Property dilapidation protocol requires that a leased or rented property must be fully restored to the original pre-rental condition – this often involves extensive redecoration and refurbishment. Depending on the contract agreement the landlord my decide to undertake this responsibility themselves and charge the tenant a fee or may require the tenant to assume the responsibility themselves. In either case The Invisible Painter is highly experienced in dealing with dilapidations in London and is the perfect choice to complete the redecoration. When the end of a lease approaches, the[…]

The Invisible Painter painting and decorating company know that specialist decorating is a very important part of  interior design and really makes a property stand out from the crowd. We have experience in working with very specialist kinds of decorative art like Roman style murals, specialist paint effects such as stencilling and faux finishes on plaster, stonework, floors and walls. We have experience in all areas of classical and modern decoration such as trompe l’oeil, 18th Century style decoration. As a London based painter and decorator company we have[…]

The Invisible Painter recently carried out the external and internal refurbishment of the Errol Douglas Hair salon in Knightsbridge, London. This was a 9 day project to completely refurbish the interior and exterior of  the salon. The client used the team from Design Box London to develop the renovation design for the salon to meet with the requirements of the stylists, whilst creating a newly refurbished lounge feel to the salon. Working with the renovation design team, we created and installed a custom built joinery package complete with LED[…]

IdeaPaint turns any smooth surface into a useful and interactive workspace – perfect for offices, schools and home. IdeaPaint whiteboard paint will give you a dry-wipe finish on any surface including walls, tables, floors, pillars and even whole rooms and hallways. You can create a place to share information with your customers, co-workers & clients or just have a little fun. IdeaPaint is the most flexible, durable and cost-effective dry-wipe whiteboard paint on the market. The Invisible Painter has been using IdeaPaint since it became available in the UK, applying it to[…]

    The Invisible Painter is carrying out a decorative restoration project next to Horse Guards Parade in London. We have been using a product called PeelAway7® (http://www.peelaway.co.uk) to remove years of paint build up from 200 yr old cornicing and coving. This process required great patience to carefully remove all of the paint without damaging the decorative finish. This job required not only paint removal and plasterwork restoration of cornicing and coving, but also stripping down the balustrades and stone steps throughout the property. This is part of a[…]

The Invisible Painter has just completed a Lime washing of the garden facing wall of Dixton Manor (http://www.dixtonmanor.co.uk/), a Grade 2 listed Cotswold Manor House in Gloucestershire. One of the facts that not everyone understands is that a lime wash is not a painting technique, although it may be applied with paintbrushes. In fact, the lime wash is more of a staining technique. The properties of the lime seep into the pores of the masonry and effectively become part of the material. Over time, the[…]