GJW painting and decorating

08/06/2026

I managed to complete this lovely Victorian cottage today. the Weather has been rubbish the last week or so and has hindered progress.

All the woodwork was thoroughly prepared. Most stripped back to bare wood. Then primed with an aluminium wood primer. Sprayed with Tikkurila UK Oil otex then spray finished with Albany MasterDec Premium Opaque Satin.
I have been very impressed with this Product. It has a lovely sheen level and is very durable.

Also whilst stripping back the layers over the years. I had found the original way the ironwork was painted. Black with Gold finials. So I could not resist giving it a bit of 'curb appeal'

Thanks to MJ Joinery for the window repairs. Makes a big difference when repairs are done properly!?

A lot of preparation has gone into this exterior and it has come up very Smart!!








If anyone would like a free estimate for exterior or interior decorating please contact me on the 07966589453, [email protected] or visit my website @ www.gjwpaintinganddecorating.co.uk

27/05/2026

The prep goes on and on!!!! ,🤣😳💪

19/05/2026

Preparation is Key. Get the fundamentals right and the rest is easy!

Having started an old Victorian cottage recently. I have been amazed how very little due care and attention some others put into their trade..Most of this job had never seen sandpaper or even a relevant primer. Just straight on with a 'self priming system'.

These paints are fine if the foundations are done correctly. Not wanting to have any issues I have thoroughly sanded and stripped wood work where deemed appropriate. To get a good sound base.

Now one of the most important parts... Primers!

Not acrylic fast drying 'gungefuduck' as a dear old customer used to call them. Which were evedent all over this job!

A proper oil based primer for the suitable substrate.

Another day or so of prep and filling and the "Easy' Part can start!

15/05/2026

With a more settled day I finally started the 2nd exterior of the year.

I hope 'El Nono' will give all us decorators a dry summer!!

Lots of prep and a load more prep to do. But it will be worth it.

Primed up for the weekend.

14/05/2026

A large ensuite bedroom completed today.

All done in Tikkurila UK products colour matched to Farrow and Ball Strong white.

Due to the shape of the room it was decided to 'colour drench'. The customer wanted a nice l bright colour to make the room feel light and airy. Yet not to feel cold against the grey floor and vanity unit.

Strong white worked well!

30/04/2026

It's been a cracking few weeks for exteriors. Hold out another few days. Please!!!! 🙏☀️☀️

23/04/2026

A nice Georgian reception room/lounge I got finished off tonight.

Just waiting to hang the shutters that I had sent up to Kevin Parks French Polishers to spray and match the Newly Decorated wood work.

All woodwork and the ceiling was done in F and B Strong White. All matched to Tikkurila UK Nova 2 for the ceiling and all Everal Aqua 10 for the woodwork.

The walls were finished in Tikkurila UK Vinyl Matt.
Colour matched to F and B India Yellow.

If anyone would like a free estimate for interior work then please visit my website at www.gjwpaintinganddecorating.co.uk or ring on 07966589453.

17/04/2026

Well it's time for exteriors. 1st one of the year started then stuttered. 🙄

Good job I've got some great customers that I can come and go when the rain stops play.. 🌧️🌩️☀️

Though I did use a wet day to hydrochloride and power hose the exterior once the eves were prepped and primed.

Spinning Plates!! 😁

But it is April?!

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Nice to put a bit of interest into this Georgian cornice.

Things are coming along. 😀