A decorator billed two extra days after an undecided couple and add-ons stretched a room job
A painter and decorator describes a large room with a high, ornate ceiling for a couple who could not decide where the ceiling color should stop and the wall color begin. They say they explained the extra work would take more time, and with other add-ons on top they charged two more days. The couple also had the floor redone before the painting without telling them, which meant more covering up. Their co-host says they warn clients up front that an estimate can grow once hidden problems show.
Source: The Painting & Decorating Show (opens in a new tab), posted 30 Jun 2026
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