6 Bedroom En-Suite HMO Refurbishment
Selly Oak · Case study

6 Bedroom En-Suite HMO Refurbishment

A full high-spec spray-finish redecoration of a modern 6-bedroom en-suite HMO in Selly Oak — durable acrylic matt to walls and ceilings, satin sprayed woodwork and bold feature walls throughout.

Full property refurbishment
Full HMO spray-finish redecoration — 6 en-suite bedrooms, kitchen, communal areas & staircases
Selly Oak
The brief

A considered, long-term finish.

Four Oaks Painting & Decorating recently completed a full redecoration of this modern 6-bedroom HMO property in Selly Oak — delivering a clean, durable and contemporary finish throughout, designed specifically for the demands of high-quality shared accommodation.

The brief was a complete decorating package across 6 en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen and living area, communal spaces, staircases, hallways, utility room and a full woodwork package. The client needed speed, consistency of finish, long-term tenant durability and clean modern styling — all delivered through a spray-applied finishing system.

The completed property is bright, modern and hard-wearing — built to stand up to the demands of high-traffic shared living while still delivering a premium, boutique-feel aesthetic across every room.

Project specification

The detail behind the finish.

Timeframe
Full property refurbishment
Scope
Full HMO spray-finish redecoration — 6 en-suite bedrooms, kitchen, communal areas & staircases
Location
Selly Oak
Products used
Durable acrylic matt (walls & ceilings) · Sprayed satin to woodwork · Tinted mist coats · Stain-block primers
Spray systems
Graco airless for walls & ceilings · HVLP fine-finish for woodwork · Mirka dustless sanding
Approach
Dustless prep · sprayed finish
Challenges

What this project demanded.

  • 01Maintaining consistent spray-quality finish across 6 bedrooms, en-suites and communal areas
  • 02Specifying coatings durable enough for HMO traffic and turnover
  • 03Coordinating finishes between bedrooms, bathrooms and shared spaces
  • 04Working efficiently to a refurbishment programme
  • 05Achieving sharp transitions between bold feature walls and sprayed woodwork
Process gallery

Stage by stage.

Open-plan kitchen & communal living
01

Open-plan kitchen & communal living

The communal heart of the property — open-plan kitchen and lounge sprayed in a clean white durable acrylic matt, with sprayed satin woodwork throughout. Consistent sheen levels across the long sightlines were critical, and the spray system delivered a uniform, mark-resistant finish ready for high-traffic tenant use.

Communal lounge & circulation
02

Communal lounge & circulation

Bright, neutral communal living space designed to feel modern and easy to maintain. Walls and ceilings sprayed in durable acrylic matt; the dark feature wall behind the artwork provides contrast without compromising the washable, scuff-resistant finish required for shared accommodation.

Bedroom 1 — pink throw & black feature wall
03

Bedroom 1 — pink throw & black feature wall

First en-suite bedroom with a bold black feature wall behind the bed, contrasted against crisp sprayed white walls and woodwork. En-suite door frames, architraves and skirting all sprayed in satin for a crisp boutique-style finish.

Bedroom 2 — teal scheme
04

Bedroom 2 — teal scheme

Compact en-suite bedroom finished with a deep charcoal feature wall and barn-door style en-suite access. Sprayed woodwork in satin gives sharp clean lines around the doorways and skirting, while the durable matt walls keep the room feeling bright.

Bedroom 3 — navy feature wall
05

Bedroom 3 — navy feature wall

Larger en-suite bedroom with a deep navy feature wall providing a moody, premium feel. Crisp sprayed white ceilings and woodwork balance the dark tones and keep the room feeling modern and uncluttered.

Bedroom 4 — attic room
06

Bedroom 4 — attic room

Eaves-level bedroom with complex angled ceilings — sprayed throughout for a perfectly uniform finish across every plane. Spray application is particularly effective on cut-in heavy areas like attic rooms, eliminating roller texture and brush marks on awkward angles.

Bedroom 5 — black feature with window detail
07

Bedroom 5 — black feature with window detail

Striking black feature wall sprayed around the window reveals and chimney breast detail, with crisp white sprayed eaves and skirting. The contrast highlights the architectural features of the room while keeping maintenance simple between tenancies.

Main staircase
08

Main staircase

Full staircase package — handrails, balustrades, newel posts and stair strings sprayed in a deep satin black, with sprayed white walls and ceilings throughout the stairwell. Spray application on stair components gives a furniture-grade finish that brush and roller simply cannot match.

Landings & HMO circulation
09

Landings & HMO circulation

Shared landings finished in a clean, washable system with sprayed woodwork to all door frames and architraves. Fire-safety signage, emergency lighting and HMO compliance details all carefully worked around during the spray programme.

Utility room
10

Utility room

Shared utility room finished to the same standard as the rest of the property — durable matt walls, sprayed satin woodwork and crisp white ceilings. Hard-wearing finishes selected to cope with appliance use and high humidity.

Craft

Preparation & finish.

Preparation

Full sheeting and floor protection throughout. New plaster left to cure, then tinted mist coats sprayed to seal substrates. Woodwork denibbed with Mirka random-orbital sanders on HEPA extraction, knots sealed and joints caulked before primer.

Finish details

Walls and ceilings finished in durable acrylic matt for washability and scuff resistance — selected specifically for HMO wear. Woodwork — doors, frames, skirting, stair components and handrails — sprayed in satin for crisp uniform sheen and improved durability on high-contact areas. Bold black feature walls and stair details provide a boutique-style contrast against the crisp white sprayed woodwork.

Services included

Everything in scope.

  • Full 6-bedroom HMO refurbishment & redecoration
  • Spray-applied mist coats throughout the property
  • Durable acrylic matt to all walls and ceilings
  • Sprayed primers and satin top coats to all woodwork
  • Staircase, balustrade and handrail spraying
  • Feature wall finishing in bold dark tones
  • En-suite coordination across 6 bedrooms
  • Communal kitchen, lounge, landings and utility room
  • Full sheeting, floor protection and dustless sanding
  • HMO-grade durable finishing system
Outcome

The customer result.

The completed property delivers a bright, modern and hard-wearing finish across all 6 en-suite bedrooms, the open-plan kitchen and lounge, communal areas, staircases and utility room — a consistent spray-quality finish from front door to attic.

Durable acrylic matt walls and ceilings combined with sprayed satin woodwork give the property a premium boutique feel while remaining genuinely practical for HMO use — washable, scuff-resistant and easy to maintain between tenancies.

Projects like this show the value of pairing correct product selection with modern spray finishing — achieving commercial-grade durability and a premium aesthetic in rental properties across Selly Oak and the wider Birmingham HMO market.

"A fast, clean spray-finish package across the whole property — the standard of the woodwork and the consistency of the walls and ceilings is exactly what we need for high-end HMO lettings."
HMO investor · Selly Oak
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