Interior wall painting in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional interior wall painting help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable painting services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£160-£310
Typical Duration
3-5 hrs
Location
Ottery St Mary
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.
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### 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 |
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### 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)
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### 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.*
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### 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 Ottery St Mary?
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.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
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 about Interior wall painting in Ottery St Mary
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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