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Painter in Molesey
A painter and decorator prepares and paints the inside and outside of a home. Most of the skill is in the preparation.
About Molesey
East and West Molesey are in Elmbridge, Surrey, facing Hampton Court Palace across the Thames, with the River Mole joining the river here. Much of the housing is close to water, which is worth keeping in mind when planning work. Molesey is close to the Thames and the River Mole.
Walls near the water can be prone to damp and mould, so ask about stain-blocking primers and paints made for damp rooms.
Molesey is in Elmbridge, Surrey. If you cannot find the right painter here, the nearby places Walton-on-Thames, Esher, Kingston and Sunbury each have their own page below or in the full list.
What a painter does
Painters protect floors, fill and sand surfaces, apply primer and undercoat, then finish with topcoats. A cheaper quote often means less preparation.
Jobs people often ask painters to do:
- Painting the outside of a house
- Wallpapering
- Filling and sanding before painting
- Painting kitchen units
- Redecorating after building work
Before you book a painter
- Ask how many coats are included, and whether the paint is part of the price or you buy it.
- Ask what preparation is planned. Filling, sanding and priming usually take longer than painting itself.
- Ask how furniture will be moved and covered, and who puts it back.
- If woodwork has rot, the painter should say so rather than paint over it. Fixing it first saves repainting.
Find a painter on Labora
- Start by opening Labora Tradesmen and making an account.
- Write up what you need from a painter near Molesey, as clearly as you can.
- When quotes arrive, check them against the questions above and choose.
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Molesey painters can use Labora to look for local work, send quotes, issue invoices and keep a diary of jobs and CIS records.
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