The straight answer… It depends on how big the room is, what finish you are after and whether you do it yourself or get a pro in. However if you are budgeting for a fairly average UK bedroom makeover, then it is possible to have an idea that is closer to reality by dividing the work up in its parts.
UK average, approximate costs
A guideline, for an average sized bedroom (around a 3m x 3m double bedroom).
DIY paint refresh: £80 – £250 (Including paints, rollers/ brushes, filler, tape and sheets).
Pro paint (walls, ceiling and woodwork) +/- £250-£700 (preparation and day rate dependent at the top end!).
Cost: Putting up wallpaper on one feature wall – about £150-£400 (paper and adhesive and labour).
Whole room wallpaper: typically £400–£1,200+ depending on the paper chosen and the state of the walls.
While these ranges are quite wide, they allow for strategic planning. For more information on Bedroom Renovations, contact the Kitchen Refurbishment Company, providers of Bedroom Renovations.
What affects the price most?
- Room Size And Ceiling Height
Larger rooms mean extra paint, more time and a longer cutting-in. Labour costs rise with higher ceilings and odd angles.
- Prep Work (this is where cost skyrockets)
It costs less to decorate a clean modern wall than it does one that has cracks in the plaster, flaking paint or wallpaper left over from the 1970s!
Common prep tasks include:
Filling and sanding
Stain blocking
Stripping wallpaper
Repairing damaged plaster.
- What you’re decorating
A “quick paint” is generally just walls. Costs rise when you add:
Ceilings (especially if stained)
Woodwork (skirting, doors, frames)
Radiators
Built-in wardrobes
Cheap paint often requires multiple coats. Wallpaper, likewise, has a huge range of types and quality from inexpensive prints to designer papers.
- Labour rates in your area
Day rates vary across the UK. London and the South East are usually higher than most.
Controlling costs:
Have them give you a detailed quote in writing that spells out what the prep work, number of coats and paint for woodwork is included in their original price.
Pick the “must haves” (i.e. feature wall plus new woodwork) and keep it simple everywhere else.
Address minor defects early (some filler now is cheaper than large repainting down the track).
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