PAINTING & DECORATING · KENSINGTON
Painters and Decorators in Kensington
Colour is only half the paint decision. Kensington painting and decorating that considers the room's use, the look of the finish and the preparation beneath it.
Interiors · Exteriors · Homes & workplaces
A ROOM REFRESH. A DIFFERENT FEEL.
Choose the finish for the way the room is used
A quiet bedroom wall and a busy passage are used differently, even if you want the same colour in both. Before selecting the paint for your Kensington property, discuss the appearance you want and the amount of handling or cleaning the surface is likely to receive.
Right Build offers painting and decorating for residential and commercial properties, from lighter refreshes to more extensive preparation. Bring your room uses into the survey as well as your colour samples. A no-obligation quotation can then describe the agreed preparation and products rather than rely on a vague request for a durable finish.
THE SCOPE, SURFACE BY SURFACE
Interior and exterior scope to consider
The scope should describe both the broad painted surfaces and the finer details around them. The following work can be considered without assuming every room needs every treatment.
Walls and ceilings
Emulsion painting, with old coatings and damaged areas considered before the new colour.
Wallpaper and lining paper
Stripping existing coverings and hanging the replacements you have chosen.
Interior timber
Doors, frames, architraves, skirting, window frames and sills, bannisters and handrails.
Associated preparation
Plastering, making good, coving repairs and assessment of damaged joinery; timber floor staining, varnishing or painting can also be discussed.
Exterior decorating
Preparation and repair of masonry and woodwork, including a discussion of necessary scaffolding.
Commercial and tenancy work
Office colour changes, feature finishes and agreed end-of-tenancy painting.
FROM FIRST ENQUIRY TO FINAL DETAILS
How the decorating work comes together
Describe the rooms' use
Explain handling and cleaning needs alongside the appearance and colour you want.
Assess and specify in writing
The survey informs preparation and the product-and-finish schedule before the quotation is agreed.
Prepare the underlying surfaces
Arrange clearance so agreed surfaces can be protected, cleaned and made good before coating.
Apply the chosen products
Use the agreed specification with suitable drying periods; discuss when rooms return to normal use.
Check the specified result
Review named surfaces and finishes against the schedule and identify any finishing matters.
THE DETAILS THAT MATTER
Assess condition before specifying the product
The chosen sheen should not be expected to repair the surface beneath it. Look for loose coatings, cracks and uneven repairs, and show the affected areas before a product is specified. Tell us about stains or mould and what you know about their history.
Preparation can include stripping wallpaper or old paint, making good damage, skimming or plastering, and cleaning and preparing timber. Doors, frames, windows and sills can be assessed for repair or replacement. Agree the preparation separately from the decorative preference for a matt or more reflective appearance.
PLANNING YOUR DECORATING WORK
Compare sheen and cleaning needs alongside colour
Compare the sample finish as well as the shade. If washability matters, ask about the characteristics of the particular product being considered rather than assuming a sheen name alone answers the question. Record the product, colour and intended surface in the schedule.
List the places where marks or regular cleaning are a concern and identify the quieter surfaces where appearance is the priority. You do not need one finish everywhere to keep a colour scheme coherent. Confirm the final choices before application and discuss drying stages before returning rooms to normal use.
PLANNING A PROJECT IN KENSINGTON
Check designations for your Kensington property
Kensington and Chelsea provides a searchable conservation-area resource. Use your address to check the property before proposed external alterations, and discuss any applicable requirements before the work is specified.
REVIEWS OF RIGHT BUILD GROUP
A good finish matters to our clients.
Google review
★★★★★
I have had various work done by Petar and colleagues since last year and am always delighted with the work. This time he repaired and repainted water damaged ceilings in the flat I am going to sell and it is a brilliant job. Next time I hope he will do me a new kitchen! Such a "Find!!
Francies Moore
February 16, 2021
Google review
★★★★★
Really great service from this team. Great consultation at the start of the project – didn’t feel like they were trying to rush through like other companies. Quote received in a couple of days; really good communication throughout as we went back and forth to book a date. Builder Ivan was lovely and very talented. He did an even better job than we expected AND the quote was bang on. Couldn’t recommend more.
Anna Jones
October 16, 2021
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★★★★★
Fantastic work done that has been enduring. Would absolutely recommend this team for their efficiency, expertise and professional attention.
Sebako Siame
February 16, 2021
BEFORE WE GET STARTED
A few useful answers
Is the colour reference enough to specify the paint?
Record the intended product and finish as well as the shade. The same colour choice does not by itself describe the appearance or performance you are asking for.
Does a sheen name alone tell me how washable paint is?
Discuss the characteristics of the particular product. Explain where marks or cleaning are a concern rather than assuming a general finish name answers every practical question.
Can one colour use different finishes in different rooms?
Make those choices explicit in the schedule. The room's use and the appearance you want can be considered while keeping a shared colour through the property.
Will a different finish conceal damaged plaster?
The surface still needs assessment. Cracks, loose coatings and uneven repairs should be discussed as preparation rather than left for a paint choice to resolve.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR SPACE
Arrange a Kensington decorating survey
Tell us how the Kensington rooms are used as well as the colour you have in mind. We can assess preparation and discuss the specified finishes before the decorating scope is agreed.