On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:44:12 +0100, NOSPAMnet wrote:

> On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:31:35 GMT, Cicero 
> wrote:
> 
>>On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:00:31 +0100, NOSPAMnet wrote:
>>
>>> I know this is DIY but I'm sure some of you will be able to give an
>>> opinion .I have a wall that has been gyproc'd and emulsioned .but the
>>> finish simply isn't right compared to the other walls and the ceiling
>>> and when I did it I could not get it to a satisfactory finish and I
>>> want a decorator to line it and then emulsion it . It is 2.3m x 4.3m
>>> with no awkward shapes . There is a rad in the middle but presumably
>>> that can stay .I have been quoted £330 in total with  all paper and
>>> paint provided by the contractor .Work to be done over 2 days ...
>>> 
>>> I'm in Glasgow..Does that sound reasonable?
>>
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>>I would consider this a very expensive wall - equivalent to about
>>£1300-00p for the whole room. You don't say how much preparation is
>>required but probably not much. Materials would be about 3 rolls of
>>lining paper and about 2.5 litres of paint. That should be less than
>>£20-00p for materials. You can get some idea of prices from:
>>www.wickes.co.uk or from local shops.
>>
>>The wall requires about 9 lengths at 2.3m (7'6") of lining paper and a
>>competent decorator would easily manage that in an hour or so. Similarly
>>with the painting - about an hour for each of two coats. Obviously there
>>are overheads such as travel etc. but the actual job is about 3 hours
>>over two days to allow for drying times. A generous allowance would be
>>two half days. You shouldn't be paying him to watch paper dry. I would
>>suggest getting other quotes.
>>
>>Cic.
> 
> Thx..I did think it was expensive ..There will be very little prep work
> needed..sizing I'd guess ..The walls are smooth . I will get other
> quotes .I just stuck the job on www.myhammer.co.uk to see what turned up
> .

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Best of luck with the other quotes but if you can do it yourself it's 
only a £20-00p job.

Cic.
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