Period Property Painter in Preston
Rose Decor are Preston's period property painting experts.
We have 15 years experience painting Preston's 770 listed buildings and 11 conservation areas.
We use traditional methods that keep your home's original character.
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Why Choose Rose Decor for Your Period Property
Traditional Methods
We use limewash, linseed oil paints, and paints that let walls breathe. These work with your property's original build.
Lime Plaster Experts
Preston's period homes have lime plaster walls. These need special paints that let moisture move through whilst giving great finishes.
Original Feature Painting
From grand Victorian ceilings to Georgian sash windows, we refresh period features the right way.
Heritage Rules
We handle Preston's special area rules including Winckley Square, Avenham, and Fulwood.
Lead Paint Safety
Fully trained in safe removal for houses built before 1970.
Victorian House Painting
Preston's Victorian houses show Lancashire's boom time. The population grew from 12,000 to 69,000 between 1801-1851.
Rose Decor know how to handle the specific challenges of Victorian houses, from original materials to period-appropriate finishes.
Compact Terrace Properties
Smaller terraces need smart colour choices in compact living rooms. Living room painting with light colours makes rooms look bigger.
Victorian houses often have 8-foot ceilings instead of modern 9-foot ones. Original lime plaster from the 1800s needs paints that breathe.
Bay Window Victorian Homes
Bay window homes have fancy windows, tall ceilings, and decorative details. Ceiling painting requires special care with ornate cornicing and ceiling roses.
Most of these properties use red Accrington brick made locally. This brick needs special lime mortars that match the original 1800s mix. These homes often have servant bells and coal fireplaces that need careful paint work.
Traditional Victorian Colour Schemes
Period colours include deep burgundy, forest green, and oxblood red. Victorians loved dark, rich colours in main rooms. Light heritage blues and stone greys work well in bedrooms. High-gloss finishes on wood trim were popular because they were easy to clean. Victorians often used different colours in each room.
Edwardian House Painting
Preston's Edwardian houses were built between 1901-1914. You'll find many in Fulwood's tree-lined streets. These houses need different painting methods than Victorian terraces.
Rose Decor know the right techniques to keep these properties looking their best.
Fulwood's Edwardian Properties
Fulwood's Edwardian houses feature red brick with white painted sections and Tudor-style wooden details. We know how to treat these special features to maintain their authentic character and boost property value.
Specialist Paint Systems
The white render sections contain lime and need breathable paints. We use the right paints that let moisture move naturally. The Tudor-style wooden beams get linseed oil treatments that protect whilst allowing natural wood movement.
Authentic Edwardian Colours
We use period-appropriate colours that enhance Fulwood's Arts and Crafts character. Soft whites, sage greens, and pale yellows suit this style perfectly.
Professional Results
We protect leaded glass and coloured window panels during painting. Our specialist treatments provide long-lasting weather protection whilst understanding period window styles and original designs.
Painting Heritage
Features
Preston's period properties have special features that make them unique. These original details give your home its character and value. Rose Decor know how to paint these features properly whilst protecting them for the future.
Victorian Sash Windows
Sash windows slide up and down and are found throughout Preston's period properties. These windows need special care during painting. We use traditional linseed oil paints that let wood move naturally. Modern paints can glue sash windows shut forever.
Period Front Doors
Victorian and Edwardian front doors have detailed wooden panels. Proper preparation keeps panel details sharp whilst giving long-lasting protection. We understand how to work with the different raised sections without losing the original design.
Picture Rails and Dado Rails
Picture rails run high on walls in main rooms. Dado rails sit at waist height around rooms. We understand traditional painting methods for these wooden rails. The right colour combinations make rooms look bigger and more elegant.
Victorian Bay Windows
Bay windows have detailed wooden frames and often decorative brackets underneath. We take care with the different angles and sections. Traditional paint systems protect the wood whilst showing off the period character.
Period Fireplaces
Original fireplaces have wooden surrounds, cast iron parts, and decorative tiles. We protect delicate tiles and metalwork during preparation. Dark colours were traditional for fireplace surrounds because they hid soot marks.
Render Sections
We use breathable paints on render that let moisture move through. This prevents cracking and damp problems that happen with modern plastic paints.
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