Founder and director, Pro Plaster and Paint
Harry
Harry has worked in painting, decorating and plastering since 2008 and founded Pro Plaster and Paint in Twickenham. He writes about preparation, paint choice and getting a finish that lasts.
Articles by Harry
Painter and decorator prices in London: 2026 guide
How much a painter and decorator charges per day, the cost to paint a room, and what it costs to paint a whole house in London and the UK.
Fire door painting: a practical guide
Can you paint a fire door? Yes, if it is done properly. What to keep paint off, which paints to use, how many coats is too many and what to record.
How much does it cost to plaster or skim a room?
Plastering costs in London for 2026: skimming a room, plastering a ceiling, boarding and patch repairs, plus how long each job takes and what affects the price.
How much does it cost to paint the outside of a house?
Exterior painting costs in the UK for 2026: front doors, sash windows, terraced fronts and whole houses, plus scaffolding, render repairs and timing.
How much does it cost to spray kitchen cabinets?
Kitchen cabinet spraying costs for 2026: what a respray costs by kitchen size, islands and extras, how it compares with a new kitchen, and how long it lasts.
Epoxy floor painting: costs, cure times and preparation
A guide to epoxy floor painting for warehouses, workshops and garages: which coating to choose, costs per square metre, cure times and why preparation matters.
Matt, eggshell or gloss? Choosing a paint finish
A decorator’s guide to paint sheens: which finish to use on walls, ceilings, woodwork, kitchens and bathrooms, and why it matters.
How to prepare walls for wallpaper
Wallpaper shows every flaw underneath. Here is how professional decorators strip, repair, size and line walls before hanging paper.
When to paint the outside of your house in the UK
Temperature, rain, dew and sun all affect exterior paint. Here is when to book exterior painting in London and why the weather matters.