Painters and Decorators in Sunderland
Foxglove Decor are your local painters and decorators in Sunderland. We’ve got over 20 years of painting and decorating experience.
Our decorators work on homes and businesses across Sunderland and the wider Tyne and Wear area. Interior painting. Exterior painting. Single rooms or full house refreshes. We handle it all.
Our approach is simple: proper preparation and quality materials.
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Why Choose Foxglove Decor
12 Month Warranty
Any defects in our work within the first year, we’ll put them right.
Clear Pricing
Free quote and advice to start. We show exactly what’s included, no hidden costs.
Quality Materials
Trade-grade paints on every job. Better coverage, superior finish, built to last.
Tidy Team
We protect your furniture with dust sheets and keep the site clean.
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Painting and Decorating Services in Sunderland
Foxglove Decor’s painting company covers interiors, exteriors, full houses and commercial properties across Sunderland.
Interior Painting
Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, kitchens, & more. Our interior painting covers single rooms or full home redecorations. Proper prep work and quality finishes in every room.
Exterior Painting
Walls, doors, window frames, fences & more. Exterior painting protects your property from North East rain with weatherproof paints and thorough prep.
House Painting
Full house painting inside and out. Perfect for moving in, selling, or a complete refresh. One team, consistent quality, minimal disruption.
Commercial Painting
Hospitality, shopfronts, offices & more. Our commercial painting services work around your business hours and deliver professional results.
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How It Works
Step 1: Free Quote & Consultation
Get in touch and we’ll have a chat about your project. What needs doing, what you’re after, how we can help. No pressure, just honest advice.
Step 2: Detailed Estimate
We visit your property and assess the work properly. You get a clear, itemised quote. Everything’s spelled out—materials, labour, what’s included. No surprises.
Step 3: Professional Preparation
Dust sheets go down, furniture gets protected. We prep surfaces right because that’s where quality happens. Materials sourced, everything ready before the first coat goes on.
Step 4: Quality Completion
We paint to a high standard and keep you updated as we go. Final walkthrough together to make sure you’re happy. Job done properly.
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What Painting & Decorating Costs in Sunderland
Here are typical costs for common painting jobs in Sunderland.
These are rough estimates—call 01917436008 for an accurate quote based on your specific property.
Single Bedroom
£350-£550+ Small bedroom (8m²): £350+. Medium bedroom (12m²): £450+. Large bedroom (16m²): £500+. Includes: Walls, ceiling, woodwork, two coats.
Hallway, Stairs & Landing
£800-£1,200+ Standard property: £800+. Large or high-ceilinged: £1,000+. With balustrade painting: £1,200+. Includes: Walls, ceiling, woodwork, spindles if applicable.
Living Room
£450-£750+ Small (3m x 3m): £450+. Medium (4m x 4m): £600+. Large (5m x 5m): £750+. Includes: Walls, ceiling, skirting, doors.
Full House Interior
£2,500-£4,000+ 3-Bed Semi. Includes: All rooms, hallway, stairs, landing. Excludes: Major repairs, wallpaper removal.
Common Painting & Decorating Problems We Solve
Foxglove Decor’s painting contractors regularly fix issues other companies create or customers struggle with DIY.
Coastal Paint Failure
The problem: Standard paint peels and flakes on coastal properties (Seaburn, Whitburn, South Shields seafront) within 12-18 months.
Why it happens: Salt air accelerates degradation. Inland paint systems lack flexibility and salt resistance.
Our solution: Our painters and decorators use marine-grade primers with flexible topcoats designed for salt exposure. Proper prep removes all failing material first.
Damp & Condensation in Period Properties
The problem: Victorian/Edwardian terraces (SR2 Ashbrooke, SR1 Hendon) show damp patches and mould growth.
Why it happens: Modern non-breathable paints trap moisture in solid walls. Period properties need moisture movement through porous materials.
Our solution: Breathable emulsions and lime-compatible materials. We also address ventilation issues causing condensation in modern properties.
Failed DIY Work
Common mistakes: Wrong paint type for property construction. Inadequate surface preparation. Single coats instead of proper coverage. Poor cutting-in around features.
Our solution: Strip back failed work, prepare surfaces properly, apply appropriate systems. Costs more initially but avoids repeated failures.
Quality Materials & Paint Types
Foxglove Decor’s painting contractors select trade-grade materials for Sunderland’s conditions.
Why paint type matters: Coastal, inland, new builds and period properties all need different systems.
Masonry Paint
Best for: External rendered walls, brickwork, pebbledash. Sunderland has thousands of rendered and brick exteriors needing breathable masonry paint that lets moisture escape while protecting from Northeast weather. SR6 coastal properties (Roker, Seaburn) need specialist formulations—salt air causes standard paint to fail within 12 months.
Interior Emulsions
For period properties: Breathable emulsions allow moisture movement through lime plaster in Victorian/Edwardian solid-wall homes (SR2 Ashbrooke, SR6 Roker terraces).
For modern properties: Cavity-wall properties (SR3 new builds, SR2 7SN West Park Quarter) accept standard emulsions. We stock matt, silk, and eggshell finishes.
Weatherproof Exterior Systems
Doors, window frames, and woodwork need flexible coatings for Northeast temperature fluctuations. We use exterior gloss and satinwood formulated for UK coastal climates, with rust-inhibiting primers for metal railings and gates.
Frequently Asked Questions
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