Painters and decorators use paints, stains, wallpapers and other finishes to keep walls smooth, protected and hygienic both inside and outside buildings. They work for construction companies, painting contractors and building maintenance departments or they may be self-employed.

They often work on projects of all sizes and budgets, from small jobs to major refurbishments. They use a variety of materials to achieve a high-quality finish, including spray equipment for fast, blemish-free results.

Some painters and decorators specialise in a specific area of the job, such as interior wall painting or wallpaper application. They also specialise in particular kinds of paints and can advise clients on what works best for their needs.

The right painters and decorators for you should be experienced, professional and reliable. You should always ask to see references from previous clients, and you can also ask to speak with a member of their team. They will be happy to show you the jobs they have completed and explain what their approach is like, so that you can make an informed decision about who to hire.

It’s a good idea to compare prices from different painters and decorators before you hire them. Many people choose the cheapest they can find, and this can be a false economy because it can result in an unsatisfactory finish.

They may not apply the right kind of paint to the surfaces they are working on, or they might use cheap quality stains and wallpapers. These might look great at first, but will start to peel or chip after a short while. This means you’ll have to get them to repaint the surface sooner than you’d like, and it will cost you more in the long run.

You should also ask about their insurance, as this can be an essential part of any trade. It can help protect you in the event of an accident, such as a fall from a ladder or being hit by a vehicle while carrying out work.

Some painters and decorators will provide their own equipment. These are typically specialised brushes, rollers and spray equipment, as well as paints and wallpapers that need to be applied by hand. They can also supply the paints themselves, if necessary, and are likely to have a good relationship with local suppliers.

They should have the right insurance to cover themselves and their clients, as accidents happen, even when you’re doing your best to avoid them. They should also have public liability insurance to cover them for any injuries caused by their work, such as when a customer trips over your ladder or spills paint on the floor.

Their prices will vary depending on the type of work you need done, and how big a project they’re taking on. As a rough guide, you should expect to pay somewhere in the region of PS180 – PS200 per day for a painter and decorator.

The average painter and decorator near me price in Ferndown depends on the type of work you’re hiring them for, the size of the job, and the quality and quantity of materials used. For exterior painting work, the average cost is around PS425 – PS1,500.