Woodwork, Trim & Staircase Painting, London
Woodwork takes more prep time per metre than a wall — old gloss needs keying back or stripping before anything new goes on, or the new coat never bonds properly. We paint woodwork and staircases across South and West London from £250 per room.
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Old oil-based gloss needs a light sand to key the surface plus a coat of adhesion primer before a water-based satinwood goes over it, otherwise the new paint can peel off in sheets within weeks.
A staircase gets painted in stages — spindles and stringer one day, treads and handrail once the rest is dry — so the stairs stay usable overnight rather than the whole run being out of action at once.
Price guide
| Item | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Woodwork & trim (per room) | £250–£450 | Skirting, doors, frames |
| Staircase (spindles, handrail, treads) | £450–£850 | Usually 2 days in stages |
Also part of painting & decorating
Questions
- Can you paint over old gloss paint without stripping it?
- Usually yes, with a thorough sand to key the surface and an adhesion primer first — full stripping is only needed where the old paint is flaking or cracked rather than just glossy.
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WhatsApp us photos and we'll get a price range back within a working day — we reply to every enquiry within one working day, usually the same day.