Bily Renovation

Bily Renovation I had the pleasure of employing Bily Painting and Decorating recently and quite simply they were FANTASTIC. Your Partner in Growth,
Ruslan Bily

They visited my home and supplied a great quote within 24hrs.

- F.Smith - Bily painting and decorating customer........................................................................................................

Hi,
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as a Ukrainian multi-professional Construction, Painter, and Decorator expert. With over 10 years of experience, I have established my own

construction company and Painting service that specializes in :
Exterior and Interior Painting,
Woodworking,
Walls Painting,
Ceiling Painting,
Laminated flooring,
Plastering,
Plasterboards. for ex-pats and locals looking for Quality and Fast repairs. My service area includes Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. I appreciate your time and look forward to delivering you phenomenal service. Please Choose us and give me a chance to show you our experience.

29/05/2026

New Wall rendering project start in Morningside, Edinburgh by

25/05/2026

From kitchen space to new bathroom in 10 days. can transform any spaces and deliver exceptional quality and service.

22/05/2026

kitchen fitting team working on new kitchen fitting project in Portobello, Edinburgh

20/05/2026

team just completed new bathroom renovation in Edinburgh, Morningside

19/05/2026

This is how we proper render walls and they will never crack again compare to other plastering styles.

06/05/2026

Complete living room transformation in 10 days done by in

05/05/2026

New painting project in Edinburgh just finished by

Spring renovation season is here. And our calendar is filling up. If you’ve been thinking about it — now is the time.Eve...
18/04/2026

Spring renovation season is here. And our calendar is filling up. If you’ve been thinking about it — now is the time.

Every spring we see the same thing happen.
Homeowners who started conversations with us in January are now living in their renovated kitchen, bathroom, or newly
plastered and decorated home. And homeowners who waited until April to enquire are now booking for July.

Here’s the honest reality of renovation timelines in Edinburgh:

- Initial consultation: free, usually within 1-2 days of enquiry
- Detailed quote preparation: 2-3 working days
- Planning and material lead times: 2–4 weeks
- Project start: typically 3–6 weeks after quote acceptance
For kitchen, bathroom, floor fitting, plastering and decorating projects — the full timeline from first call to finished result is
usually 8–14 weeks.
So if you want your home transformed by summer — the window is now.
Our services:
- Kitchen remodelling & fitting
- Bathroom renovation & wet rooms
- Floor fitting — LVT, engineered hardwood, porcelain
- Painting & decorating
- Rendering & plasterboard installation
- Full home renovations

Free consultation. Itemised quote. One dedicated point of contact.
105+ five-star Google reviews. Scotland Prestige Awards 2025/26.
Tap the link in bio or DM us today. Same-day response.

16/04/2026

We’re on site in Morningside today. This is what a full replastering project
looks like from day 1.

This week we’re stripping back and replastering the entire Victorian property in Morningside, Edinburgh.
The previous plaster was lime-based — original to the 1890s build. Beautiful in its time, but badly blown in places, with
significant cracking around the chimney breast and window reveals.
Here’s the plan, and why we’re doing it this way:
Day 1 — Hack off
The blown sections come off. In Edinburgh’s old properties, lime plaster can be 25–30mm thick in some areas — three coats
built up over decades. We’re careful to preserve any original cornice work, which will be repaired separately.
Day 1–2 — Apply PVA bonding agent
New plaster doesn’t adhere well to dusty or highly absorbent masonry. We apply a PVA solution (1:4 with water) and allow it
to become tacky — not wet, not dry. Timing matters.
Day 2–3 — Browning undercoat
A Carlite Browning undercoat is built up in two passes, using scratch marks between coats to key the surface. We use a
darby to rule the floating coat flat.
Day 3–4 — Skim finish
Two thin coats of British Gypsum Thistle finish plaster. Applied at the right timing, worked in crossing directions, then laid off
to a smooth, closed surface.
Day 5 — Clean and dry
New plaster needs 4–6 weeks before decorating. Non-negotiable.
Watching a project unfold? Follow along in our Stories this week.

5 painting myths that Edinburgh homeowners believe — that cost them money every year.In 10+ years of painting and decora...
15/04/2026

5 painting myths that Edinburgh homeowners believe — that cost them money every year.

In 10+ years of painting and decorating work, these are the myths we hear constantly. Let’s fix them.

MYTH 1: “One coat is fine if it’s a good paint”
Truth: One coat always shows. Even the best Farrow & Ball emulsion needs two coats on a properly primed surface. One
coat gives uneven sheen and patchy coverage — especially around edges.

MYTH 2: “I can paint straight over the old colour”
Truth: Only if the old paint is in perfect condition, same finish type, and similar colour. Painting a deep colour over a light one
without a base coat requires 3–4 coats to get true coverage.

MYTH 3: “Masking tape makes the lines perfect”
Truth: Masking tape can cause bleeding if left on too long or applied to a slightly damp surface. Professional painters cut in
freehand with an angled brush — it’s faster, cleaner, and leaves a sharper edge.

MYTH 4: “Eggshell is the same as satin”
Truth: Eggshell has 10–25% sheen. Satin is 25–40%. In rooms where light rakes across the wall at low angles, the difference
is very visible. We always advise on sheen level before starting.

MYTH 5: “Paint covers everything — including damp”
Truth: Paint does not fix damp. It will peel, bubble, and blister within months if applied over an unresolved moisture source.
We identify and flag every damp issue before we open a tin.

Which of these surprised you? Drop it below.

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