Interior decorating
Interior Painting & Decorating in Wilmslow
Professional Interior Decorating for Your Home
M.T. Ludlow Decorating Services is an independent painter and decorator based in Wilmslow, Cheshire. I paint and decorate single rooms, hallways and staircases, and whole homes across Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and the surrounding area. Every job starts with thorough preparation and is finished with professional-grade paints. Quotations are free, there's no deposit to pay, and you deal directly with me from the first visit to the final coat.
What interior decorating includes
Walls and ceilings
Smooth, even finishes for living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms, using paint suited to each room.
Woodwork
Skirting boards, door frames, doors, window boards and banisters in satin, eggshell or gloss.
Hallways, stairs and landings
Some of the hardest-wearing and most awkward areas in any home, and the first thing visitors see. See our staircase project.
Preparation and repairs
I fill cracks and holes, sand surfaces, make good damaged areas and prime where needed before painting.
Colour advice
Practical guidance on colours and finishes to suit your light, furnishings and style.
Wallpaper
Feature walls and full rooms — see the wallpaper hanging page for more detail.
Want to see finished results? Browse the project gallery.
Preparation comes first
Most of the work behind a good paint finish happens before the first coat goes on. Before I start painting I:
- Protect your floors, furniture and fittings with dust sheets and masking.
- Remove loose or flaking paint and deal with cracks, holes and dents.
- Sand and fill surfaces until they're smooth and sound.
- Prime bare or repaired areas so the topcoats go on evenly.
- Apply the finish coats carefully, with clean lines where walls meet ceilings and woodwork.
If I find a problem under old paint or wallpaper, I'll explain it and agree any extra cost with you before carrying on. You'll never get a surprise on the final bill.
The paints I use
I use professional and premium products, including Dulux Trade, Johnstone's Trade, Farrow & Ball and Little Greene, plus specialist products where a surface needs them. The right paint depends on the room — a busy hallway needs a scrubbable, hard-wearing finish; a bathroom or kitchen needs a product made for moisture; a living room might be all about the depth of colour. I supply all paint and materials, and your quotation sets out exactly what's included.
Interior house painting and whole-house decorating in Wilmslow
A whole-house redecoration is one of the most satisfying projects I take on. It transforms a home from top to bottom and gives every room a fresh, consistent finish. It also takes careful planning to keep disruption to a minimum while you're living in the property.
How I approach a whole-house project
Initial visit and scope
I visit the property, go through every room with you and discuss what you want to achieve. We agree the scope, the colours and finishes, and the order of work before anything is quoted.
Room-by-room planning
I plan the sequence of rooms to minimise disruption — typically working from the top of the house down, completing each area before moving on. This keeps the mess contained and means you always have usable space.
Protecting your belongings
Before I start in each room, I move smaller items, protect floors and furniture with dust sheets and masking, and make sure everything is covered before any sanding or painting begins.
Thorough surface preparation
I fill, sand and prime every surface before the first coat goes on. On a whole-house project this takes time, but it's what makes the difference between a finish that looks good for years and one that starts to show its age within months.
Keeping you informed
I let you know at the start of each day what I'm working on and flag anything unexpected — a crack under old wallpaper, a surface that needs extra work — before carrying on. You'll never get a surprise on the final bill.
All paint and materials are supplied and included in your quotation. Payment is due on completion — there's no deposit required.
Rooms I decorate
Living rooms and dining rooms
Calm, even finishes and crisp woodwork.
Bedrooms
Fresh neutrals, statement colours or a wallpapered feature wall.
Kitchens
Durable, wipeable finishes for walls, ceilings and woodwork.
Bathrooms and cloakrooms
Moisture-resistant products suited to humid rooms.
Hallways, stairs and landings
Hard-wearing finishes for heavy use, including high stairwell walls.
Whole-house redecoration
Planned room by room to keep disruption down.
Areas we cover
I'm based in Wilmslow and decorate homes throughout Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Knutsford, Altrincham, Sale, Lymm, Didsbury, Holmes Chapel and the surrounding areas of Cheshire and South Manchester. Not sure if I cover your area? Just ask.
I'm based in Wilmslow and regularly work in Alderley Edge and the surrounding areas.
Interior Decorating FAQs
Let's discuss your decorating project
Get in touch for friendly advice and a free, no-obligation quotation.