting at least a week can... 4 min
Choosing and planning
Checking a decorator, what a quote should say, and when painting the outside needs permission.
- Start hereHow to Choose a Painter and Decorator in NottinghamLook up any membership a decorator claims on the scheme's own register, such as the Dulux Select Decorators search by town or postcode or the Painting and Decorating Associ... 6 min
- Do You Need Planning Permission to Paint Your House?You do not need planning permission to paint your house or repaint its window and door frames, which the Planning Portal counts as repairs, maintenance or minor improvements. 5 min
When you are ready
The Best Painters and Decorators in Nottingham
Ten firms, ranked on trade memberships, written guarantees and years in the trade.