The Daking Decorators blog

Painting, decorating & home advice

Real prices, real timeframes, and straight answers to the questions homeowners actually ask before having work done — written from the job site, not a content farm.

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How Much Does It Cost to Respray Kitchen Cabinets? (UK Guide)

A detailed 2026 UK cost guide to respraying kitchen cabinets — prices by kitchen size, what changes the cost, and a straight comparison against replacing the units.

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Painter & Decorator Prices and Day Rates: What to Expect in 2026

A 2026 UK price list and day-rate guide for painters and decorators — typical day rates, per-job prices, and what makes a decorator charge more or less.

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How to Strip Paint From a Door (and When to Call a Professional)

How to strip old paint from a wooden door safely, step by step — plus the lead-paint check you should never skip, and when it's genuinely worth calling a professional.

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How Much Does It Cost to Paint a 3-Bed House in the UK?

A realistic 2026 UK cost breakdown for painting a 3-bedroom house — interior, exterior, and both — with the factors that swing the price by thousands.

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How to Choose a Good Painter and Decorator

What actually separates a good painter and decorator from a bad one — reviews worth trusting, questions to ask before booking, and the red flags to walk away from.

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Wallpaper vs Paint: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Wallpaper or paint — a straight comparison on cost, durability, prep, and how each holds up in real UK homes, so you can pick with your eyes open.

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How Long Does It Take to Paint a Room?

How long each stage of painting a room actually takes — prep, coats, and drying time — with realistic timeframes for a bedroom, living room, and whole house.

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How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Room? (2026 UK Price Guide)

Real 2026 UK price ranges for painting a room, by size — from a small bedroom to a large living room — plus what actually pushes the price up or down.

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