Painting and Decorating Services
The Art is in Artisan
Artisan Painting & Decorating is a professional service provider specialising in high-quality decorating and master finishing. We can provide a wide range of traditional and modern decorating services.
Our specialisms include:
PAINTING
Painting using contemporary and traditional materials.
- Modern/contemporary paints
- Limewash
- Distemper
- Hydraulic Lime
- Mineral Paints
- Breathable Emulsions
- Low VOC/air purifying products
Consultancy, including heritage conservation advice / surveys
Wallpapering
- Anaglypta and Embossed wallpaper
- Flock wallpapers
- Metallic wallpaper
- Fabric
- Woven and non-Woven
- Vinyl
- Lining
- Duplex
Paint removal using Chemical Poultice or paste - DCM and non-DCM methods
Specialist decorating
- Gilding with gold leaf
- Metal leaf
- Liquid metal paints
- Patina paint and ageing effects
- Graining
- Marbling
Wood treatments
- Staining
- Polishing
- Varnishing
Painting & Decorating
Painting traditional buildings requires a different approach to modern buildings. We cater for both. In addition to modern, impermeable paints we regularly work with permeable (breathable) products such as distemper paints, emulsions, clay paints and limewash and any product suitable for use in traditional and historic buildings.
Wallpapering
Wallpaper is another area where historic buildings need special consideration compared to their modern counterparts, but again Artisan Painting & Decorating has the knowledge and ability to cater for both equally. We are wallpaper hangers and installers for all types and periods, Anaglypta wallpapers, embossed wallpaper, flock wallpapers, metallic wallpaper, the list goes on and on.
Specialist decorators
When it comes to the features, flourishes and highlights that truly make a project or space memorable, our skilled team of specialist decorators have the knowledge and passion to diligently execute to a high standard. Paint patina and aging effects, paint marbling and paint that looks like wood all types of broken colour work are all special effects representative of our decorative artist skills over more conventional decorating contractors.
Gilding
Also known as gold leafing, gilding is a traditional decorating technique where real gold leaf is applied onto a hard surface. Gold leaf is available in a wide variety of karats and shades. The most commonly used gold is 22-karat yellow gold. It is a popular embellishment to create the aura of luxury and high status and dates all the way back to ancient Egypt. Please contact us to discuss your gilding and specialist decorating requirements.
Wood staining
Wood treatment as a service has several different processes available to choose from. Wood staining is the application of a product to penetrate and colour wood, as opposed to varnished wood which has a surface layer to enhance grain and protect the wood. Polishing wood with wax can also enhance colour, feed and protect it from deterioration. Our decorators can advise you on the most appropriate method of wood restoration if you are unsure and execute it to perfection.
Paint stripping
Removal of paint can be a specialised operation, especially in heritage conservation or where the use of dichloromethane (DCM) paint strippers is a requirement. We are certified professionals in the use of DCM paint removal methods and the application of chemical poultice, such as peel away paint remover. Experience is highly important when removing paint as part of a restoration and redecoration scheme.
Decorating Condition Surveys
The assessment and ongoing monitoring of building decoration condition. We provide detailed surveys, conservation and remediation advice, undertaken by experienced decorating specialists.
A survey will document the current condition of decorated surfaces for future reference, provide insights into areas that require closer monitoring, and identify potential preventative maintenance or repairs.
Painting & decorating to suit your building and personal requirements
Consultancy
Under a decorating consultancy you can benefit from Andrew Bradley, and Artisan’s, decades of experience in selecting complimentary colours and surface finishes. We take all the factors of your decorating project into consideration and provide a combination of colours and finishes that will work best for you. Heritage buildings are a speciality and conservation of historic buildings is our passion. If you are painting listed buildings and would like an expert opinion before undertaking any work please get in touch.