Our Services
Woodwork Painting
Expert painting of all interior and exterior timber woodwork
About This Service
Woodwork painting requires patience, preparation and the right products. Whether it is interior skirtings and architraves or exterior fascias and window frames, our woodwork painting specialists produce a smooth, durable finish that protects timber and enhances the overall decoration. We work with all types of timber and can advise on the best system for each application.
What Woodwork Painting Involves
- Thorough preparation — filling, sanding and knotting of timber
- Application of appropriate primer for bare or stripped wood
- One coat of undercoat where required
- Application of two full coats of satinwood, eggshell or gloss finish
- Painting of interior woodwork — doors, frames, skirtings, architraves
- Painting of exterior woodwork — fascias, bargeboards, sills, window frames
Why Use a Professional?
Woodwork painting requires multiple coats and proper preparation to achieve a smooth, runs-free finish. The sanding between coats and careful application technique that professionals bring makes the difference between a brushmarky amateur finish and a smooth, furniture-quality result.
Our Process
Preparation
We fill any holes, treat any knots with knotting solution and sand all surfaces back to a smooth, even base.
Priming
We apply an appropriate primer coat to all bare or stripped timber, filling the grain.
Undercoat
We apply one coat of undercoat in the appropriate colour family, sanding lightly before the finish coat.
Finish Coats
We apply two finish coats of the appropriate sheen level — satin, eggshell or full gloss — for a smooth, professional result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use gloss or satinwood on woodwork?
Full gloss is traditional and hardwearing but shows every imperfection. Satinwood has a subtler sheen that is more forgiving and currently more popular for interiors.
How do I get a smooth finish on woodwork?
The secret is multiple thin coats with light sanding between each. Never try to achieve full coverage in one coat — it will run and sag.
Can you strip and repaint heavily painted woodwork?
Yes — we can strip multiple layers of old paint using heat guns or chemical strippers before repainting, which produces a far better result than painting over heavy build-up.
How long does exterior woodwork paint last?
Exterior woodwork paint typically lasts four to six years depending on the aspect and exposure before requiring repainting.
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We provide free, no-obligation written quotes for all woodwork painting work across Somerset, Bristol, Bath and the surrounding area.
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“The woodwork throughout our house was looking dull and the gloss had gone flat. Decorama repainting all the woodwork made the rooms look bright and fresh again.”
— Anne D, Redland
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Contact Decorama Ltd today for a free, no-obligation quote for woodwork painting. Serving Somerset, Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas.