GOOD PREPARATION IS KEY

• Cover the area with sheets to protect against spills and dust
• Remove all cabinet knobs and hinges, door knobs, light switch covers and light fittings
• Fill holes in the walls, ceilings and woodwork
• Replaster and skim as required
• Sand and rub down all ceilings, walls and woodwork to a smooth surface
• Remove loose items and dust
• If the budget allows use high grade lining paper
• Apply masking tape
• Cover new plaster using a watered down undercoat to prevent paint absorpsion
• Apply undercoat - one or two coats as required

AFTER PREPARATION - PERFECT PAINTING & DECORATING

• Final design and colour agreement with customer
• Choose required quantities - Matt, Silk, Gloss, Wallpaper
• Apply top coat of paint by hand with a roller using brushes where appropriate
• Apply as many coats as necessary to ensure the colour is even
• Apply different finishes e.g. ragging as required
• Painting woodwork, bannisters, architraves and doors
• Remove masking tape, check the joins and touch up

FINISH THE JOB

• Remove all dust sheets
• Check for drips and repair as necessary
• Replace door fittings, light fittings and switches
• Move furniture back into place
• Dust down, brush up and vacuum clean
• Remove all equipment and unused paint tins
• Send invoice

OTHER SERVICES

Should the job require other services such as electrical, carpentry, plastering, tiling and minor repairs, YP Decorators can recommend professional trades people who will undertake qualityvale for money work.