Painting and decorating

Freshening up a bedroom, touching up scuffs before an inventory check or painting a garden fence are common small decorating jobs.

Describe the rooms, the surfaces and the colours, and local taskers bid. Agree who buys the paint before work starts.

Typical jobs

Painting a bedroom or living room
Touching up walls before moving out
Painting skirting boards and doors
Filling cracks and holes
Painting a garden fence or shed
Hanging wallpaper on a feature wall

Tips

Give the room size and ceiling height.
Say if the paint is already bought, and name the colour.
Mention furniture that needs moving or covering.

Agree who buys paint and materials, how many coats, whether ceilings are included and how surfaces will be protected.

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Frequently asked questions

Can the tasker buy the paint?

Yes. They can request an advance of up to 50% for materials, which you approve.

How many coats are needed?

Usually two over a similar colour. Agree it in the chat.

Do I move the furniture?

Agree it upfront.

Can they do exterior work?

Fences and sheds are common. Larger exterior work may need a professional decorator.

How do I pay?

Into the secure hold, released with your completion code.