Heavy-duty furniture covers: Dining tables, chairs, and sideboards fully protected. Antique furniture barriers (no moving heavy pieces). Cabinet and dresser protection from paint splatter. Professional-grade drop cloths for all flooring.

Open-plan considerations: 73% of Swansea homes have kitchen-dining layouts. Adjacent kitchen areas protected from dust. Appliances covered during work. Careful masking of transitions between spaces.

Wall preparation standards: Fill cracks and holes in plaster. Sand smooth for perfect finish. Clean all surfaces (grease removal critical in dining areas). Prime bare patches and stain-prone areas. Apply specialist primers on period property walls (lime plaster in Victorian terraces).

Woodwork preparation: Sand skirting boards and architraves. Fill nail holes and gaps. Prime bare wood to prevent staining. Undercoat old gloss for adhesion.

Walls – eggshell or satin finish: Two coats minimum for durability. Cut in around edges and features. Roller application for smooth coverage. Family-safe low-VOC paints (minimal smell).

Ceilings – matt finish: Bright white or tinted to complement walls using our expert ceiling painting methods. Even coverage across entire surface. No roller marks or patches.

Woodwork – gloss or satin: Skirting boards, door frames, window frames. Two topcoats for durability. Clean lines at wall junctions.

For Victorian and Edwardian dining rooms: Plasterwork ceiling details carefully painted. Cornicing and ceiling roses enhanced. Picture rails and dado rails restored. Original fireplace surrounds highlighted. Wood panelling treated with appropriate finishes.

Moisture-resistant products: Swansea’s coastal climate requires specialist paints. Most projects within 5 miles of sea need moisture protection. Prevents peeling and dampness issues.