Restoration for Malvern homes
Malvern is where Kevin does most of his restoration work: original panelled doors, deep moulded skirting, staircases with turned spindles, and cast-iron radiators that have been painted over a dozen times. The aim is always to get the detail back rather than sand the character out of it.
- Original doors, architrave and staircases carefully brought back
- Hand-painted kitchens and cabinetry in period Malvern properties
- Specialist and traditional finishes where a modern emulsion would look wrong
How Kevin runs a restoration job
Assessing what can be saved
Kevin looks at how many layers of old paint are on the woodwork, whether the timber underneath is sound, and which mouldings are worth stripping back rather than filling. On kitchens he checks the door material, hinges and any previous spray finish.
Stripping and repairing
Doors and drawer fronts come off and are labelled, handles removed, and old coatings taken back where they have built up over detail. Splits, chips and worn edges are repaired with two-part filler and shaped back to the original profile.
Degreasing and keying
Kitchen and bathroom joinery is degreased thoroughly, then every surface is abraded and wiped clean. On tricky substrates such as melamine, previously sprayed doors or bare hardwood, Kevin uses the appropriate adhesion primer.
Building the finish
Primer, then two thin, laid-off coats of traditional eggshell, satin or gloss, each sanded lightly between coats. Thin coats brushed and rolled properly give a hard, hand-finished surface with no runs and no visible brush texture on the flat.
Refitting and aftercare
Doors are rehung and adjusted, handles refitted, and Kevin explains how long to leave the finish before heavy cleaning, plus how to touch it in years later — he keeps a note of your exact colours and products.
Why Malvern homeowners use That Paint Guy
- Kevin is the person who quotes the job and the person who does it — no subcontractors turning up instead.
- Independent and based in Worcestershire, so Malvern is a short drive rather than a call-out charge.
- Public liability insured, with the certificate available to read on this site.
- Free written quote after a visit, itemised room by room, with a realistic day count.
- Workmanship guaranteed for twelve months from completion.
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Need restoration in Malvern?
Send Kevin a photo of the room or the elevation and he'll come back with a free written quote.