Staircase Painting in South Kensington: What to expect
Most staircase jobs in South Kensington (SW7) are in mansion flatss where the spindles, strings and handrails have collected 30+ years of paint and the treads are scuffed from daily use. We hand-strip and sand back to a sound key, fill the joints, prime and finish in a hard-wearing eggshell system. Half-stair scheduling keeps the staircase usable through the work.
South Kensington sits between the cultural institutions of Exhibition Road and the residential calm of The Boltons. We work in mansion blocks, period conversions, and family homes throughout the area, always respecting the neighbourhood's refined character. Many of our South Kensington clients are international residents who value clear communication and reliable scheduling.
Why homeowners in South Kensington choose this service
- Hard-wearing two-coat eggshell or satinwood system
- Spindles hand-cut for crisp, drip-free lines
- Tread and riser systems engineered for foot traffic
- Two-tone and traditional finishes available
- Stair fully usable each evening — we work in halves where needed
What's included
- Hand-strip of failing paint
- Fill and sand of spindles, strings, handrails
- Adhesion primer system
- Two coats of premium eggshell or satinwood
- Riser and tread repaint
- Half-stair scheduling so the stair stays usable
- Carpet and floor protection
- Full clean-down
Indicative Staircase Painting pricing in South Kensington
Starting prices. Every South Kensington quote is itemised and tailored to your property.
Spindles & Handrail Only
from £450
Full prep, prime and two coats — typical Victorian staircase.
Full Staircase
from £950
Spindles, handrails, strings, risers and treads — start to finish.
Staircase + Hallway
from £1,800
Whole hall-stairs-landing scheme: walls, ceilings, staircase, doors.
What South Kensington clients say
"Painted our nursery and master bedroom while we were away for the weekend. Came back to a spotless house and a perfect finish. Trustworthy and discreet."
"I'm an interior designer and use The Painters London on most of my London projects. Reliable, brand-loyal to Little Greene and Farrow & Ball, and the finish standard is consistently excellent."
"From the first email to the final walk-around, the whole experience felt considered. Quoting was transparent, the team was lovely, and our flat looks brand new."
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Same team, same standards across every job we run in SW7.