Interior Painters in Sunderland
Foxglove Decor is an interior painting company serving Sunderland and Tyne & Wear.
Our expert interior painters have been decorating homes across the region for over 20 years.
We handle all interior decoraing work—rooms, hallways, stairs and landing, ceilings and more.
Every project gets proper preparation, quality trade paints, and full furniture protection.
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Interior Painting Services in Sunderland
We handle all aspects of house interior painting.
Whether it's a single bedroom or larger projects like your hallway, landing, and staircase, we're here to refresh your space.
Wall Painting
Fresh walls transform a room. Our wall painting service delivers smooth, even coverage that lasts.
Wallpaper Installation
Professional wallpaper hanging makes all the difference. We handle pattern matching, tricky corners, and feature walls.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Kitchen cabinet painting updates your kitchen without the cost of replacement. We transform tired cabinets with proper preparation, primer, and durable paint systems that withstand daily use.
Staircase and Landing Painting
Staircases connect your home's spaces. Our staircase and landing painting service handles height access safely and covers walls, handrails, and spindles.
Living Room Painting
Your living room sets the tone for your home. We provide living room painting that covers walls, ceilings, woodwork, and period features.
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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.
Colour Consultation
Free advice on colours and finishes for each room.
We help you get the look that works with your lighting.
Tidy Team
Professional dust sheets and masking on every job.
Your floors, furniture, and fixtures stay spotless.
Reviews from Sunderland Customers
Reviews for Ross from Whites Interiors, lead painter at Foxglove Decor
Our Interior Painting Process
Every project follows the same straightforward steps. Here's how we work.
Free Quote
Get in touch by calling 01917436008 or filling in our contact form. We'll arrange a convenient time to visit your home and see the rooms you want decorated.
Home Visit
We look at the rooms, check wall and woodwork condition, and discuss your colour choices.
We spot any issues that need addressing—cracks, damp patches, surface problems. You get a clear quote and realistic timeline. No surprises later.
Internal House Painting
We protect your furniture and floors with dust sheets, then start with proper surface preparation. After prep comes the painting—we work methodically through each room using low-odour paints.
Project Timeline
- Most single bedrooms take 2-3 days from start to finish.
- Larger living rooms typically need 4-5 days depending on size and ceiling height.
- Hallways and staircases take longer—usually 6-7 days for a typical hall, stairs, and landing.
You don't need to be home while we work. We'll discuss access beforehand and keep you updated on progress.
Professional Interior Painting Methods
Quality indoor painting requires the right preparation, proper materials, and attention to details.
Preparation Work
Surface preparation makes or breaks an interior paint job. We fill cracks and holes properly, sand surfaces smooth, and apply the right primers for each surface type.
- Woodwork gets sanded before any paint goes on.
- Ceilings need filling where plasterwork has cracked.
- Kitchens need degreasing to remove cooking residue.
- Bathrooms need mould treatment before painting.
The preparation takes time, but it's what makes paint last ten years instead of failing in two.
Attention to Detail
Clean cutting in separates professional work from DIY attempts.
- We take time with edges, corners, and junctions.
- Straight lines where walls meet ceilings.
- Sharp definition around door frames and skirting boards.
Trade-Quality Materials
We use Dulux Trade and Johnstone's Trade paints because they cover better, last longer, and give superior finishes.
- Walls and ceilings get multiple coats for even coverage. Woodwork gets undercoat and topcoat systems that stand up to daily wear.
- High-traffic areas like hallways get tougher paint specifications.
Sunderland Property Types We Paint
Our interior home painters work throughout Sunderland and Tyne & Wear.
Each property needs a unique approach—we've worked with them all.
Victorian and Edwardian Properties
South Shields, Houghton-le-Spring, and Roker have extensive Victorian housing. High ceilings—10 to 12 feet—need proper equipment. Original cornicing and picture rails need patient cutting in. Deep skirting boards and four-panel doors need multiple coats for smooth finishes.
1960s-70s New Town Housing
Washington's estates have lower ceilings, smooth plaster, and timber-framed windows from the 60s. Many homeowners want to update dark wood trim to lighter colours. This needs proper prep and the right primers.
Open-plan layouts mean colour choices flow room to room. We help coordinate finishes across connected spaces.
Ex-Mining Housing
Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring, and Jarrow have ex-colliery housing built quickly with varying materials.
Internal walls sometimes show movement cracks from settlement. We assess whether these need monitoring or just filling.
Modern Estates
Doxford Park and newer Seaham developments have plasterboard throughout. These smooth surfaces need proper mist coating before final paints go on.
Interior Painting Costs in Sunderland
Interior painting costs vary depending on what you're looking for.
Room size, surface condition, and the amount of prep work needed all affect the price. A bedroom in decent shape costs less than a living room with cracked plaster that needs proper filling and preparation.
Every quote is free and based on your specific project. We give you honest prices for work done properly.
Call us on 01917436008 to discuss your rooms and get an accurate quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prepare my home for interior painting?
Please clear small items from the area—pictures, ornaments, anything fragile. We can help move heavy furniture.
We recommend emptying wardrobes near the work area, so that paint mist doesn't get on clothes.
Please let us know about any parking or access issues beforehand.
Will the paint smell bother my family?
Modern low-VOC paints have much less odour than old paint. You'll notice some smell but nothing strong.
We ventilate with open windows. Most rooms are fine to sleep in the same night.
Tell us if you're sensitive to smells. We can schedule accordingly.
Should I paint walls and woodwork the same colour?
You can, and it's increasingly popular.
Matching colours create a cohesive, modern look where rooms flow together. Works especially well in open-plan layouts.
Traditional approach is white or cream woodwork with coloured walls. This frames rooms nicely and suits period properties. Most Victorian and Edwardian homes look better this way.
If you do match colours, use different finishes. Matt on walls, satinwood or gloss on woodwork. This creates subtle definition.
We'll advise what suits your property during the assessment.
Can you match my existing paint colour?
Yes. With over 20 years of experience, we know how to match colours and create consistent looks across your home.
We assess your existing colours in your actual lighting during the home visit. This helps us coordinate schemes across multiple rooms, especially in open-plan layouts.
What paint finish works best for my room?
Matt or eggshell is best for walls. Matt hides imperfections—good for bedrooms and living rooms.
Eggshell is tougher—use it in hallways and family rooms where walls get knocked.
Satinwood or gloss works well for woodwork and trim.