10/07/2026
A high quality paint finish doesn’t just happen when putting the paint on the surface. no matter how high end the brushes and rollers are or how expensive your paint is, the not so secret key to a luxurious, high end finish is good preparation. As the saying goes, ‘you get what you pay for.’
when it comes to a professional, high end paint finish, this is where it’s made, in the preparation stage. Wall and surface preparation is absolutely paramount to achieving a consistently high quality finish.
I pride myself on the finish i provide. It is why I am often booked up well in advance. I take the time to achieve the finish you want. If you want it just ‘toshed up’ and made tidy, I can do that, at a considerably reduced rate but if you want that high quality, high end look, where the end product is more important than outright speed, then read on.
I use specialist dustless sanders with extraction that captures 99.9% of dust particles. an initial pass, highlighting imperfections, high spots are knocked down, low spots are filled and repaired. second pass to flatten surfaces ready for paint.
Once the initial phase of preparation has been completed, a coat of primer/sealer, (mist coat for fresh plaster) is applied to seal in the surface ready for the final finish a light sand before moving on to the final stages.
topcoat is then applied as required (usually a minimum of 2 coats) with a light sand between coats. the continued sanding between coats with a finer grade gives that amazing high end finish.
A similar approach is made to room trim, skirtings, door frames, picture/dado rails, interior doors go through an equally stringent preparation phase before painting.
Not all painters and decorators are the same, please be aware of what you are being quoted for when looking at prices. minimal preparation will lead to a sub standard finish!
I am certainly not the cheapest, I offer an exceptional painting service and quote accordingly. if i’m quoting or estimating a job for you, you’ll always get a quote tailored for your specific requirements. be that a standard or high quality finish.
