Callerton lies on the north-western edge of Newcastle's built-up area, close to Callerton Parkway Metro station, with easy links to the airport and the city. It has a good deal of comparatively modern housing.
Newer homes and what they need
Newer houses have their own decorating needs. Walls are often finished in builders' trade emulsion, which is thin and can mark easily. A mist coat and two good topcoats usually look and wear much better. Small hairline cracks often appear in the first year or two as the building settles, and they are best filled and recoated once, rather than repeatedly.
Open-plan layouts mean large, continuous areas of wall and ceiling, where light shows up any roller marks or patchiness. We work in a sensible order and keep a wet edge for an even result. Woodwork in modern homes is often pre-primed and only needs light keying and a couple of coats of satin or eggshell.
Getting a clean finish in a modern house
Modern houses can look simple to paint, but a clean finish depends on technique. Walls need a thorough dust-off, filling of any nail pops and cracks, and sanding between coats. We cut in carefully around ceilings and woodwork, then roll in manageable sections so that the wet edge is kept, which avoids patchy marks on large flat areas.
Ceilings often show more flaws than walls because light rakes across them from windows, so they are worth painting in a good quality matt. Skirting boards, architraves and doors usually benefit from a light sand and a satin or eggshell finish in water-based paint, which dries quickly and stays white. If you would like a feature wall or a darker scheme, we can discuss how many coats it will take.
Services that suit Callerton
Many Callerton homes suit interior painting and decorating or a wider residential decorating project. If you would like something bolder, such as a deep colour on walls and woodwork together, have a look at colour drenching and other specialist finishes.
Distance and scheduling
At about 4 miles from Ponteland, Callerton is one of the nearer places we cover, which makes it easier to fit into the schedule. We will confirm realistic dates when we have discussed the work. You can see the full list of areas we cover.
Request a quotation in Callerton
Thinking about decorating in Callerton? Request a quotation and describe the job, and we will arrange a time to discuss it properly.
If you have a new-build and are unsure how long ago it was plastered, tell us when you first moved in. That gives us a sense of whether settlement cracking is likely to continue, and whether it makes sense to wait before final coats. A few photographs of any cracks are also helpful when you request a quotation.
