Business Details
Professional Painting & Decorating Services in Oxford
Martin Kibble is a professional painter and decorator operating in Oxford and surrounding areas. With over 27 years of experience, including a City and Guilds qualification, I specialise in interior residential painting, wallpapering, and hand-painted kitchen cabinet restoration. My services prioritise high-quality materials from trusted brands like Farrow and Ball, Dulux Trade, and Fired Earth, alongside offering expert colour consultation. I maintain a meticulous approach to workspace cleanliness and property respect, supported by public liability insurance up to 2,000,000. My long-standing client relationships and positive testimonials reflect a commitment to delivering durable, aesthetically refined results.I prepare surfaces thoroughly for wallpapering, including filling, priming, and cross-lining for longevity, while also offering paint-effect alternatives for uneven walls. Kitchen transformations involve thorough cleaning, minor repairs, and precise repainting using client-selected colours. My one-person operation combines flexibility with accountability, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction. I provide provisional estimates via email based on submitted photographs, followed by detailed on-site consultations. Customer feedback consistently highlights professionalism, reliability, and the transformative impact of my work on residential spaces.
Services
Painting & Decorating
Wallpapering
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Stencilling
Property Maintenance
Highlights and features
- 27 years of professional painting and decorating experience
- City and Guilds qualified tradesman with technical expertise
- Use of premium paints from Farrow and Ball, Dulux Trade
- Public liability insurance up to 2,000,000 for client protection
- Consistently receives 5-star customer reviews for workmanship
What people say
First class work
Excellent job
Highly professional
Trustworthy artisan
Value for money
Services
Painting & Decorating
Professional interior painting services covering complete rooms, feature walls, and ceiling work. Surfaces are prepared with filling, sanding, and priming before applying premium paints from Farrow and Ball, Dulux Trade, or client-selected brands. Services include colour consultation and finish selection to enhance property aesthetics while ensuring durable, long-lasting results.
Wallpapering
Comprehensive wallpapering service using decorative papers from Farrow and Ball, Fired Earth, and Laura Ashley. Walls undergo thorough preparation including filling, sizing, and cross-lining for improved durability. Specialised techniques create luxury finishes while paint-effect stencilling offers alternative solutions for uneven surfaces requiring textured visual enhancements.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Kitchen transformation service involving complete cabinet restoration. Process includes degreasing, minor repairs, and hand-painting using client-chosen colours from premium brands. Handles are removed for precise application with optional replacement for updated aesthetics. Services restore tired kitchens to like-new condition without full replacement costs.
Stencilling
Custom stencilling service creating patterned wall effects as alternatives to traditional wallpapering. Using specialist painting techniques, this service produces intricate designs that add character to residential spaces while accommodating uneven wall surfaces through creative textural solutions.
Property Maintenance
General property maintenance covering minor repairs and surface restoration. Services include door adjustments, cabinet fixes, and cosmetic improvements to enhance property condition. Focus on preserving structural integrity while maintaining aesthetically pleasing finishes across residential properties.
People
Martin Kibble
Owner & Lead Decorator
Professional painter and decorator with 27 years' experience, City and Guilds qualified. Specialises in residential interior projects across Oxfordshire. Known for meticulous workmanship, premium material selection, and reliable service delivery.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
I operate in Oxford, Wheatley, Abingdon, Kidlington, and surrounding Oxfordshire areas for residential painting and decorating projects.
How much experience do you have?
I have over 27 years' professional experience, including a formal apprenticeship and City and Guilds qualification in painting and decorating.
What paint brands do you use?
I work with premium brands including Farrow and Ball, Dulux Trade, and Fired Earth, or can use any client-preferred brand.
Do you offer kitchen renovation services?
Yes, I specialise in hand-painted kitchen cabinet restoration, including degreasing, repairs, and repainting to modernise tired kitchens.
Are you insured?
I hold public liability insurance up to £2,000,000 for client protection during all residential projects.
How are prices determined?
I provide provisional estimates via email using submitted photographs, followed by detailed on-site consultations before any work commences.
