Door Painters in Cirencester
Cotswolds Decorators are door painters covering Cirencester and the surrounding Cotswolds, part of our wider exterior painting service.
What we cover:
- Panelled and moulded doors: period profiles, hand-painted in sections
- Interior flush doors: spray-smooth or brush finish
- Door frames and architraves: crisp lines, consistent finish
- Wardrobe and built-in storage doors
- Fire doors: painted in-situ, correct products used
Period properties in the Cotswolds have original joinery worth preserving. We prepare, prime, and finish each type correctly.
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Why Choose Cotswolds Decorators
Woodwork Specialists
Doors, frames, and joinery finished with a smooth, lasting coat.
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote. No unexpected additions.
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every job.
Highly Recommended
Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals.
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Door Painting Services in the Cotswolds
Panelled and Moulded Doors
Panelled doors are a defining feature in period Cotswolds properties. Raised-panel oak or pine doors in Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold have profiles that rollers miss entirely.
We paint each section in the correct order: panels first, then rails, then stiles, then frames. Old timber in pre-1900 properties moves with humidity — we use flexible, breathable finishes that resist cracking over time.
Flush Doors
Modern flush doors in Cirencester new-builds and 1970s homes need a different approach. Every imperfection shows under direct lighting.
We fill, sand, and prime before applying a smooth finish coat. Spray application is available where a factory-smooth result is needed.
Door Frames and Architraves
Frames and architraves are the part of the job most often rushed. Paint overlap onto walls, uneven cutting-in, and missed areas behind hinges all show up straight away.
We mask surrounding walls, paint frames in full before the door, and check hinge areas on completion. Architraves in lime-plastered rooms are checked for adhesion before priming.
Wardrobe and Built-in Storage Doors
Built-in wardrobes in period Cotswolds bedrooms often have original timber doors painted over many times. Paint build-up on edges causes doors to stick or fail to close properly.
We assess whether stripping is needed before painting. Edges are sanded back to a clean profile so doors hang and close correctly after the job.
Fire Doors
Fire doors cannot be removed for painting without affecting their fire rating. We paint them in place using products rated for fire door use.
All hardware is masked properly. Intumescent strips around frames are protected and replaced if damaged during preparation.
Here’s How It Works
1. Assessment
We inspect every door, frame, and architrave. We note existing paint condition, timber type, any repair work needed, and whether stripping is required on heavily built-up edges.
2. Preparation
Surfaces are cleaned with sugar soap, lightly sanded to create a key, and filled where needed. Knots in bare timber are sealed. Timber in poor condition is stabilised before priming.
3. Priming
We use the correct primer for the surface: oil-based for bare hardwood, specialist adhesion primer for previously painted surfaces in poor condition, MDF primer for engineered doors.
4. First Coat
Applied in the correct panel sequence, cutting in carefully at all junctions. Allowed to cure fully before the second coat.
5. Final Coat and Inspection
Second coat applied. Doors checked for smooth operation, frames checked, hinges cleared of paint build-up, handles cleaned and reinstated.
Door Painting Costs in the Cotswolds
Prices below are estimates only. Every property is different. Call 01285 708711 for a precise quote.
What Affects the Price
Three things drive the cost of door painting: condition, type, and scope. Doors in sound condition with stable existing paint cost less to prepare. Panelled period doors take longer than flat flush doors.
Painting doors alone costs less than including frames, architraves, and skirting in one visit.
Typical Price Ranges
A single interior panelled door painted in place runs £80 to £140 including preparation, frame, and architrave. A full hallway of four to six doors with frames typically costs £450 to £850.
Whole-house interior doors in a Georgian townhouse with eight to twelve doors ranges from £900 to £1,800.
Front Door Painting
For front door painting specifically, see our front door painting page. Front doors require different preparation and products due to weather exposure.
We use exterior-grade finishes on front doors and provide precise colour matching for period properties throughout the Cotswolds.
Areas We Serve
Cirencester and surrounding areas
We cover Cirencester, Tetbury, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Bourton-on-the-Water, and surrounding villages across the Cotswolds district. Local expertise with over ten years of experience painting period properties.
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