Painting & decorating · St Andrews & beyond
Every surface.
Considered.
Walls, doors, cabinetry and everything in between. I look at what is there, prepare what needs attention and choose a finish for the way you live.
One person from consultation to completion.
Preparation and specification before paint.
Specialist timber care
Worth keeping.
Worth repairing.
Windows, doors, staircases and original joinery. Explore careful repairs, considered refinishing and exterior maintenance, with the existing timber and its condition guiding every decision.
Timber window repair
Timber window repairs and repainting in St Andrews and Fife. Assess local decay, failed coatings and weathered sills before deciding to replace.
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Timber door repair
Timber door repair and repainting in St Andrews and Fife. A practical route to preserving sound doors, from assessment and local repair to a durable finish.
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Staircase refreshing
Staircase refreshing in St Andrews and Fife. Careful preparation and refinishing of sound timber stairs, handrails, spindles and painted risers.
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Period shutters and panelling
Period shutter and panelling refinishing in St Andrews and Fife. Sensitive preparation, local decorative repairs and carefully specified painted finishes.
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Exterior timber maintenance
Exterior timber maintenance in St Andrews and Fife. Condition checks, targeted preparation and suitable coatings for exposed exterior joinery.
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Painting, decorating & surface care.
Interiors & cabinetry
The rooms you live in.
From a ceiling that needs attention to the cupboards you open every day. Preparation, colour and practical finishes, considered together.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings and woodwork, with the preparation each surface needs.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceCabinet painting
Careful repainting for sound cupboards, kitchen cabinets and fitted storage.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceDoor painting
Interior and exterior doors, with careful attention to panels, edges and frames.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceDrywall painting
Plasterboard walls and ceilings prepared for an even painted finish.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceExteriors & protection
Ready for the weather.
Exposed timber, masonry and metal each need a different approach. I assess the surface and its surroundings before choosing the coating.
Exterior painting
Masonry, render, windows and exterior trim, specified for their exposure.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceDeck painting
Suitable timber decking prepared for outdoor exposure and foot traffic.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceMetal painting
Gates, railings and suitable metalwork with compatible protective coatings.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceRoof painting
Roof coating enquiries assessed for material, condition and safe access.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceWood & furniture
Keep the character. Improve the finish.
Paint to change the colour. Stain to show the grain. Varnish to protect it. The right choice starts with the timber you already have.
Furniture painting
Repainting suitable furniture with preparation matched to its material and use.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceWood painting
Skirtings, frames, windows and trim, inside and outside the home.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceWood staining
Suitable timber coloured with its natural variation still visible.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceWood varnishing
Clear protective finishes with sheen and preparation chosen for the timber.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceRepairs & spraying
The work before the finish.
Small repairs, the effects of a resolved leak, or a surface suited to spraying. The method follows the condition of the material, not the other way around.
Drywall repair
Minor plasterboard holes, dents and cracks prepared for redecoration.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceWater damage repair
Decorative repairs and stain treatment once the water source is resolved.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceSpray painting
Spray application where the surface, coating and working environment suit it.
Preparation, finishes & practical adviceA connected plan
More than one surface?
Start with the whole.
A room rarely needs just one thing. Walls meet woodwork. Cabinets meet doors. Repairs sit beneath new colour. I consider those connections before agreeing the work.
The quotation records preparation, products, protection and the surfaces included. Suitable limewash and mineral finishes remain an option where the existing background supports them.
How I assess a surfaceBefore you enquire
A few practical questions.
The right advice depends on the surface in front of us. These are useful starting points.
Can several services be included in one project?
Yes. Walls, doors, cabinetry and local repairs can be assessed together. The written quotation identifies the surfaces, preparation and finish for each part, with a sequence that makes sense for the property.
How do you price the work?
I quote for the condition and scope of the actual project. Preparation, access, protection, materials and the working sequence all affect the price. There is no reliable single price for a room, door or cabinet without those details.
Do I need to know which service to choose?
No. Tell me what you want to change and share photographs if they help. I can assess whether the work calls for painting, a timber treatment, a local repair or attention from another trade first.
Where do you work?
Aethos is based in St Andrews and takes enquiries across the East Neuk, Fife, Dundee and Angus. Share your location and proposed scope so I can confirm suitability and access before arranging a visit.
Based in St Andrews
Local knowledge.
A personal service.
From St Andrews to the East Neuk, across Fife, Dundee and Angus. Tell me where your property is and what you would like to change.
Aethos Painting & Decorating
Bruce Street, St Andrews
Visits are arranged in advance. Please contact me before travelling.
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From the first look to the final coat
Tell me what you
want to change.
A room, a piece of furniture or the outside of your home. I will help establish what it needs and set out the work in writing.