Interior wall painting in Exeter
Professional interior wall painting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£160-£310
Typical Duration
3-5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Interior walls painted with proper preparation for smooth, even coverage. Filled, sanded, cut-in clean, and painted with quality emulsion for a fresh, lasting finish.
Transform Your Space in a Day
Fresh paint is the quickest, cheapest way to completely change how a room feels. Tired beige to crisp white, dark walls to light and bright, or a bold feature wall - one day's work and it's like a different room.
💡 Pro tip: The quality of wall painting is 70% in the prep work. Anyone can roll paint on a wall. Getting it smooth, even, and with clean edges takes proper filling, sanding, and cutting-in technique. Rush the prep and you'll see every crack and lump through the paint.
Why Professional Wall Painting Matters
Painting walls looks easy until you try it. Getting professional results without mess takes experience and proper technique.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Holes and cracks filled, sanded smooth | Every imperfection shows through |
| Clean straight lines at ceiling and skirting | Wobbly edges, paint on ceiling |
| Even coverage, no roller marks or streaks | Patchy walls, missed spots |
| Furniture and floors protected | Paint splashes everywhere |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Prep | Fill holes and cracks, sand smooth, protect room |
| Cut-in | Paint edges carefully (ceiling, skirting, corners) |
| Roll | Two coats with proper coverage, no marks |
| Finish | Clean up, furniture back, room ready to use |
📦 You're Left With
- Fresh, evenly painted walls
- Clean edges and corners
- Protected floors and furniture (no splashes)
Pricing Guide
| Room Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small bedroom | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
| Average living room | 4-5 hrs | £210-£260 |
| Large room/open plan | 5-6 hrs | £260-£310 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Price assumes standard ceiling height (2.4m) and walls in reasonable condition. High ceilings or heavily damaged walls take longer.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Room refresh - tired colours made fresh
✅ Just moved in - make it yours with new colours
✅ Selling up - fresh neutral paint adds value
✅ After repairs - new plaster or filled holes need painting
Why Choose Us for Interior wall painting in Exeter?
Walls properly filled and prepped first
Clean cut-in at edges and corners
Even coverage with no roller marks
Quality paint that lasts for years
What to Expect
Step 1: Prep & Protect
I fill any holes, cracks, or imperfections with filler, sand smooth when dry, and protect your floor and furniture with sheets.
Step 2: Cut-In Edges
Paint the edges carefully first - along the ceiling, skirting, and into corners. This is the skilled bit that makes the finish look professional.
Step 3: Roll Two Coats
Two coats rolled on with proper coverage. Work systematically so there are no missed patches or roller marks. Leave you with a smooth, even finish.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fancy painting your own walls? Here's how to get decent results:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- 9 inch roller with medium pile sleeve
- Roller tray and liner
- 2 inch angled brush for cutting in
- Decorator's filler and filling knife
- Fine sandpaper (120 grit)
- Dust sheets and masking tape
- Sugar soap for cleaning
🎨 Surface prep (don't skip this)
- Move furniture away from walls, protect floor
- Fill every hole, crack, and dent with filler
- Let filler dry completely (couple of hours minimum)
- Sand filled areas smooth - you shouldn't see or feel them
- Wipe walls down with sugar soap to remove grease and dirt
- Let dry completely before painting
🖌️ Painting technique
- Start with cutting in (edges first, roller second)
- Use an angled brush and steady hand for clean lines
- Don't overload your brush - causes drips
- Roll in a W pattern, then fill in - avoids lines
- Keep a wet edge (don't let sections dry between roller loads)
- Two thin coats always beat one thick coat
- Let first coat dry 2-4 hours before second coat
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not filling and sanding properly (every mark shows)
- Cheap paint that needs four coats to cover
- Overloading the roller (causes drips and texture)
- Not protecting the floor properly
- Trying to do it in one coat
- Forgetting to stir the paint thoroughly
💡 Pro trick: Cut in the entire room first, then roll it all. Don't do one wall at a time - the cut-in edges will dry at different rates and show as lines. Cut everything, then immediately roll everything. Keeps a wet edge and looks seamless.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Colour testing is essential: Buy sample pots and paint patches on different walls. Look at them in morning light, afternoon sun, and evening lamplight. Colours change dramatically. What looks perfect in the shop can look terrible in your actual room.
Doing the ceiling too? Get both done together - I'm already set up and you save on the callout cost. Ceiling first, then walls.
Victorian or Georgian house with high ceilings? They take longer to paint (more ladder work, more cutting in), but they look spectacular when done properly. Worth the extra time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you move furniture or do I need to clear the room first?
I can move lighter furniture into the middle and work around it - sofas, chairs, small tables. Heavy stuff like wardrobes and beds stays put, I just pull them out from the wall and protect them. Valuables, ornaments, and fragile stuff - you'll want to move those yourself.
How many coats of paint do walls need?
Usually two coats. First coat covers and seals, second coat gives proper depth and even colour. Going from dark to light sometimes needs three coats. I'll tell you what's needed when I see your walls and your chosen colour.
Can you paint over wallpaper or does it need stripping first?
Depends on the wallpaper. If it's smooth vinyl and firmly stuck, you can paint over it. If it's textured, embossed, or coming loose anywhere, it needs stripping first - paint won't fix dodgy wallpaper. I'll advise when I see it.
Will it be dry by the end of the day?
Touch dry in an hour or two. You can put furniture back carefully the same day. Fully cured in 24-48 hours, but it's protected and useable from the moment I leave. Avoid scrubbing or knocking the walls for a few days while it hardens completely.
Do I need to choose paint colours before you start?
Yes - I need to know what paint to bring. Grab sample pots and test them on your actual walls first. Colours look completely different in different rooms and lights. What looks perfect in the shop can look terrible on your wall at home.
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