Kensington Painters & Decorators
The decorating notebook
Practical reading before the first conversation: permissions, existing fabric, access and the details of decorating a flat.
Discuss your projectExplore the decorating notebook
Painting, colour & listed-building consent
A familiar paint colour does not settle the permissions question. Check the building, the existing finish and the proposed change before specifying the work.
Read about painting, colour & listed-building consent 02Access, parking & deliveries
A decorating programme needs somewhere to unload, a protected route indoors and a workable place for materials. Resolve these alongside the surface schedule.
Read about access, parking & deliveries 03A decorating brief for a period home
Period is a useful starting point, but it is not a paint specification. A good brief records the actual surfaces, their condition and the details you want to retain.
Read about a decorating brief for a period home 04Decorating a mansion flat
The scope inside a flat and the arrangements for the wider building need to be agreed together. This checklist helps you prepare the first conversation.
Read about decorating a mansion flatStart with a conversation
Tell us about your property.
Share the address, the rooms or surfaces, and what you have in mind.
Your project details
Tell us what you would like to decorate and where.