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Interior Painting & Decorating
Flawless walls, ceilings, woodwork and feature finishes for homes across Bruntsfield.
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Painter & Decorator in Bruntsfield
Professional interior and exterior painting, wallpapering and decorating from a trusted local team with over 30 years’ experience. Beautiful, lasting finishes for homes across Bruntsfield and south Edinburgh.
★★★★★ 5.0 rated 17 verified reviews 30+ years experience Free quotes
30+ YEARS DECORATING
EDINBURGH HOMES
EDINBURGH HOMES
Welcome to GL Decorating
Trusted painters & decorators serving Bruntsfield & Edinburgh
For over 30 years, GL Decorating has provided a high-quality, professional and reliable painting and decorating service across Edinburgh. Our Bruntsfield-based team brings that same craftsmanship to homes and businesses throughout the south and centre of the city — from period tenement flats in Marchmont and Morningside to family houses in Merchiston and Craiglockhart.
Whether you need a single room refreshed, a full interior redecoration, exterior painting to protect your property, or expert wallpapering, we deliver a clean, careful finish and honest value for money. No job is too large or too small, and every project is carried out by skilled tradesmen who take genuine pride in their work.
What we do
Painting & decorating services
From a single feature wall to a full interior or exterior repaint, we deliver a clean, professional finish every time.
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Exterior Painting
Weather-tough exterior painting that protects and lifts the look of your property.
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Wallpapering & Feature Walls
Precise hanging of wallpaper and feature walls, from linings to premium coverings.
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Plastering, Coving & Repairs
Smooth surfaces put right before decorating — skimming, filling, coving and cornice.
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Colour & Finish Consultation
Free, honest advice on colour schemes and finishes — no expensive designer required.
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Commercial & New Build Decorating
Managed decorating for offices, lets and new build homes — on time and on budget.
Learn more Why choose GL Decorating
A local decorator you can rely on
Over 30 years’ experience
A skilled, time-served team that takes real pride in a high-quality, lasting finish.
5.0-rated, TrustATrader approved
Rated 5.0 from 17 verified reviews — friendly, professional and great value.
Reliable & on schedule
We give you a realistic timescale up front and keep to it, with tidy working throughout.
Free colour advice
Honest guidance on colours and finishes — often saving the cost of a designer.
Interior & exterior
Homes, flats and tenements across Bruntsfield and south Edinburgh, inside and out.
Clean, careful, respectful
Your home is fully protected and left spotless — quality work at a competitive price.
30+
Years’ experience
5.0
Average review rating
17
Verified reviews
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Interior & exterior
About us
Quality decorating since 1994
GL Decorating has provided a high-quality, professional and reliable painting and decorating service for over 30 years. Our skilled tradesmen work to the highest standards on every project, large or small, and take immense pride in their work.
We understand how important it is to stick to timetables and budgets, so we always give you a realistic timescale and a competitive, honest price — quality work combined with genuine value for money.
- Skilled, experienced and reliable team
- Tidy, respectful working in your home
- Free, practical advice on colours and finishes
How it works
Getting your project done is simple
A straightforward, no-pressure process from first call to final finish.
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Get in touch
Call us or request a callback with a few details about the rooms or work you have in mind.
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Free quote & advice
We visit at a convenient time, discuss colours and finishes, and provide a clear written quote — no obligation.
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Prep & decorate
We protect your home, prepare every surface properly and carry out the work to a realistic, agreed timescale.
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Final walk-round
We tidy up fully and walk through the finished work with you to make sure you are delighted.
Our work
Recent decorating projects
A selection of interior and exterior painting and decorating carried out by our team.
Reviews
What our customers say
Rated 5.0 from 17 verified reviews on TrustATrader.
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“Graham and the team did a wonderful job of my whole flat. I would highly recommend them.”Moira Henderson
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“Arrived on time, very friendly, professional and great value for money. Highly recommend.”Gavin
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“The quality of the finish was excellent. I am extremely happy with the work that was done.”Kath
Coverage
Serving Bruntsfield & south Edinburgh
Based around Bruntsfield, we cover homes and businesses right across central and south Edinburgh.
- Bruntsfield
- Morningside
- Marchmont
- Merchiston
- Tollcross
- Fountainbridge
- Polwarth
- Shandon
- Gorgie
- Dalry
- Newington
- The Grange
- Sciennes
- Greenhill
- Churchill
- Craiglockhart
FAQs
Painting & decorating questions
Answers to the questions we’re asked most by homeowners in Bruntsfield and Edinburgh.
Do you cover Bruntsfield and the surrounding areas?
Yes. Bruntsfield is at the heart of our patch. We regularly work throughout Bruntsfield, Morningside, Marchmont, Merchiston, Tollcross and the wider south and central Edinburgh area. See our Coverage page for the full list of areas.
How much does painting and decorating cost?
Every job is priced individually because the cost depends on the size of the room or property, the amount of preparation needed and the finish you want. We provide a clear, written, no-obligation quote before any work starts, so you know exactly where you stand with no surprises.
Do you offer free quotes?
Yes. We provide free, no-obligation quotes. Call us on 07721 410 700 or use our contact form and we will arrange a convenient time to look at the work and give you a competitive price.
How long will my decorating project take?
It depends on the scope of work, but we always give you a realistic timescale up front and stick to it. A single room is often completed in a day or two, while whole-property or exterior projects are planned around a schedule agreed with you.
Do you do both interior and exterior painting?
Yes. We carry out interior painting and decorating, wallpapering and plastering, as well as exterior masonry, woodwork and render painting using durable, weather-resistant coatings.
Are you experienced and reliable?
GL Decorating has provided a professional painting and decorating service for over 30 years. We are a TrustATrader-approved trader with a 5.0 average rating, and we take great pride in tidy working and a high-quality finish on every job.
Can you help me choose colours and finishes?
Absolutely. One of our most valued services is helping you choose colour schemes and finishes. Our honest, practical advice often removes the need to pay for an expensive interior designer.
Do you work for both homeowners and businesses?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords and letting agents, as well as commercial clients and developers, covering domestic redecoration, buy-to-let refreshes, new build and commercial decorating.
Do you decorate traditional tenement and period flats?
Yes — much of Bruntsfield, Marchmont and Morningside is made up of traditional tenement and period flats, and we work in them regularly. We understand the older plaster, cornicing, sash windows and woodwork found in Edinburgh properties, and prepare them sympathetically for a finish that suits the character of the home.
Will you move furniture and protect my floors?
Yes. Before we start we move and cover furniture, mask off and protect floors, carpets and fittings, and keep the work area clean and tidy each day. When the job is finished we put everything back and clear away, leaving your home ready to enjoy.
What paint brands and finishes do you use?
We use quality trade paints suited to each job and can work with premium and specialist brands on request. We are happy to advise on the right product and finish — from durable kitchen and bathroom paints to hard-wearing floor and woodwork coatings — so the result both looks good and lasts.
How do I get a quote?
Simply call 07721 410 700, email graham@gldecorating.com or fill in the contact form and request a callback. We will arrange to see the work at a time that suits you and provide a free, no-obligation written quote, usually within a day or two.
Find us
Local to Bruntsfield, Edinburgh
We’re a local painting and decorating team based in the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh, covering the surrounding neighbourhoods. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.
- Call us07721 410 700
- HoursMon–Sat 08:00–18:00
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