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Your Painter and Decorator in Edinburgh,...Kirkwood Decor are situated in and operating throughout the Edinburgh and Lothian area for all commercial and domestic clients.

A house can be instantly transformed into a luxury home when decorated by a passionate professional with a keen eye for detail and a dedication unmatched by any other local rival firm. Whether you desire a simple one room transformation or would like your entire
Interior / exterior home painted to return its former glory, Kirkwood Decor are the professional painting and decorating company for you.

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To have your home, office or other property correctly prepared and painted is the single most cost effective method of increasing the value of your property, protecting what is usually your main asset, while at the same time greatly increasing the pleasure of the occupant or end user.

To have this work carried out incorrectly is simply the same as pouring your money down the drain.
Kirkwood Decor only employ qualified and experienced people in every aspect of our business.

Therefore all our people are …

-Fully licensed
-Trade qualified.
 

All furnishings, flooring will be covered with clean dust sheets. All hardware and fittings will be removed or properly protected ensuring these areas are kept free from dust and paint spots.

Surface preparation is of paramount importance and includes stripping wallpaper, burning off peeling and bubbling areas by electric heat gun, scraping back peeling areas, sanding smooth all perished, flaking and loose areas, renewing loose or perished putties, filling holes and imperfections with appropriate fillers and abrading all surfaces to ensure adhesion.

All surfaces will then be brushed down to remove any dust. Paintwork will be washed down with sodium hypochlorite or sugar soap where necessary to remove any grease and grime.

Once again preparation is the key, but it is also vital to choose the correct type of paint to withstand the harsh scottish weather. The type is paint used on exterior surfaces must be micro-porous and flexible. This ensures it will withstand and flex well during temperature changes.

Unfortunately, in the painting trade it is easy to cut corners especially on preparation and by using inferior products. In the long term this is not value for money as your paintwork will only last a fraction of the time. Therefore it is ensured that all surfaces are prepared to a tradesman's technical standard.

Here are several videos of my painting and decorating work, cycling through pictures of each completed project.
The videos will show before and after images of the work completed of the last few months. If you have any questions regarding my work then please dont hesitate to contact me. I am a local painter and decorator from edinburgh and always happy to help.

TEL 07799322851

Natural wood finishes enhance rather than cover the grain of the wood. Learn more about the different finishes to help you choose the right one for your home.

Natural wood finishes, especially those that soak into the grain, are often difficult to remove, so take time to think about your requirements and choose the right product. Protection offered by natural finishes varies. Dye, for example,some offer no protection by itself. Consider if you want an almost invisible coat or would prefer some color or gloss.

Painter and Decorator Edinburgh Varnish:

Hardwearing, transparent or colored, decorative and preservative finish that highlights and protects the wood surface below. Matte and high-gloss versions are available. You can buy water-based and oil-based types.

For interior or exterior use as specified. Can be used on bare wood or to protect unsealed finishes, such as dye. Covers 600 to 900 square feet per gallon. May need several coats. Apply with a brush for the best finish.

Painter and Decorator Edinburgh Stain:

Soaks into the wood to provide a decorative and sometimes preservative finish. Darkens or colors wood. Matte to gloss, water-based and oil-based types are available.

For interior or exterior use as specified. Use as a finish or coat with varnish for extra durability. Apply to clean, bare wood for a true color. Covers 400 to 1,000 square feet per gallon. May need several coats. Apply with a brush for the best finish.

Painter and Decorator Edinburgh Dye:

Subtly enhances natural color or evens out shades on different pieces of wood. Dyes can be mixed to match an existing color. Gives a matte finish. Water-based and oil-based types are available.

Only for interior use unless specified, or protected with exterior varnish. Apply as a finish or beneath varnish or wax. Covers 400 to 750 square feet per gallon. May need several coats. Apply with a brush for the best finish.

Painter and Decorator Edinburgh Wax:

Transparent or translucent decorative finish; some types can be buffed to a high gloss. Feeds and protects the wood but will not penetrate a sealed surface. Both water-based and oil-based types are available.

For interior use only. Apply to bare wood or over unsealed finishes such as dye. Apply with a cloth. Brush-on waxes are also available. Needs several coats and regular maintenance.

Painter and Decorator Edinburgh Oil:

Transparent finish that nourishes and protects wood. External surfaces lose their finish but stay protected. Buff to achieve mid-sheen finish. Will not penetrate a sealed surface.

For interior or exterior use. Must be applied to unsealed wood. Covers 400 to 750 square feet per gallon. Apply with a brush or cloth yearly. Highly flammable.

Painter and Decorator Edinburgh Wood Preserver:

Prevents rot and insect damage. Available clear or colored with a matte or a semigloss finish. Both water-based and oil-based types are available.

Exterior use. Used alone, or as base coat for another natural wood finish or paint. Covers 400–1,000 square feet per gallon. Apply in sections as for stain or as specified.

More pictures of previous work on other pages.

Kirkwood Decor
89 Slateford Road
Edinburgh
EH11 1QR