Plastering, Painting & Decorating

Work can include repairing damaged plaster, preparing sound surfaces, skimming walls and ceilings and finishing new plasterboard where appropriate. The aim is a consistent surface ready for decorating, with edges and corners checked as the work progresses.

Older coatings and textured ceilings are treated carefully. If the condition or safety of a surface is uncertain, it is checked before sanding, scraping or covering it.

Loose material and the cause of damage are dealt with before a new finish is applied. Where painting is also needed, the plaster is allowed to dry before decoration begins. Nova Coat explains the stages and what needs to be ready before the visit.

Interior painting can cover walls, ceilings, doors, frames, skirting and stairs. Filling, sanding and priming are matched to the surface, and plaster repairs are discussed before painting begins.

Fresh plaster is left to dry before paint is applied. The room and surfaces are checked so the work follows the paint maker’s preparation guidance.

Exterior painting can include suitable masonry surfaces, doors and other exterior woodwork. The condition of the existing coating is checked, and preparation is planned around the surface and weather.

Decorating includes the preparation and finishing that help a room feel complete, from making good small marks to painting walls and woodwork in a sensible order. The rooms and items included are agreed before work starts.

Wallpapering starts with a sound, smooth surface. The wall is checked and prepared, then paper is hung with attention to pattern alignment, edges and the finish around corners and openings.