The family does the work
Paul Mead and his two sons carry out every job. No subcontractors, no strangers.
Painters & Decorators · Basingstoke & Hampshire
Woodwork Paintingin Basingstoke & Hampshire
Doors, skirting boards, frames, spindles and windows sanded, filled and finished smooth, the detail that makes a room look properly done.
24 years in the trade · 1-year guarantee on every job
- 24 years in the trade
- Fully insured with £5m public liability cover
- 1-year guarantee on all work as standard
- Free, no-obligation quotes, always
- Family-run: Paul and his sons on every job
- Open 7 days a week, 7am-9pm
- Domestic and commercial decorating
Service overview
Woodwork Painting: What You Need to Know
What the service covers
Painting interior and exterior timber: internal doors and frames, skirting boards, architraves, dado and picture rails, staircases, spindles and handrails, window frames, sills and window boards.
Who it is for
Anyone whose woodwork has yellowed, chipped or been scuffed, people changing from dated wood stain or varnish to a painted look, and homeowners finishing a room where the walls are already done.
When it is needed
Common signs are yellowing oil-based gloss, chips on door edges and skirting, drips and runs from past jobs, bare timber on sills, and windows where paint is flaking and letting water in.
Why preparation matters
Woodwork shows every mistake. Old runs, dents and brush marks must be sanded out and filled, and glossy surfaces keyed so the new paint grips instead of peeling.
The cost of waiting
What Happens If You Leave It
Woodwork takes more knocks than any other surface in a home, and neglected exterior timber can start to rot.
Yellowing gloss
Older oil-based paints turn yellow over time, especially away from daylight.
Chips and dents
Hoovers, feet, pets and doors all take their toll on skirting and frames.
Peeling window paint
Once paint fails on exterior frames and sills, water gets into the timber.
Poor past work
Drips, runs and thick layers of paint hide detail and look untidy close up.
Common mistakes we see
- Painting straight over glossy woodwork without sanding, so the new coat peels.
- Mixing water-based and oil-based products without the right primer.
- Leaving old drips and runs in place and painting over them.
- Rushing drying times between coats on doors that are needed that day.
Our process
Five Steps From Quote to Finished Job
- 01
Free visit and quote
Paul looks at the job, talks it through with you and gives a clear, no-obligation price.
- 02
Protection
Floors, furniture, fixtures and surrounding surfaces are covered and masked before anything else happens.
- 03
Preparation
Old runs sanded out, dents and cracks filled, gaps caulked, surfaces keyed and knots or bare timber primed.
- 04
The work
Undercoat and finish coats applied by brush for a smooth, even surface with crisp lines against the walls.
- 05
Inspection and tidy-up
Everything checked in good light, touched up where needed and left clean, backed by our 1-year guarantee.
What you get
Why Choose Centurion for Woodwork Painting
£5m insured, 1-year guarantee
Full public liability cover while we work, and a 1-year guarantee once we finish.
7 days, 7am to 9pm
Evenings and weekends are normal for us, which makes booking far easier.
Crisp cut-in lines
Clean edges where woodwork meets walls, floors and glass.
Right product for the job
Durable finishes chosen for how each surface is used.
Inside and out
Internal doors and skirting as well as exterior windows and frames.
Gallery
Woodwork Painting: Our Work
In detail
Woodwork Painting: Materials, Methods & Situations
Good woodwork is what separates a professional finish from an average one.
Doors and frames
Panelled doors are painted in the right order, panels first, then rails and stiles, so there are no overlap marks. Edges and frames are finished to match.
Skirting and architrave
Skirting is cleaned, sanded and caulked where it meets the wall, so the finished line is sharp and gap-free.
Staircases and spindles
Spindles and handrails take time and patience; each is sanded and coated carefully so the result is even all the way up.
Windows and sills
Exterior frames and sills are scraped back where paint has failed, bare timber primed and the frames painted to shed water.
Local to you
Woodwork Painting Across Basingstoke & Beyond
We are based in Basingstoke and carry out woodwork painting for homes and businesses across Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and Wiltshire. Being local means we can visit to quote quickly, plan work around the weather and your diary, and keep the job moving without long gaps between visits.
From terraced houses and new-build estates to period properties, offices and commercial units, the properties in this part of the South vary a lot. Older homes often need more preparation and filling, while newer homes tend to need careful work on fresh plaster and modern materials. We assess each job on its own terms and tell you plainly what it needs before we start.
Because we work 7 days a week, from 7am to 9pm, it is easier to book work in at a time that suits you, including evenings and weekends when you are at home, or outside trading hours for businesses.
Who does the work
The Same Family Team, Start to Finish
Centurion Decorating is run by Paul Mead, who was trained in the trade by his dad and has now been decorating for 24 years. Both of Paul's sons work alongside him full-time, so the people who quote for your job are the people who turn up and do it.
That matters when you are letting someone into your home or business. There are no strangers or subcontractors you have never met, the standard of preparation and finish stays consistent from the first day to the last, and if you have a question you can ask Paul directly.
Every job is fully insured with £5 million public liability cover and comes with a 1-year guarantee as standard. Quotes are always free, with no obligation, so the only thing it costs you to find out is a phone call to 07717 774411. You can also see everything we do on our homepage or send us the details of your job.
FAQ
Woodwork Painting Questions
Can you change varnished or stained wood to a painted finish?
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Yes. The surface is cleaned, sanded and primed with a suitable primer so the paint bonds properly.
Do I need to remove doors?
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Usually not. We can paint doors in place and plan the order so rooms stay usable.
Is the quote for woodwork painting free?
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Yes. Every quote is free with no obligation. You get a clear price before any work starts.
Are you insured?
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Yes. Centurion Decorating carries £5 million public liability insurance on every job.
Is the work guaranteed?
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All work comes with a 1-year guarantee. If something we did is not right, we come back and put it right.
When can you work?
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We work 7 days a week, 7am to 9pm, so we can fit around your home life or business hours. Call 07717 774411.
Free quote
Get a Clear Price for Your Job
No cost, no obligation. Paul will look at the job and tell you exactly what it needs, and every job is fully insured and guaranteed for a year.
07717 774411- £5m public liability · 1-year guarantee
- 7 days a week, 7am – 9pm