Our Services
Victorian Property Painting
Specialist painting and decorating for Victorian and Edwardian homes
About This Service
Victorian and Edwardian properties have unique characteristics that require specialist knowledge to decorate well. From high ceilings with intricate plasterwork cornicing to tall sash windows, deep skirtings, picture rails and dado rails, these features require careful attention and appropriate products. Our team has extensive experience working in period properties and takes great pride in enhancing their natural beauty.
What Victorian Property Painting Involves
- Careful preparation of original plasterwork, cornicing and ceiling roses
- Restoration and painting of original joinery — skirtings, architraves and picture rails
- Specialist painting of sash windows and decorative timber features
- Period-appropriate colour palette advice
- Lime-compatible products for properties with lime plaster
- External painting of Victorian brickwork and render
Why Use a Professional?
Victorian properties contain delicate original features that can be easily damaged by careless decoration. Using the wrong products — particularly on original lime plaster — can cause serious and expensive damage. Our team understands the specific requirements of period properties and takes the time to prepare and paint them correctly.
Our Process
Assessment
We assess the property, identifying original features, the condition of plasterwork and any areas requiring specialist treatment.
Colour Advice
We advise on period-appropriate colour palettes that enhance the architecture and features of your Victorian home.
Preparation
We carefully prepare original plasterwork, joinery and features, using appropriate products for the age of the property.
Decoration
We decorate throughout, highlighting original features and delivering a finish that enhances the character of the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colours were Victorian houses painted?
Victorians used rich, deep colours in reception rooms — greens, reds, blues and ochres. Upper rooms tended to be lighter. We can advise on historically accurate palettes.
Can you restore damaged plasterwork?
We can carry out minor plasterwork repairs. For significant restoration work we can recommend specialist plasterers and coordinate with them on the project.
Do you use special products on Victorian properties?
Yes — for properties with original lime plaster, we use breathable, mineral-based primers and paints to avoid trapping moisture in the walls.
Can you highlight cornicing and plaster features?
Absolutely — we can use contrasting colours or specialist techniques to pick out decorative plasterwork and make it a beautiful feature.
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We provide free, no-obligation written quotes for all victorian property painting work across Somerset, Bristol, Bath and the surrounding area.
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“Our Victorian townhouse in Bristol is now beautifully decorated. The team understood period properties and treated every original feature with great care.”
— Dr and Mrs Johnson, Redland
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Contact Decorama Ltd today for a free, no-obligation quote for victorian property painting. Serving Somerset, Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas.