Painting guides for Camden

Practical advice on painting, decorating and prepping period homes across Camden and North London.

15 September 2026

Hanging Wallpaper on Old Walls: Rolls, Pattern Repeats, Lining Paper and Paste

How to keep wallpaper flat on older walls: lining paper, paste-the-wall or paste-the-paper, how pattern repeats change the roll count, and batch numbers.

15 September 2026

Period Property Painters in Hampstead and Highgate: What the Work Actually Involves

What separates a period property painter from a general decorator: old paint layers, lime plaster, sash joinery, consent, and what to ask before you hire.

3 September 2026

Breathable Paint for Old Houses, Explained

What breathable paint means for a Victorian or Georgian home, why modern masonry paint traps damp in solid walls, and how to pick the right finish.

3 September 2026

Farrow & Ball vs Dulux Heritage vs Little Greene: Period Colours Compared

Farrow & Ball, Dulux Heritage and Little Greene compared on finish, coverage, VOC, washability and cost, and which suits a period home in Camden.

3 September 2026

Painting a Listed or Conservation-Area Home in Camden: The Rules

What you can and cannot paint on a listed or conservation-area property in Camden, when you need consent, and why painting brickwork is usually refused.

3 September 2026

Spray Painting vs Brush and Roller: Which Finish Is Right for Your Camden Home?

Spray painting vs brush and roller compared: finish quality, speed, masking, dust and cost, and when each method is the right call for a Camden property.

18 August 2026

DIY Painting vs Hiring a Decorator in Camden: The Honest Comparison

DIY painting vs hiring a decorator in Camden: the tools a first job needs, the real time it takes, finish quality on period plaster, and where DIY wins.

18 August 2026

Commercial Painting in Camden: In-Hours or Out-of-Hours?

In-hours vs out-of-hours commercial painting in Camden: how each affects trading, access, drying time and programme, and when daytime working wins.

18 August 2026

Repainting Room by Room or the Whole Flat at Once in Camden?

Room by room or the whole flat at once? How each option affects disruption, colour consistency, furniture, prep and the overall timeline in a Camden flat.

24 June 2026

How to Match Period Paint Colours in a Victorian Property

Learn how to match period paint colours in a Victorian property: undertones, heritage ranges, light, and sampling tips for Camden and North London homes.

23 June 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Repaint a Flat in Camden?

What shapes the cost of repainting a flat in Camden, size, wall condition, woodwork, colour and number of coats, and how to get a fair, fixed-price quote.