marrmrrs Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Anyone know of a decent painter and decorator?... It's only one room in a condo in Pratamnak but want one wall papered. Already had an estimate and was abruptly shown the door!!.. It would be cheaper in the UK!?!...Only a small job but must be done properly!!.. Any help would be appreciated.. Cheers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony5 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 It definitely wouldn't be cheaper in the UK, because over there they would probably charge you 100 pounds to make the quotation, but if you want quality work expect to pay through the nose for such a small job, and count yourself lucky if you even find one that knows what is quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrmrrs Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 I already have some properties here and have gotten shot of nearly every painter i have had the misfortune of having to deal with!. Thay are all beyond bad but i need a paper hanger and that is proving to be a problem but thanks for your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2004 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Unless it's a big job i would do it myself. The thought of a thai painter slinging paint around my condo fills me with dread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thais are not good at "decorating". I would do it myself if it's a small unit. I did some wallpaper back home in my house and that went surprisingly well . Painting is even easier. So I agree , better to do it yourself if you have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrmrrs Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the advice but unfortunately i dont have the time or more importantly the skills to hang paped i am ashamed to say. I am genuinely one of them who can't change a light bulb ot a plug but have been advised there is a place in Naglua that does this... So again thanks.. Edited April 1, 2015 by marrmrrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 You could probably have the whole condo refinished more easily than such a small job. I end up doing most of these jobs myself, not because I am cheap, but you just can't get a Thai worker for small jobs in this area My only suggestion is to try and talk to the office at your condo, and they may be able to get you someone who only does part time work on their day off. Maybe one of their maintenance staff ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Just a suggestion try speaking to the lady that runs this lot: http://pattayahomerepair.com/ I have used them for many small jobs around the house roof leaks, plumbing, small household repair and have been happy however, I haven't used them for decorating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrmrrs Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Have just emailed Pattaya Home Repair, so see how it goes... Many Thanks..?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Have just emailed Pattaya Home Repair, so see how it goes... Many Thanks..?? Knowing what Thais are like for answering e-mail I have always phoned, the lady who answers and runs the business speaks very good English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrmrrs Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 I think you may be right!!.. Emailed about 4hrs ago and heard nothing.. So will take your advice and call.. Thanks for taking the time to reply... Thanks again..?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I think you may be right!!.. Emailed about 4hrs ago and heard nothing.. So will take your advice and call.. Thanks for taking the time to reply... Thanks again..?? If you have the all equipment to do the job I can do it.....seriously been doing all my own DIY for many many years but I,ve nothing here as far as tools/equipment etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrmrrs Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the offer and it is much appreciated but i have nothing in terms of tools to do the job i am ashamed to say. Painting is not the problem but hanging paper is obviously a popular thing here. It is only one wall!!.. I will continue the search but thanks for the kind offer....Cheers! Edited April 1, 2015 by marrmrrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk888 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I think you may be right!!.. Emailed about 4hrs ago and heard nothing.. So will take your advice and call.. Thanks for taking the time to reply... Thanks again..?? If you have the all equipment to do the job I can do it.....seriously been doing all my own DIY for many many years but I,ve nothing here as far as tools/equipment etc. not being negative but surely all that is needed are a tape measure, largish sharp scissors, a plumb-line (hand made using string and a weight) a pencil, soft brush for smoothing out air bubbles (a wide paint brush with very soft bristles will do) stepladders ideally but something to carry your weight a flat surface for pasting (a floor maybe?) and a cloth and water for cleaning up excess wallpaper paste ............... anything else I need? I've had to recall all this as I am about to start on one condo wall. By the way, where are the decent curtain shops that stock a good selection of wallpaper books? I specifically am looking for Regency striped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommygun65 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Try these guys, I have used them for a condo in Chon buri plus 1 in Bangkok and would recommend them to anyone. and they don't charge stupid prices. skyline-renovations.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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