Author Archives: Southampton Painting
Window refurbishment
Crittall Window refurbishment in Salisbury: These windows are a feature of the property and needed a full refurbishment. After a careful preparation and primer, undercoat and a specialist topcoat they have been restored to their former glory. The solid oak front doors were stripped back to wood and stained and then varnished.
Victorian House refurbishment in Freemantle
This Victorian house was redecorated throughout with the walls needing attention and lots of new woodwork. The loft access needed building along with new skirting boards in the majority of rooms and a new ceiling in the bathroom. All the rooms were repainted in neutral colours and a second hand kitchen that was supplied by […]
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Fencing in Holbury , New Forest
Fencing replaced due to destruction of existing fence by large tree roots. The new fence was diverted around the base of the tree to allow the roots to continue growing without affecting the fence.
Transparent finishes for wood
There has been a tremendous growth of interest in transparent wood finishes which enhance timber rather than hide it under paint. Also, with the restrictions placed upon the use of hardwoods, there has been a marked rise in the popularity of materials that imitate these woods while using the more sustainable softwoods. As colours can […]
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Other types of paint
Other types of paint There are other types of paint available for specific jobs. These include: Primer – These may be oil or water based and are used to seal unpainted surfaces to prevent covering coats of paint soaking in. The appropriate type of primer should be used for the surface being painted – wood, […]
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Guide on types of paint
Gloss Paint By tradition, gloss paints have been oil-based and include resin to give them a hard wearing quality. Some are still oil (solvent) based paints whilst water based gloss paints are now available. Liquid gloss needs an undercoat but gives the more traditional high gloss finish and is extremely hard wearing and resistant to […]
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Basic essentials for a good finish on the redecoration of a room (Part6)
Having the correct tools to complete the job is an essential part of obtaining a professional and lasting finish. It is important to use good quality brushes and rollers as the budget range tend to be worn out before the job is completed. Cheaper brushes in particular have a tendency to loose bristles which will […]
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Basic essentials for a good finish on the redecoration of a room (Part5)
Sep 5: Before starting to paint the woodwork it is a good idea to clean your rollers now as they will not be needed in the next stage. A top tip if you are continuing to another room is to wrap your roller tightly in a carrier bag. This will keep the roller fresh and […]
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Basic essentials for a good finish on the redecoration of a room (Part4)
Step 4: All of your preparation is complete and your ceiling is painted so now it is time to move onto the walls. Firstly you will need a clean roller and 2-3 inch brush. Give your wall emulsion a good stir and make sure you have all the correct tools. The first job is to […]
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Basic essentials for a good finish on the redecoration of a room (Part3)
Step 3: Take a moment to make sure you have all the tools you will need for the next stage. You will need a roller and tray, your paints, a 2-3inch brush, a roller extension handle, a small stepladder or step up box and eye protection goggles. You will be starting with the ceiling so […]
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Basic essentials for a good finish on the redecoration of a room (Part2)
Sep 2: Now your floor and furniture are well protected it is time to start the important preparation work to the walls, ceiling and woodwork. Firstly take a moment to check you have the correct tools to complete the tasks in hand. You will need medium coarse sandpaper, a filling knife, masking tape or decorators […]
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Basic essentials for a good finish on the redecoration of a room (Part1)
On this page I am going to run through the basic essentials for a good finish on the redecoration of a room and then I will talk about the various types of paint and tools that are available. Step 1: The key to a good finish is the preparation work that is required. Without doing […]
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Wooden conservatory in Sholing Southampton
The two pictures show how poor the conservatory looked before renovation. They required extensive woodwork which was completed by Southampton Carpentry and a complete strip and paint which was carried out by myself. Finished conservatory in Sholing Southampton. These pictures show the finished conservatory after a complete refurbishment. The existing paint was removed and the […]
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One bedroom house refurbishment in Southampton
These pictures show a refurbishment undertaken on a one bedroom house. The whole project required painting throughout which was done in a neutral magnolia on the walls with white ceilings and skirting boards. New electric heaters were hung on the walls and curtain poles were put up. Also each window had a roller blind cut […]
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Bay window renovation in Holbury
This picture shows the poor state of repair that the bay window was in. Southampton Carpentry repaired the woodwork and I followed him to give the windows a new paint job. Bay window finished in Holbury. The picture shows the transformation of this window bay. All the original stain glass was kept and the frames […]
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Bathroom redecoration in Merryoak, Southampton
This shows how the bathroom needed a total renovation throughout. The customer wanted a clean, plain white finish to brighten the bathroom up. Finished bathroom redecorated in Merryoak, Southampton. These pictures show the finished bathroom which was tiled, painted and new flooring fitted. Plain white tiles were used throughout, a new bath was fitted and […]
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Stairwell and landing project in Gosport
This stairwell was painted and wallpapered throughout with the same colour schemes running into the landing. The top half was painted and the bottom half wallpapered whilst all the doors, frames, skirting boards and banister were undercoated and glossed.
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