Our Services
Painting & Decorating
About This Service
Professional Painting & Decorating Across Erith
Newlook Plastering is a painter and decorator based in Erith, serving Bexleyheath, Abbey Wood and Dartford and the surrounding area. If you're looking for painting and decorating in Erith, we handle the whole job: walls, ceilings, woodwork, doors, stairs and outside walls.
Using premium-grade Dulux Trade paints, Graco airless sprayers and industry-grade dust-extraction sanders, Newlook Plastering delivers finishes that last. Our kit lets us work faster, cleaner and with fewer touch-ups, ideal for period terraces in Erith and modern flats in Bexleyheath. Because we're plasterers as well as decorators, any cracks, holes or blown patches are repaired properly before painting, so the paint holds and the finish stays smooth. All work is backed by 20+ years' experience and recognised trade memberships.
Our Process
How It Works
Site visit & colour advice
We visit to assess surfaces, take measurements and advise on paints and finishes suited to your property and light conditions.
Preparation & repairs
We carry out plaster repairs, sanding and priming using dust-extraction kit so paint bonds correctly and finishes are even.
Finish & handover
Applied with brushes, rollers or airless sprayer as appropriate; final inspection with you and a tidy, protected site on completion.
Benefits
What you get when we decorate
Premium kit for a superior finish
We use Dulux Trade, Graco sprayers and industry-standard sanding and extraction equipment so coatings apply evenly and last longer.
Prep-first approach
With in-house plastering and repair work, paint adheres correctly. That means fewer callbacks and a smoother surface on period homes and new builds alike.
Trusted local team
20+ years' experience, Guild and FMB membership and verified reviews across Checkatrade and TrustATrader give confidence to homeowners in Erith and Bexley.
Insured, with cover checked
We're fully insured, and our insurance has been checked and verified by TrustATrader as part of its trader vetting.
Interior, exterior and commercial decorating
Inside, we paint walls, ceilings, skirting, doors, window boards and staircases, and offer bespoke woodwork finishes. We match the paint to the room: washable emulsions for hallways, kitchens and rental flats, and heritage eggshells for period sash windows.
Outside, we paint brickwork, render, front walls, doors and metalwork such as external staircases. Old, flaking paint is scraped or stripped back first, and we use masonry paints and weather-resistant primers that suit the surface.
We also take on commercial decorating. Tell us how the premises are used and we'll talk through the best timing for the work.
Full preparation included
If plaster repairs are needed we complete them before painting, using dust-extraction sanders and clean masking to protect carpets and joinery. Ceilings damaged by a leak are treated first so stains don't bleed back through the new paint, and fresh plaster is left to dry fully before the first coat goes on.
Lining paper and wallpaper
Lining paper is a good fix for walls that are sound but tired, with fine cracks or an uneven surface. We prepare the walls, hang the lining paper and paint over it for a smooth, even finish, and we can gloss the woodwork in the same visit. If you have old paper that needs stripping, or a feature wall you'd like papered, mention it when we visit and we'll talk you through the options.
What affects the cost of painting and decorating
Every job is priced after we've seen it, because the same size room can take very different amounts of work. The main things that affect the price are:
How much preparation the surfaces need. Filling a few holes is quick; cracked or blown plaster, water stains or old flaking paint take longer.
The age of the property. Older homes often have more repairs, more woodwork and uneven walls that need extra care.
The finish you want. Two coats of emulsion on sound walls costs less than a full redecoration with lining paper, glossed woodwork or a bespoke finish.
How much there is to do. A single bedroom, a whole floor or a full house, inside or out. Outside work also depends on height, access and the condition of the masonry.
We'll walk round with you, explain what's needed and give you a clear price before any work starts, so you know what you're paying for.
Decorating homes in Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath is a few miles from our base in Erith and well within the area we cover. Homes there range from Victorian terraces and 1930s semis to modern flats, and older houses often need plaster repairs before they're painted. Because we do the plastering and the decorating ourselves, you don't need to book two trades or wait between them, and the walls are painted by the same people who prepared them.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We offer full pre-paint preparation including plaster repairs, filling, sanding and priming. Good preparation is what makes paint last and look smooth, especially on older homes with hairline cracks or new builds with fresh plaster.
Ready for a lasting finish?
Arrange a site visit and quote. Friendly, local service with trade-backed standards and careful prep for long-lasting results.
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