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Principal Rooms
Neutral wall finishes complement the traditional white timberwork and ceiling features, creating a consistent decorative finish while retaining the character of the room.
HS2-connected project · Case study
Period Property Decorating for Hunningtons – HS2 Contract
Commercial internal decorating works for Hunningtons to a substantial period property, refreshing the interior while retaining its traditional architectural character, as part of works connected with the HS2 programme.
Commercial internal decorating to a character period property
HS2-connected project
Transformation
Before & after.
BeforeAfterThe brief
A considered, long-term finish.
Four Oaks Painting & Decorating recently completed our first project for Hunningtons, delivering internal decorating works to a substantial period property as part of works connected with the HS2 programme.
The property featured a range of traditional architectural details, including high ceilings, decorative cornices, ceiling roses, sash windows, panelled doors, picture rails and extensive timberwork.
Because of the character of the building, the project required more care and attention than a straightforward commercial redecoration. Our objective was to refresh and improve the interior while ensuring the property’s original features remained clean, crisp and well defined.
Our decorating team carried out works across several areas of the property, including large principal rooms, bedrooms, corridors, landings, staircases and bathroom areas. The result needed to meet the standards expected on a professionally managed commercial project while still respecting the character of the property.
Project at a glance
- Client
- Hunningtons
- Project
- First project for Hunningtons · HS2-connected works
- Property
- Substantial character period property
- Status
- Completed and handed over
Project specification
The detail behind the finish.
Timeframe
3–4 weeks
Scope
Commercial internal decorating to a character period property
Location
HS2-connected project
Client type
Hunningtons
Property type
Character period property
Products used
Farrow & Ball · Tikkurila
Spray systems
Graco airless · HVLP
Challenges
What this project demanded.
- 01Careful preparation and finishing around cornices, ceiling details, timber mouldings, window surrounds and other traditional features
- 02Maintaining the definition of decorative timberwork and architectural mouldings through accurate cutting-in and a methodical approach
- 03Coordinating labour, preparation and finishing across the different areas to keep the contractor-led programme progressing while maintaining the required standard
Process gallery
Stage by stage.
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Decorative Cornices & Ceiling Roses
Decorative cornices, ceiling roses and mouldings were treated as individual features, with careful preparation and accurate cutting-in to retain their definition.
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Panelled Doors & Bedroom Joinery
Preparation and finishing of existing panelled doors, skirting boards, door frames and timberwork formed part of the internal decorating works.
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Corridors & Landings
Corridors and landings were decorated with the same care around traditional mouldings, window surrounds and timberwork as the principal rooms.
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Bathroom Decoration
Bathroom decorating included careful work around the sash window, decorative cornices and existing fixtures and finishes.
Project gallery
On site.
Craft
Preparation & finish.
Preparation
Period properties often contain significantly more decorative timberwork and architectural mouldings than modern buildings. These areas require careful preparation, accurate cutting-in and a methodical approach if the finished decoration is going to complement rather than detract from the building. Minor filling and making good were carried out where required, with existing flooring, fixtures and finishes protected.
Finish details
Decorative cornices, ceiling roses, picture rails, sash window surrounds and panelled joinery were all treated as individual features rather than simply painted over as part of the general works. This helped retain the definition of the original detailing while giving the overall interior a cleaner and more consistent appearance.
Services included
Everything in scope.
- Preparation and redecoration of internal walls
- Preparation and decoration of ceilings
- Decoration of corridors and landings
- Staircase and stairwell decoration
- Bedrooms and additional internal rooms
- Bathroom decoration
- Preparation and finishing of skirting boards
- Door frames and architraves
- Existing panelled doors and timberwork
- Careful decoration around sash windows
- Preparation around decorative cornices and ceiling roses
- Minor filling and making good where required
- Protection of existing flooring, fixtures and finishes
- Final snagging and inspection prior to completion
Outcome
The customer result.
The completed property now has a clean and consistent decorative finish throughout while retaining the architectural character that makes the building distinctive. The neutral wall finishes complement the traditional white timberwork, decorative mouldings, sash windows and ceiling features.
The project was successfully completed and handed over to Hunningtons. Following completion of this first project, Four Oaks Painting & Decorating has already been asked to price further works for Hunningtons, which is a strong indication of the standard of service and finish delivered by our team.
As a contractor-led project, completing the decorating works efficiently and within the required programme was equally important. Our team coordinated labour, preparation and finishing stages across the different areas of the property to keep the works progressing while maintaining the required standard.
We can scale labour depending on the requirements of the project, helping contractors and commercial clients meet demanding programmes without sacrificing finish quality. Our aim is not simply to complete individual decorating projects, but to become a dependable decorating contractor that clients can call upon repeatedly as new work becomes available.
Alongside our residential work, we provide painting and decorating services for contractors, property managers, commercial organisations, schools, offices and managed residential developments throughout Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
Looking for a reliable painting and decorating contractor for an upcoming project? Contact Four Oaks Painting & Decorating to discuss your project, programme and requirements.
Quick answers
About this project.
- Who was this period-property decorating project for?
- The internal decorating works were completed for Hunningtons as part of works connected with the HS2 programme. This was Four Oaks Painting & Decorating’s first project for Hunningtons.
- How were the property’s traditional details treated?
- Decorative cornices, ceiling roses, picture rails, sash window surrounds and panelled joinery were carefully prepared and decorated as individual features to retain their definition.
- Was the project completed and handed over?
- Yes. The project was successfully completed and handed over to Hunningtons. Four Oaks has subsequently been asked to price further works for the client.
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