Hand-painted kitchens, furniture & period property
About Andy Crichton
As a time-served decorating professional, I feel that the only way to maintain or raise standards in the trade is for the best in the trade to openly share their hard-earned knowledge.
Traditional Painter reflects my open book philosophy, which I believe is a win-win for both prospective clients looking for excellence, and decorators & suppliers striving for excellence.
Hand-painted kitchens
We paint new bespoke timber or poplar / MDF; refurbish lacquered oak, waxed pine, laminate; repaint luxury painted kitchens… All kitchens prepared to a very high standard with specialist abrasives, dust extraction and high tech primers. FAQ
For traditional paint finishes Little Greene oil eggshell is outstanding. Farrow and Ball Estate eggshell nice finish but… Trusted Kitchen painters in your area of UK. International commissions undertaken too.
Hand-painted furniture
To revive an oak cabinet, favourite pine dresser or beige laminate cupboard, they can be hand-painted in a durable satin / eggshell finish, in any colour you like, or Annie Sloan chalk paint, waxed, distressed, gilded, sprayed…
Hand-painting wooden furniture adds years to its life. Many original tips on how to paint pine furniture or call on the pros highlighted.
Interior decorating period property
Is your home big, tricky or old? Professional interior decorating services don’t come cheap, but shoddy work costs more! The best decorators for period property are old school thinkers with uptodate kit & systems. For attention to detail & value-for-money, call in one of these specialist period property decorators in your area. They know exactly what they are doing.
Online paint colour advice
Over the past couple of years, a growing number of homeowners around the UK and overseas have been approaching Ingrid of Lilou Interiors for online paint colour advice. Professional decorators are seeing the benefits of her online service too.
Read testimonials from Ingrid’s clients, delighted with how she provided a colour scheme that suited their taste, their home & their budget.
Refurbish a kitchen
The kitchen is the hub of the home for many, and secretly, could always do with more storage, a smarter layout, or be a different colour… But looking at it financially, practically, and environmentally, throwing out a pretty decent kitchen and fitting a brand new custom kitchen is rightly the last thing on many people’s minds. However, rather than putting up with less than perfect for another 10 years, there are creative alternatives to a full blown kitchen re-fit. More…
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This site showcases the work and ethos of leading professional decorators, specialists and suppliers who are committed to pushing the trade forward out of the 80′s. I operate a no secrets policy, and regularly publish decorating tips and tricks. There are over 300.
Best trade practice, innovative and proven decorating products. Suitable for the trade & keen DIY decorators. What’s not to like! If you think there is a better alternative to techniques or products explained here, please jump in, it’s the only way to learn. Click to receive latest painting tips by email.
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Traditional Painter is online home to 20 of the country's best independent kitchen - furniture painting specialists...
....and home to TP Associate painters and decorators too.
At Traditional Painter, we will share everything we know, given a chance!
If our articles help improve the standard of your decorating work, great.
If you are looking to hire a skilled & reliable local professional, who shares the Traditional Painter ethos you've also come to the right place. We're UK wide.
Reviews of TP services and Feedback on TP tips
Testimonials from clients, plus reviews and insights from readers who have acted on the tips and advice in our articles.
Your local TP kitchen - furniture painter Contact direct.
Reliable craftsmen to hand-paint your tired wooden kitchen; upcycle furniture; hand-paint new kitchens, re-paint bespoke kitchens
Your local TP Associate painter and decorator Contact direct.
Dust-free sanding, wallpapering, spraying, exteriors... Clean, efficient & reliable, highest quality painting & decorating
TP international decorating in Europe Contact direct.All Traditional Painters are expert in period property decoration. We have a perfect team for ex-pats in Europe!
TP Associate Suppliers are industry-leaders Contact direct. Our ethos for excellence resonates with the trade's most respected suppliers. We only recommend products we trust & rely on.
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