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Is painting exterior brick a good idea?

It's a personal preference and it is perfectly fine so long as correct procedures are followed. There are a number of coatings that can be supplied which range from smooth to textured finishes. Some brick material will require some form of primer so this will be something to confirm with your choosen contractor as many just paint direct with emulsion only for it to fail a year or so later.

How much do painter and decorators charge per day?

What job do you require completed? Stripping wallpaper doesn't require a highly skilled decorator so a brush hand or labourer would provide the manpower for that task. Wallpapering is a highly skilled area and so rates for papering are usually higher. Spraying again will add to the costs. Dust free sanding is another area that will increase the price although the finish and health benefits to all are incredible. So "day rate" depends on experience as well as tooling for the specified job. Someone starting out will usually be less than an established decorator. And an established decorator who's not busy will be cheaper than a busy one. Consideration must be made on the overall service, finish, quality and compared like for like to reveal the true cost.

How much does it cost to paint a house exterior?

How big is the house. There is no average as price is dictaed by condition, work required and safe access. Therefore above one storey you may require scaffold equipment to ensure the safety of your contracted decorator as well as making progress easier which will provide for a better, more thorough finish.