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UK Painter's Guide to Quoting Interior Decorating

How UK painters and decorators quote interior painting, wallpapering, and specialist finishes. Covers day rates and per room pricing.

10 February 20266 min read
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Interior decorating is steady work for UK painters. Here's how to quote it.

Per Room Pricing

Painting Only

  • Small bedroom: £200-350
  • Double bedroom: £300-450
  • Living room: £350-550
  • Kitchen: £250-400
  • Bathroom: £200-350

Including Woodwork

  • Add 30-50% to above prices
  • Includes: Doors, frames, skirting, windows

Wallpapering

Standard Wallpaper

  • Per roll hung: £25-40
  • Feature wall: £100-200
  • Full room: £300-600

Specialist Wallpaper

  • Grasscloth: £50-80/roll
  • Silk: £60-100/roll
  • Murals: £200-500

Day Rates

  • Painter/decorator: £180-280/day
  • London rates: £250-350/day

Preparation Pricing

  • Stripping wallpaper: £8-15/m²
  • Filling and sanding: Included
  • Mist coat: Included
  • Sugar soap wash: Included

Quote Structure

  • Labour: Per room or day rate
  • Materials: Included or separate
  • Paint: Customer supply or included
  • Preparation: Itemised if extensive

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