Kingsway Windows maintenance
The importance of periodic maintenance on wooden windows cannot be emphasized enough if you want to keep them for future generations. By Periodic I mean once every 7 years at most. You should however keep an eye on the putty work in case that deteriorates, usually seen as cracked putty at the corners. Every 2 years […]
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Conservatory before & after
As part of a property destined for the rental market, this conservatory area was a little frightening and in desperate need of a refresh in order for it to become a little more welcoming. Firstly, the area need to be cleared and cleaned. We then removed the shelves that were no longer fit for purpose […]
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Painting and decorating in Lancaster rd Southampton
We were approached by a client who required us to take a look at her mother’s property and discuss what needed doing to update, decorate, freshen up and make safe, ready for the rental market. The job was time sensitive due to her mother now being in a care home and so the rental income […]
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Clients comments
I am delighted to have the opportunity to recommend Mark Khan in his capacity as a painter and decorator. He came to work on my house last Autumn, in the first instance preparing and then painting the outside of my conservatory. I have never come across anyone before who takes such care in their work. […]
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Repainting windows in Southampton
Another old building. This window required a thorough preparation job. It was then undercoated using grey for the black areas and a white full undercoat for the sashes. The top coat was completed with specialist flexi gloss paint.
Hall, stairs and landing
Hall, stairs and landing project over 3 levels. The existing wallpaper was removed and the walls skimmed with a Gyproc filler. The radiators were removed and as a new carpet was being laid soon the edges of the old carpet were trimmed to allow access to the whole skirting board. The ceiling was painted in […]
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Bedroom refurbishment in Southampton
Bedroom refurbishment. Neutral colours throughout.
Windows repainted on an old house
Large windows on an old house. The windows were in terrible condition and needed lots of attention. The whole house had the same attention and colour scheme. From start to finish this project took a month to complete and 11 rolls of precision edge masking tape. At 52 metres a roll that is over half […]
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Bay windows repaint
Two large bay windows that required just a rub down and repaint.
Bedroom refurbishment in Southampton
Bedroom refurbishment. Ceilings were painted white and the walls in a neutral colour. All woodwork and window in white gloss with the radiator in white gloss enamel paint. The wardrobe doors were painted in white satin.
Flat pack furniture assembly
Flat pack furniture assembly. Ikea wardrobe unit assembled and secured to the wall.
Concrete floor Painting
Concrete screed floor painted in grey. Note the high gloss finish to the paint. Unfortunately whoever put the screed on the floor didn’t get a very good finish so it shows through the paint. Three coats of paint were applied in total.
Front porch
Front porch area refurbished. Walls were painted firstly with Coovar anti damp paint. After this a miss coat of emulsion was applied then a washable emulsion to finish the walls. The window frames were painted with primer, full undercoat and a white gloss top coat.
Hall stairs and landing
Hall, stairs and landing over 3 levels. Walls and ceiling painted in matt emulsion and woodwork done in a satin top coat. Bathroom painted in the same colours using bathroom grade paint.
Bathroom Painting in Southampton
This bathroom was tiled half height already. The ceiling was painted in white bathroom paint and the beautiful stained glass critall window was renovated. The tiles were then extended to ceiling height and the woodwork was painted in a white gloss finish.
Window frames refurbished
Window frames refurbished. Although the windows are upvc the frames are timber and were painted in a dull green colour. They were stripped and repainted with aluminium primer, full undercoat and a white gloss top coat.
Fencing trellis
New fencing trellis erected. The old fencing was removed and replaced with good quality trellis fencing. Gravel boards were fitted to he bottom of the trellis to prevent small pets escaping and new post caps to finish it off.
Floor tiles and painting for an animal boarding company in Southampton
Local animal boarding company needed a refurbishment of an internal boarding area. Floor tiles were laid throughout, walls were dry lined on the exterior walls and new skirting boards fitted. The ceilings were repainted and the walls had a fresh coat of emulsion. All the woodwork was finished in a satin top coat.
Bay Window in Southampton
The bay window needed woodwork replaced which was carried out by Southampton Carpentry. This left bare wood which needed the attention of Southampton Painting. The existing paintwork needed rubbing down to leave a sound flat surface and any filing of cracks and holes was done. The windows were then masked using a precision edge tape […]
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Soffits and Facia boards in Fareham
The condition was very poor and once the old paint was removed large areas of rotten timber was revealed. This meant that the old facia board needed to be removed and replaced. New facia boards were fitted using screws rather than nails. All screw heads were filled using 2 part wood filler and any […]
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Southampton painting 