Spray Painting Services in London — What the Finish Actually Means
The difference between a sprayed finish and a brushed one is obvious the moment you stand in front of them. No brush marks. No roller stipple. Just a surface that looks like it left a factory rather than had a decorator working on it for a day. That's what professional HVLP spray painting delivers — and it's the standard Prima Decor has applied to London homes and businesses for over 12 years.
We spray kitchen cabinets, fitted wardrobes, bedroom furniture, interior walls and ceilings, metal radiators and pipework, exterior metalwork, and UPVC surfaces. Every job starts with full masking of surrounding surfaces — worktops, floors, appliances, anything not being sprayed — before any equipment is switched on. If it's not meant to be painted, it won't be.
If you're combining spray painting with wallpapering or interior painting, we can schedule both on the same visit — which most clients find considerably more practical.
Is Spray Painting Better Than Brush Painting?
For most surfaces, yes — though the answer depends on what you're painting. Here's where spray painting consistently outperforms brush or roller application:
- Kitchen cabinets and cupboard doors
- Fitted wardrobes and bedroom furniture
- Large wall and ceiling areas
- Spindles, mouldings and carved detail
- Metal radiators and pipework
- Exterior metalwork and fencing
- UPVC surfaces and window frames
- Small feature walls (single colour)
- Areas where overspray masking isn't practical
- Occupied spaces without ventilation
- Touch-up work on existing brush finishes
Most spray painting guides skip this. When paint is sprayed through HVLP equipment, it atomises into micro-particles that bond uniformly to the surface — including into grooves, edges, and fine detail. Multiple thin coats build a harder, more flexible film than a single thick brush coat. On kitchen cabinets in particular, this matters — the finish handles daily contact and cleaning far better than brushed paint.
Kitchen Cabinet Spray Painting in London
Kitchen respraying is the most common spray painting request we get across London homes. Replacing a kitchen costs thousands. Respraying the cabinet doors costs a fraction of that and, done properly, looks indistinguishable from a new installation. The key word is "properly" — it requires the right primer for the substrate (MDF, wood, or laminate all need different treatment), the right topcoat, and multiple thin layers rather than one heavy coat.
We typically remove the doors for a better finish, spray them in a controlled environment, and refit once fully cured. Handles and hardware can be sprayed separately or replaced. The result is a smooth, hard surface that handles daily kitchen use and cleaning without chipping or lifting.
What determines how long the finish lasts?
Surface preparation is the primary factor — bare MDF, painted MDF, and factory-laminated doors all need different primers. Beyond that: the quality of the topcoat, the number of layers, and the cure time before the doors are refitted. Rushing the cure is one of the most common reasons kitchen respray finishes fail within the first year. We don't rush it.
Spray Painting for Wardrobes, Furniture & Fitted Joinery
Fitted wardrobes, alcove shelving, bespoke joinery — spray painting transforms these from builder's-finish to bespoke-quality in a way that brushing simply can't match. The finish covers every surface evenly, including inside edges and recessed panels that a roller won't reach.
We use water-based Dulux and Johnstone's paints for all interior spray work, which carry low VOC ratings and are safe for use in occupied homes. These are the same paints recommended for indoor environments by manufacturers and referenced in guidance from bodies like the Health and Safety Executive for professional painting work.
Exterior Spray Painting & Metal Finishing in London
Our external painting service includes spray painting for exterior metalwork — railings, gates, balustrades, and structural steelwork. We use appropriate solvent-based or water-based coatings depending on the substrate and exposure conditions. For residential exteriors, we can combine spray work with brush painting on rendered or masonry surfaces on the same visit.
Low-VOC & environmental compliance
All interior spray painting products we use comply with UK BEIS guidance on VOC limits. We advise on ventilation requirements for each job before we start. If you have concerns about indoor air quality, call us and we'll explain exactly what we use and why.