Plasterboard Painters in Leicester
Leicester Decorators are plasterboard painters working across Leicester, covering new-build finishes, loft conversion decoration, extension interiors, and any room where fresh plasterboard has been installed.
- New plasterboard sealed correctly with a sealing coat before topcoat
- Jointing compound and screw holes sanded flush before any painting
- Skimmed plasterboard prepared and mist-coated before finish coats
- Loft conversions, extensions, and new partition walls covered
- Full room decoration following a plastering contractor’s handover
Fresh plasterboard surfaces are highly porous. Without a proper sealing coat, finish coats dry patchy. Leicester Decorators sequences new plasterboard decoration correctly.
Call 0116 493 0990 for a free quote.
Why Choose Leicester Decorators
Experienced Team
Painters and decorators who know Leicester’s property stock inside out.
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote. No unexpected additions.
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every job.
Highly Recommended
Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals.
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Leicester’s Plasterboard Painting Specialists
Unskimmed Plasterboard
Unskimmed plasterboard with taped and filled joints is the most porous surface type. A diluted sealing coat is applied to seal the board uniformly.
Screw holes and joint lines must be filled flush before painting.
Skimmed Plasterboard
Plasterboard with a fresh skim coat must dry fully before decoration, typically four to six weeks. The first coat is a mist coat.
Leicester Decorators do not skip the mist coat step. After it is dry, two finish coats produce a consistent result.
Loft Conversions and Extension Interiors
Loft Conversions
Loft conversions in Clarendon Park and Stoneygate are often the last stage of a broader home renovation project. The loft space typically features sloped ceilings and dormer reveals.
We coordinate decoration with the building contractor’s handover schedule.
Extension Interiors
Extensions on Oadby and Birstall properties are commonly single-storey rear additions. The extension interior has fresh plasterboard that needs correct preparation.
Leicester Decorators quote the extension interior and the adjoining rooms together for a consistent result.
Here’s How It Works
1. Plasterboard Assessment
We check the surface type, dryness, joint condition, and areas needing additional filling.
2. Drying Time Confirmation
For skimmed plasterboard, we confirm the plaster is fully dry before any paint is applied.
3. Sealing Coat
Diluted sealing coat or mist coat applied first. This step is not skipped.
4. Sanding and Preparation
Joint lines, screw holes, and raised areas addressed after the sealing coat dries.
5. Finish Coats
Two coats of matt or soft matt emulsion applied by roller with brush cuts at all junctions.
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Plasterboard Painting Costs in Leicester
Costs depend on surface area, surface type, and preparation required. Typical range: £200–700 per room.
Surface Type
Small room with fresh skim (Birstall new-build): £180–300.
Room Size
Extension interior, skimmed walls (Oadby rear extension): £350–550.
Access
Loft conversion with sloped ceilings and dormers (Clarendon Park): £400–700.
Call 0116 493 0990 and Leicester Decorators will provide a fixed quote based on your room.
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