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Answers to common questions about painting, preparation, costs and colour — all based on real experience from working in homes across Bath and BANES.

New Decorating — painter and decorator in Bath, investing in the local area

20 February 20263 min read

Invest in Bath: Why I've Built My Business Here

I'm Jason, and I've run New Decorating in Bath for over 25 years. Here's why I've invested in this city — and why I'm still here.

Interior painting and decorating in Widcombe, Bath — quality finishes for period and modern homes

19 February 20263 min read

Painter & Decorator in Widcombe, Bath: What to Expect

Widcombe is one of Bath's most sought-after neighbourhoods, with Georgian terraces, Victorian villas and period cottages. Here's what to expect when you hire a painter and decorator in Widcombe — and how to get a free quote.

Interior painting and decorating in Odd Down, Bath — quality finishes for local homes

19 February 20263 min read

Painter & Decorator in Odd Down, Bath: What to Expect

Odd Down is a well-established area in south Bath with 1930s semis, post-war housing and newer developments. Here's what to expect when you hire a painter and decorator in Odd Down — and how to get a free quote.

Interior painting and decorating in Weston, Bath — quality finishes for local homes

19 February 20263 min read

Painter & Decorator in Weston, Bath: What to Expect

Weston is a popular residential area in north-west Bath with Victorian and Edwardian terraces and family homes. Here's what to expect when you hire a painter and decorator in Weston — and how to get a free quote.

Interior painting and decorating in Lansdown, Bath — quality finishes for period and modern homes

19 February 20263 min read

Painter & Decorator in Lansdown, Bath: What to Expect

Lansdown is an area to the north of Bath with a mix of period homes and character housing. Here's what to expect when you hire a painter and decorator in Lansdown — and how to get a free quote.

Painter and decorator across Bath and its neighbourhoods — interior and exterior painting, wallpaper, preparation and repair

18 February 20265 min read

The Areas We Work In: Bath and Its Neighbourhoods

From the city centre to Widcombe, Twerton, Larkhall, Combe Down and beyond — here are the Bath areas we work in and what you can expect from a local painter and decorator.

Painter and decorator in Peasedown St John and the Somer Valley — interior and exterior painting across the area

18 February 20264 min read

Peasedown St John and the Areas Around It: Somer Valley Painting and Decorating

Peasedown St John and the villages around it — Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Paulton, Chilcompton, Westfield and Stratton-on-the-Fosse. Here's where we work in the Somer Valley and what you can expect.

Painter and decorator in Twerton, Bath — quality finishes for local homes

16 February 20264 min read

Living in Twerton: A Painter & Decorator Who Knows the Area

I live in Twerton and have been painting and decorating here for years. Here's why that matters — and what you can expect when you hire a decorator who actually knows your neighbourhood.

Weathered wrought iron railings in Bath before restoration — rust, flaking paint and moss

16 February 20264 min read

Painting and Restoring Wrought Iron Railings in Bath

Weathered, rusty railings stripped, treated and repainted to a clean black finish. Here's what's involved in restoring wrought iron railings — and a before and after from a recent job in Bath.

Interior painting and decorating in Keynsham and BANES — quality finishes for local homes

13 February 20263 min read

Painter & Decorator in Keynsham: What to Expect

Keynsham sits between Bath and Bristol with a mix of period homes and new builds. Here's what to expect when you hire a painter and decorator in Keynsham — and how to get a free quote.

Interior painting and decorating in Bath — quality finishes for period and modern homes in Widcombe, Twerton and across BANES

12 February 20264 min read

Decorating in Widcombe and Twerton: Two Bath Neighbourhoods, Different Characters

Widcombe and Twerton are both part of Bath, but they feel different — and the decorating jobs I do in each reflect that. Here's a local decorator's view of both neighbourhoods.

New Decorating painter and decorator at work on a window — preparation and painting in Bath and the surrounding area

9 February 20264 min read

Bath Painter and Decorator: 25 Years' Experience in the Area

I've been working as a painter and decorator in and around Bath for over 25 years. Here's what that experience means for your project — and the local areas I cover.

Surface preparation before painting — sanding and filling walls

25 January 20263 min read

Why Preparation Is the Most Important Part of Decorating

Paint only looks as good as the surface underneath. Here's why preparation is the step that separates a professional finish from a DIY one.

Freshly decorated room with carefully chosen paint colours

18 January 20264 min read

How to Choose the Right Paint Colour for Your Room

Choosing a paint colour can be overwhelming. Here are practical tips to help you pick the right shade for your space.

Exterior of a property being painted with weather-resistant paint

10 January 20263 min read

Interior vs Exterior Paint: What You Need to Know

Interior and exterior paints are designed for very different conditions. Here's what you need to know about choosing the right one.

Room prepared for decorating with furniture moved and dust sheets laid

5 January 20263 min read

How to Prepare Your Home for a Decorator

A few simple things you can do before your decorator arrives to help the job run smoothly and potentially save you money.

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