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Ceiling Painting

Ceilings painted cleanly and evenly, including textured and artex ceilings. Compare up to 3 free quotes — no obligation.

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Ceiling Painting

Clean, freshly painted ceilings make a room feel finished and bright. Whether you need a simple emulsion refresh, water stain treatment or artex coverage, our local decorators handle it cleanly with minimal disruption to your home.

Ceiling painting costs are generally lower than wall work, starting from around £100 for a small room. Most decorators will quote ceiling and wall painting together at a combined rate.

What’s involved in Ceiling Painting?

Protecting floors and furniture with dust sheets before any work begins
Applying stain-blocking primer on water marks, smoke stains or previous discolouration
Cutting in neatly around the cornice, coving or wall junction
Applying 2 coats of ceiling emulsion for a clean, uniform finish

Typical costs — Ceiling Painting

Starting from

£100

Typical range

£150–£300 per ceiling

Artex, textured or high ceilings may require extra preparation and cost more. Prices vary by location, property size and surface condition. Always compare at least 3 quotes.

FAQs — Ceiling Painting

How do I find a Ceiling Painting specialist near me?

Use our free quote form — describe the job, enter your postcode, and hear back from up to 3 local decorators within 24 hours. Everyone in our network is independently vetted.

How much does Ceiling Painting cost?

Costs typically start from £100, with most jobs in the £150–£300 per ceiling range. Artex, textured or high ceilings may require extra preparation and cost more. Getting 3 quotes gives you an accurate picture of current local rates.

Is the quote service really free?

Yes — completely free for homeowners and tenants. We charge painters and decorators a small monthly fee to access leads, so the service costs you nothing.

How quickly will I hear back?

Most customers hear back from at least one local decorator within a few hours of submitting their request. You can expect up to 3 quotes within 24 hours.

Can you paint over artex ceilings?

Yes — decorators can paint directly over most artex without removing it. If the texture is damaged or flaking, they may apply a stabiliser first, or skim over it for a smooth finish.

How many coats does a ceiling need?

Most ceilings need 2 coats of emulsion. If covering a dark colour or a stained area, a stain-block primer followed by 2 topcoats gives the best result.

Can decorators match my existing ceiling colour?

If your ceiling is standard white, matching is straightforward. For other colours, note the paint brand and colour code, or keep a small chip for your decorator to colour-match.

What customers say

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 from verified customers

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“Had the whole downstairs repainted in 3 days. Clean, professional, barely knew he'd been. Would definitely use again.”

Claire H. Bristol

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“Wallpapering in our living room came out absolutely perfect. Got 3 quotes and the one we chose was great value too.”

James T. Leeds

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“Exterior of the house repainted, fascias done too. Looked brand new. Quick response on the quotes as well.”

Anita P. Southampton