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RDS Painting &amp; Decorating Specialists are professional painters and decorators based in Southampton, providing high-quality interior and exterior painting and decorating across Southampton and the surrounding Hampshire areas. With over 20 years’ experience, we are particularly well known for our hand-painted kitchens and bespoke furniture finishes, delivering durable, refined results for both practical family kitchens and high-end interiors.Alongside this specialist work, we undertake full interior redecorations, exterior painting and woodwork finishes, all completed to the same exacting standard. All work is carried out using professional dust-free sanding systems (Festool) and premium trade paints, including Benjamin Moore, Little Greene, Tikkurila, and high-quality clay-based and low-VOC finishes, carefully selected for each surface and environment. Areas covered: Southampton, Winchester, Chandlers Ford, Hamble, The New Forest, Warsash, Hedge End and surrounding areas. Our services include:• Hand-painted kitchens (bespoke &amp; practical family kitchens)• Bespoke furniture and cabinet finishes• Interior painting and decorating• Exterior painting• Full preparation using dust-controlled sanding Why choose RDS Painting &amp; Decorating Specialists:• Free, no-obligation quotations• Fully insured• Dust-free sanding for cleanliness and safety• Friendly, reliable and professional service• Trading Standards Buy With Confidence approved• DBS / CRB checked• Long-standing Checkatrade members We are proud members of Checkatrade and the Buy With Confidence Trading Standards scheme run locally by Southampton City Council. We understand the importance of working cleanly, efficiently and with minimal disruption, while consistently delivering finishes of the highest quality.Whether refreshing a single room, transforming a kitchen, or completing a full interior or exterior project, every job is approached with care, professionalism and attention to detail.

Another stunning example of the unrivalled beautiful finishes from Benjamin Moore Exterior Aura Range

RDS Painting & Decorating worked tirelessly to transform this beautiful house in the new forest. Tikkurila Silicon protect was used on the render & Benjamin Moore exterior
on the vast amount of wood !

Lots of care and attention was spent restoring this listed building back to its former glory 

Completed decoration to listed building in Lyndhurst 

A previously pre finished built in furniture,finished with the Ultra durable Tikkurila Everal Aqua eggshell.

Decoration To Entertainment Unit 

Another amazing transformation with a very striking colour scheme.

External listed building in Winchester 

Deep Red Redecoration To Property 

A sharp and striking deep red expertly carried out for a client's home gymnasium.

Deep Red Redecoration To Property

Another Hand painted kitchen finished With the finest finishes from  Benjamin Moore.

Completed Hand Painted kitchen 

Hand Painted kitchen 

Previous pine dresser finished in the latest Benjamin Moore Aura furniture finish 

This 3 levelled Hall,Stairs & Landing was completed with Johnstones Durable Matt on the ceilings & walls,and the unrivalled durability of Benjamin Moore tinted Scuff X on the woodwork 

This Room was transformed with a Hague Blue from the  Farrow and Ball library of colours 

Decoration To Reception Room 

RDS Painting and Decorating were asked to bring some life back to this tired upcycled piece made from scaffold boards! 

This 3 levelled Hall,Stairs & Landing was completed with Johnstones Durable Matt on the ceilings & walls,and the unrivalled durability of Benjamin Moore tinted Scuff X on the woodwork.

Another stunning example of the unrivalled beautiful finkshes from Benjamin Moore Exterior Aura Range 

After comprehensively sanding with our festool dust free equipment, and extensively filling all defects and grain. 

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RDS Painting & Decorating worked tirelessly to transform this beautiful house in the new forest. Tikkurila Silicon protect was used on the render & Benjamin Moore 
on the vast amount of wood !

Another stunning example of the unrivalled beautiful finkshes from Benjamin Moore Exterior Aura Range

The finished result was quite a transformation, from drab brown to vibrant aqua green! Finish was of course Benjamin Moore Aura satin for furniture 😎

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Grade 2 Listed Building 

Decoration of grade 2 lited building in Upham, Hampshire

Grade 2 External Project In Lyndhurst

Finished with Tikkurila Everal Aqua 40 Satin

Finished Hand Painted kitchen in Winchester 

Finished with Tikkurila Everal Aqua 40 Satin 

Finished Hand Painted Kitchen In Winchester 

Prepping for Hand Painted kitchen in Winchester 

This excellent example of what can be done to tired kitchens was finished with the much rated Benjamin Moore Scuff X

Finished former walnut laminated kitchen 

This excellent example of what can be done to tired kitchens was finished with the much rated Benjamin Moore Scuff X 

Finished Hand Painted kitchen formerly Laminated Walnut 

Walnut Laminated Kitchen Before Decoration 

This was finished with the much raved Benjamin Moore Scuff X! :-) 

Finished former pine Country kitchen 

Pine style Country kitchen before decorating. 

Finished Hand Painted Cabinets In Tikkurila Helmi 30 Eggshell

Finished Hand Painted Cabinets

Pre finished walnut shaker kitchen 

Degreased, prepped and primed 

Hand Painted Kitchens Before,During & Finished Pics.

Mock Georgian Property 

External Project In Hamble , Southampton

This Entertainment unit was throughly prepped and finished with Tikkurila Everal Aqua 40 Satin

Finished Hand Painted Entertainment Unit 

This Entertainment unit was throughly prepped and finished with Tikkurila Everal Aqua 40 Satin 

Completed Hand Painted Entertainment Unit 

Pre finished entertainment unit prior to decoration. 

Antique Church Pew

A beautiful Antique Pew Finished With Tikkurilas Robust Everal Aqua 

Completed Finishes To Antique Church Pew 

A beautiful Antique Pew Finished With Tikkurilas Robust Everal Aqua

Completed Finishes To Church Pew 

Completed Bathroom Storage Cabinet 

Bathroom Storage Unit 

Corner Unit 

Corner Unit With Primer

Corner Unit With Finished Coats 

Completed Cabinet 

Hand Painted Furniture Before,During & Finished Pics.

Latest Kitchen Diner & Hand Painted cabinets 

Finished Winchester Project 

Project well under way! 

External Decoration / Restoration Project In Winchester.

RDS Painting & Decorating

Richard was super. Very knowledgeable and gave excellent advice about the decorating. He was efficient, on time and worked hard with the minimum of disruption. 
The results were superb in this very old cottage, making walls and frames look like new!

Excellent painter and decorator.

Decorate three bedrooms incl ceilings and woodwork

Richard provided a friendly and fast service, with precision work. Many thanks, we are really pleased :-)

Precision finish

Richard recently decorated a bedroom. Another excellent job. Room required a lot of preparation before painting. A neat and tidy job. Over the years Richard has painted the outside of the house and several rooms inside. Always punctual and good rapport. Will use again and highly recommend.

Bedroom decoration

We had RDS decorate our whole house , we found Richard to be very professional and reliable, all the works were completed to a high standard and we are very happy with the service provided.

House decoration

Second time Richard has decorated at my mother’s house, excellent job as usual . . would highly recommend.

Highly recommended decorator

Average score based on 19 reviews in the last 12 months

Services offered by RDS Painting & Decorating, working as Painter / Decorator in Hampshire etc

RDS Painting & Decorating | Painter / Decorator | Southampton | Checkatrade

RDS Painting &amp; Decorating Specialists are professional painters and decorators based in Southampton, providing high-quality interior and exterior painting and decorating across Southampton and the surrounding Hampshire areas.With over 20 years’ experience, we are particularly well known for our hand-painted kitchens and bespoke furniture finishes, delivering durable, refined results for both practical family kitchens and high-end interiors.Alongside this specialist work, we undertake full interior redecorations, exterior painting and woodwork finishes, all completed to the same exacting standard. All work is carried out using professional dust-free sanding systems (Festool) and premium trade paints, including Benjamin Moore, Little Greene, Tikkurila, and high-quality clay-based and low-VOC finishes, carefully selected for each surface and environment.Areas covered: Southampton, Winchester, Chandlers Ford, Hamble, The New Forest, Warsash, Hedge End and surrounding areas.Our services include:• Hand-painted kitchens (bespoke &amp; practical family kitchens)• Bespoke furniture and cabinet finishes• Interior painting and decorating• Exterior painting• Full preparation using dust-controlled sandingWhy choose RDS Painting &amp; Decorating Specialists:• Free, no-obligation quotations• Fully insured• Dust-free sanding for cleanliness and safety• Friendly, reliable and professional service• Trading Standards Buy With Confidence approved• DBS / CRB checked• Long-standing Checkatrade membersWe are proud members of Checkatrade and the Buy With Confidence Trading Standards scheme run locally by Southampton City Council. We understand the importance of working cleanly, efficiently and with minimal disruption, while consistently delivering finishes of the highest quality.Whether refreshing a single room, transforming a kitchen, or completing a full interior or exterior project, every job is approached with care, professionalism and attention to detail.

At RDS Painting & Decorating, we are a professional painting & decorating company skilled in all aspects of decorating. Including Hand Painted kitchens & Furniture.

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