Cost of Papering/Painting One Wall

[NOSPAMnet]

I know this is DIY but I'm sure some of you will be able to give an opinion .I have a wall that has been gyproc'd and emulsioned .but the finish simply isn't right compared to the other walls and the ceiling and when I did it I could not get it to a satisfactory finish and I want a decorator to line it and then emulsion it . It is 2.3m x 4.3m with no awkward shapes . There is a rad in the middle but presumably that can stay .I have been quoted £330 in total with all paper and paint provided by the contractor .Work to be done over 2 days ...

I'm in Glasgow..Does that sound reasonable?

[Cicero]

==================================== I would consider this a very expensive wall - equivalent to about £1300-00p for the whole room. You don't say how much preparation is required but probably not much. Materials would be about 3 rolls of lining paper and about 2.5 litres of paint. That should be less than £20-00p for materials. You can get some idea of prices from:

or from local shops.

The wall requires about 9 lengths at 2.3m (7'6") of lining paper and a competent decorator would easily manage that in an hour or so. Similarly with the painting - about an hour for each of two coats. Obviously there are overheads such as travel etc. but the actual job is about 3 hours over two days to allow for drying times. A generous allowance would be two half days. You shouldn't be paying him to watch paper dry. I would suggest getting other quotes.

Cic.

[NOSPAMnet]

Thx..I did think it was expensive ..There will be very little prep work needed..sizing I'd guess ..The walls are smooth . I will get other quotes .I just stuck the job on

to see what turned up .

[geoff]

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Erm - better not answer that

[Cicero]

=================================== Best of luck with the other quotes but if you can do it yourself it's only a £20-00p job.

Cic.

[NOSPAMnet]

Go on ...You know you want to .

[NOSPAMnet]

Yeah...I have papered before but I'm just afreaid of making a hash of it seeing it's paper on to painted Gyproc and if the paper needed to come off that might knacker the backing paper on the board

[Cicero]

================================== Think what you could do with the £310-00 you will save!

Seriously, it isn't a major operation if you take time and care and that's what makes DIY so rewarding.

Cic.

[NOSPAMnet]

LOL....I am seriously tempted .What weight of lining paper should I use .......It won't be that new expensive non-woven stuff I have seen .It's a ridiculous price and u need to buy 6 rolls ..well from here you do anyway .

[Cicero]

I certainly wouldn't consider using lining paper at about £13-00p a roll. I think the heavier grades of standard type of paper are less prone to rip whilst being wet handled so I would suggest a fairly heavy grade which will also cover any slight imperfections in the wall surface. It will also take the paint better without any tendency to bubble from the wetting of the paint.

If you're buying from a specialist decorating shop you might get some good advice on paper choice but I personally would just buy from Wickes, or B&Q etc. because this is a job that's unlikely to go wrong.

Cic.

[mhargreaves08]

I recently posted a job on

They cover also all sorts of home improvement work. Maybe this helps...

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