Door Painters in Cheltenham
Cheltenham Decorators are door painters covering interior doors across all property types in the town.
- Interior panelled doors finished in the correct sequence, no lap marks
- Flush doors sprayed where layout allows, or fine-rolled and laid off
- Door frames and architraves in durable satinwood, sharp wall junction
- Fire door coatings applied in place, intumescent strips checked before leaving
- Wardrobe and cupboard doors removed and painted flat for cleanest result
We work on period joinery daily. Regency panelled doors in Montpellier, four-panel doors in Pittville villas, and ledge doors in Charlton Kings each needs a different approach to prep and finish.
Call 01242 503600 for a free quote.
Why Choose Cheltenham 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 job we take on.
Highly Recommended
Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals.
Door Painting Services in Cheltenham
Interior Panelled Doors
Cheltenham’s Regency and Georgian homes have original panelled doors with raised mouldings, deep profiles, and narrow stiles. Painting these well takes time and patience.
We hand-paint each panel section in sequence. This avoids lap marks and keeps each profile crisp. The moulding edges get a fine brush — rollers miss the detail entirely.
Old joinery from the 1820s and 1830s often carries many layers of historical gloss. We assess whether the existing paint is sound or needs cutting back. Where stripping is needed, we use low-heat methods to protect the original profile.
Flush Doors
Modern flush doors are unforgiving. Every brush mark, roller stipple, or sag shows clearly under LED lighting.
We spray flush doors where removal is possible. This gives a factory-smooth finish that brushwork cannot match. For doors painted in situ, we use a fine foam roller followed by a laying-off brush to eliminate texture.
Door Frames and Architraves
Frames and architraves take heavy daily contact. This woodwork shows wear faster than anything else in a hallway.
We use a durable satinwood or eggshell finish on all door frames. Preparation includes degreasing and light sanding. Sharp lines at the wall junction are cut in by hand.
Fire Doors and Fitted Cupboards
Fire Doors
Fire doors are heavier and cannot always be removed for painting. We paint them in place using the correct brush sequence for panelled surfaces.
We check the intumescent strips are undamaged before leaving. Compliance is not compromised during the decorating process.
Wardrobe and Cupboard Doors
Built-in wardrobes and alcove cupboards in Cheltenham period homes often have original ledge-and-brace or flush panel doors. These need the same professional preparation as any other interior door.
Where doors can be removed, we take them off and paint them flat. This gives a cleaner finish with no sag on vertical faces. Doors go back on the same day using fast-cure paint.
Here’s How It Works
1. Assessment
We check every door: material, current paint condition, any filler needed, and whether the door hangs square. We note any hardware that needs masking or removing.
2. Preparation
Surfaces are degreased with sugar soap, sanded back to a sound key, and any gaps filled with flexible caulk. Knots in softwood doors are sealed to prevent resin bleed.
3. Priming
Bare timber or stripped sections get a full coat of primer. This is not skipped, even on doors in good condition. It is the foundation of a lasting finish.
4. First Coat
Applied by brush, roller, or spray depending on door type. Allowed to cure fully before the next coat. No rushing at this stage.
5. Second Coat and Inspection
The finish coat goes on after light sanding of the first. We check for any missed sections, runs, or thin edges in good light before signing off.
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Door Painting Costs in Cheltenham
Prices below are estimates only. Call 01242 503600 for a precise quote.
Door Type
Panelled period doors take longer than flush doors. More profiles mean more preparation and cutting-in time.
A simple flush door costs less than an original six-panel Regency door with complex mouldings and multiple layers of old paint.
Condition
Flaking or heavily built-up paint needs more preparation. Stripping adds time and cost.
Typical ranges: single flush door (frame and architrave both sides) £120 to £200. Single panelled period door (prep, prime, two coats) £180 to £300 depending on condition.
Quantity
Painting a full house of doors in one visit is more efficient than single-door visits. Combining doors, frames, and architraves in one project offers better value.
A full hallway set (front door excluded, frames and architraves included) runs £600 to £1,200 for a typical Cheltenham terrace.
For full exterior painting on the property, see our exterior painting page. For the front door specifically, see our front door painting page. For window frames alongside door projects, see our window frame painting page.
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