The project in detail
The ceiling on this Faringdon project required a level of repair work that sits right at the boundary of what a decorator can properly achieve, beyond which the job becomes a plasterer's. We pushed that boundary deliberately and methodically, because the alternative was to leave significant problems unaddressed beneath fresh paint. Every damaged area was assessed, opened up where necessary, filled, reinforced, and brought back as far as possible before any finishing work began. The result speaks for itself. There is a point at which a decorator's skill in preparation and filling can genuinely rival a skim coat for day-to-day appearance, and this project sits firmly in that territory. With the ceiling properly repaired and stabilised, it was finished in Dulux Trade White Emulsion, giving a clean, consistent result that holds up under scrutiny. The walls were decorated in Dulux Trade Diamond Matt Emulsion, tinted to the customer's specification. All woodwork was finished in Johnstones Trade Aquaguard Satin, providing a durable, well-resolved surface throughout. The before photos tell the full story of where we started; the after photos show what proper preparation and professional execution can achieve.
