Door Painting in Richmond
Richmond Decorators are door painters covering the full Richmond upon Thames borough, from Barnes and East Sheen in the east to Hampton and Whitton in the west.
- Interior flush and panelled door painting
- Exterior door painting in oil-based and water-based systems
- Door frame and architrave painting
- Fire door finishing to specification
- Wardrobe and fitted joinery door painting
We work daily on the Georgian and Victorian stock of TW9, SW13, and TW1. Correct preparation is what separates a finish that lasts from one that peels within a season.
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Door Painting Services
We paint all door types across Richmond upon Thames — flush, panelled, exterior, and fitted joinery. Every job starts with a thorough assessment of the door condition and paint history.
Interior Flush Doors
Flush doors in 1930s and post-war properties across East Sheen, Hampton, and Whitton are typically painted with oil-based gloss that has dulled, chipped, or yellowed over time. We key the surface thoroughly and finish with two coats of the chosen sheen.
Water-based satinwood is now the standard specification for interior doors in most of our projects. It dries quickly, holds its colour without yellowing, and is easy to clean.
Panelled Doors
Panelled doors in Victorian and Edwardian properties along Mortlake, Kew, and the riverside streets of TW1 require careful preparation to avoid runs and build-up in the panel recesses. We apply paint in the correct sequence — panels first, then rails, then stiles.
Original Victorian timber doors in terraces along King Street can carry up to eight layers of oil-based paint. On doors with significant build-up affecting the panel profiles, we can strip back to bare timber before repainting.
Door Frames and Architraves
Door frames and architraves are painted as a set with the door in our standard process. Cutting-in between the frame and adjacent wall must be clean and consistent — this is especially important in hallways and on staircases.
For exterior painting work, door frames and sill details are included in the preparation scope. Exterior frames on period properties with original lime render surrounds need careful masking.
Fire Doors
Fire doors in converted flats across Richmond and Kew require paint that meets fire rating requirements. We use intumescent paint systems specified for fire door applications where required.
Standard fire door finishes are available in a range of colours to match the rest of the property’s interior scheme. We confirm the door specification before selecting the paint system.
Wardrobe Doors
Fitted wardrobe doors in period conversions and modern flats across Teddington and Barnes are often painted in gloss or satinwood to match the room’s woodwork. We remove doors where practical to achieve a factory-smooth finish.
Sliding wardrobe door systems are painted in situ with careful masking of the track and adjacent wall. We use a brush and roller combination to keep the finish even across large door panels.
We also cover front door painting and wider exterior painting programmes across Richmond upon Thames.
Why Choose Richmond Decorators
Woodwork Specialists
Doors, frames, and joinery finished with a smooth, lasting coat.
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote with no unexpected additions.
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every door painting job.
Highly Recommended
Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals.
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How Our Door Painting Works
1. Site Visit and Assessment
We inspect the doors, check the condition of frames and architraves, and assess the paint build-up before quoting.
2. Fixed Quote Provided
You receive a written price covering preparation, materials, and finish coats. No surprises on the day.
3. Preparation
Doors are cleaned, keyed or stripped as required, and primed where needed before any finish coat is applied.
4. Painting
Finish coats are applied in the correct sequence for a smooth, even result — panels first, then rails, then stiles.
5. Check and Sign-Off
We walk through the completed doors with you before leaving to confirm the finish meets your expectations.
Door Painting Costs in London
Prices below are estimates only. Every door is different. Call 020 4572 8995 for a precise quote.
What Drives the Price
Three factors determine the cost: the number of doors, the condition and paint build-up, and whether the work is interior or exterior. A full door set across a Victorian terrace in Twickenham involves six to eight interior doors plus an exterior door.
Exterior doors require a more durable paint system and more thorough preparation than interior doors. Volume reduces the per-door cost across larger programmes.
Typical Price Ranges
Door painting ranges from £50 for a single interior door to £550 or more for a prominent exterior door with frame and surround on a period property. An interior door set of six doors in an East Sheen 1930s semi typically costs £700 to £1,100.
An exterior door and frame in a Mortlake Edwardian typically costs £250 to £400. A full door programme of eight interior doors plus front door in a Kew Victorian typically costs £1,000 to £1,600.
Strip-Back and Repaint
Stripping original Victorian panelled doors back to bare timber and repainting is a specialist job. It adds cost but restores the door profile and gives a better long-term result than painting over accumulated layers.
We make a clear recommendation at the site visit based on the paint condition. Where layers are well-adhered and the profile is clear, we key and overcoat.
We also paint front doors and wooden surfaces as part of full interior and exterior woodwork programmes.
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