Jonathan Lishman Painting & Decorating
Professional Painter & Decorator in the Lake District
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Welcome to Jonathan Lishman Painting & Decorating — a local, reliable painting and decorating service proudly serving homes across Kendal and the surrounding areas.
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I began decorating in 2007 and started my own business in 2008. With over 15 years of experience, I offer a friendly, professional service with great attention to detail and a clean, tidy finish every time.
As a local tradesman, I take real pride in my work and in building lasting relationships with my customers.
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Whether you’re looking to refresh a single room, redecorate your entire home, or start a new project, I’ll work with you to understand your ideas and deliver results you’ll be happy with.
Get in touch
If you’re looking for a trusted painter and decorator, I’d be happy to help.
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Contact me today for a friendly chat or a free, no-obligation quote and let’s get your project started.
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Services
Interior
The right paint choice can completely transform a space, changing how a room looks and feels. Colour, finish, and tone all play a big part in creating the right atmosphere, whether you want a room to feel brighter, warmer, calmer, or more modern. With the right guidance and quality application, paint can bring rooms to life, highlight features, and make your home feel fresh and inviting.
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Refreshing and transforming your home with minimal disruption. I will take care of all preparation work, including filling, sanding, and priming, to ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish. High-quality paints and attention to detail ensure flawless finishes on walls, ceilings, woodwork, and feature areas. I take pride in taking the time to cover and protect your furniture and flooring so that your home will be left clean and tidy once the job is complete.
Exterior
Exterior painting is a great way to improve the look of your home while also protecting it from the changing British weather and the impact it can have on exterior surfaces, from rain and frost to sun fading. Every exterior job starts with proper preparation, including cleaning, scraping, sanding, and repairing any damaged areas, to make sure the paint lasts. I use high-quality, weather-resistant paints on walls, woodwork, garage doors, and other exterior surfaces to provide a durable, tidy finish.
Whether you’re refreshing tired paintwork or giving your home a complete update, I take pride in delivering reliable, long-lasting results that improve kerb appeal and help protect your property for years to come.
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Wallpapering
Wallpaper provides a great way to add character and style to any room. Perfect for both feature walls and full rooms. I can help you choose the right colours, finishes, or wallpaper to create a striking focal point that complements your interior.
I will carefully prepare the walls, align patterns precisely, and ensure smooth application. Whether you’ve chosen modern designs, textured papers, or traditional patterns, you can be sure of a result that will instantly elevate your space.
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Feature Walls
Feature walls don’t have to mean wallpaper — a bold splash of colour, textured paint, or stylish panelling can completely change the feel of a room. There really are no limits, from painting your ceiling in a deeper shade to creating contrast with colour blocking or highlighting unique features within your space. Small changes like these can add depth, personality, and a real sense of style, turning an ordinary room into something special.