Wall panelling
Set out around the sockets, the radiator and the chimney breast first, then cut. Rooms, hallways and stairs.
Common questions
Do you paint it, or does my decorator?
Either. As standard we fill, caulk and sand it ready for paint. If you would rather we painted it, say so at the measure-up so it is in the price rather than a conversation at the end.
What happens with the sockets and the radiator?
The panel layout gets set out around them before anything is cut. Sockets usually need bringing forward onto the new face, which is electrical work and gets done by an electrician. Radiators sometimes need dropping off the wall for a day.
Can you panel a staircase?
Yes, and it is the job most likely to go wrong. The run has to be set out to the pitch of the flight rather than to the floor, or the panels visibly fan out as they climb. Done properly it is the best-looking panelling in the house.
Does the existing skirting come off?
Not always. If it is deep enough and in good order the panelling can sit on it. If it is shallow or damaged, changing it while the room is already apart is the cheap moment to do it.
How long does a room take?
A single feature wall is usually a day. A full room, or a hall, stairs and landing, is more, and it depends on how many cuts the layout needs around doors and openings. You get that figure in writing before we start.
FAQ
Questions we get asked before a job starts
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