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Free UK painting cost guides
Honest 2026 UK painting and decorating cost breakdowns — written by a working Glasgow painter, not a content farm.
£1,800-£4,500 interior, £2,500-£6,000 exterior. Room-by-room breakdown, materials vs labour, VAT.
Read guide → Room-level guide£180-£450 single, £350-£700 double. Walls, ceiling, woodwork, day-rate vs per-room quotes.
Read guide → For painters · trade adviceSpot a difficult client before you lose time and money. Eight warning signs plus six rules to protect yourself.
Read guide → Room-level guide£350-£700 walls + ceiling, £500-£950 with woodwork. Real 2026 UK breakdown by room size, bay windows, picture rails and feature walls.
Read guide → Decisions · paint finishesRoom-by-room finish recommendations. Why UK painters now avoid silk on walls, when eggshell beats gloss, and what to buy for 2026.
Read guide → Room-level guide£380-£960 walls, ceiling and trim; cabinets £700-£1,500 hand-painted or £800-£1,600+ sprayed. Per-door costs, VAT explained.
Read guide → Location guide · ScotlandDay rate ~£165-£250, room ~£419, 2-bed flat £1,500-£2,500. Tenement high-ceiling, cornicing and communal-close costs explained.
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