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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Send a few photos of your project — rooms, stairwells, exteriors, panelling or joinery — and Four Oaks Painting & Decorating will come back with an indicative figure within one working day.
"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."
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Send up to 6 photos of the areas you'd like decorated and we'll come back to you with clear next steps.
Whether it's a single room or a full home redecoration, we'd be glad to discuss your plans and provide a detailed, no-obligation quotation.
We are best suited to well-planned decorating projects — full rooms, multi-room redecorations, exteriors, spray finishes, panelling and commercial works.
