Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Painting Contractors in Bath
Established in 2012 through the merger of two reputable decorating firms, Mannings Harlequin brings over 50 years of combined expertise to the painting and decorating industry. Our team of qualified professionals operates across Bath, Bristol, Swindon, and the wider South West, delivering high-quality solutions for commercial, domestic, industrial, healthcare, and heritage projects. We specialise in interior and exterior decoration, wallpaper hanging, spray painting, and specialist paint effects, using premium materials from brands like Farrow & Ball. With a fleet of 60-120 decorators and a commitment to health and safety compliance, we adapt to client needs, offering out-of-hours work to minimise disruption.Our NHBC award-winning track record with major clients such as Airbus, Premier Inn, and the National Trust demonstrates our dedication to precision and client satisfaction. We provide detailed specifications, risk assessments, and method statements for every project, ensuring transparency and adherence to industry standards. Our focus on meticulous preparation and surface treatment guarantees long-lasting finishes that meet exacting client requirements.
Services
Commercial Painting
Domestic Decorating
Industrial Decoration
Listed Buildings
New Builds
Healthcare Projects
Spray Painting
Wallpaper Hanging
Specialist Paint Effects
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in painting and decorating across multiple sectors.
- Our team uses premium materials from designer brands like Farrow & Ball and Little Green.
- We won an NHBC award in 2013 for our work with Persimmon Homes.
- We provide detailed specifications, risk assessments, and method statements for every project.
- Our 60-120 decorators can work out-of-hours to minimise disruption to your business.
Associations and certifications
- NHBC
What people say
Exceptionally high standard
Completed ahead of schedule
Professional, co-operative and fast
Minimal disruption to staff
Stunning finished result
Services
Commercial Painting
We specialise in commercial painting for offices, hotels, and leisure facilities, using water-based paints for quick drying and minimal odour. Our team works around business hours to reduce disruption, ensuring clean, professional finishes for clients like The Francis Hotel and Airbus. With over 60 decorators available, we meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Listed Buildings
Our experts handle listed building projects with period-appropriate materials and techniques, maintaining architectural integrity. We've completed work at National Trust properties like Dyrham Park, offering heritage colour matching and sympathetic restoration. Detailed site surveys ensure compliance with conservation regulations while delivering durable, aesthetically accurate finishes.
Healthcare Decoration
We redecorate hospitals and care homes with minimal disruption to daily operations, adhering to strict health and safety protocols. Recent projects include Bristol Royal Infirmary's new ward block, completed on schedule with infection-control compliant materials. Our decorators are trained in sterile environment maintenance and emergency access requirements.
Industrial Painting
Our IPAF-trained team applies specialist coatings to industrial structures, including intumescent paint and anti-slip floor treatments. We work on external cladding and high-level steelwork, providing COSHH assessments and method statements. Clients like Wessex Water trust us for durable, safety-compliant finishes in challenging environments.
Domestic Decorating
We offer full-service domestic decorating using premium brands like Fired Earth, including wallpaper hanging and bespoke paint effects. Our decorators prepare surfaces meticulously to ensure long-lasting results, working flexibly to accommodate homeowners' schedules while treating properties with care and respect.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Bath, Bristol, Swindon, and the wider South West region.
Do you work on heritage properties?
Yes, we specialise in listed buildings with period-appropriate materials and techniques.
Can you accommodate commercial projects outside regular hours?
We offer out-of-hours work to minimise disruption to businesses.
What safety certifications do you hold?
We comply with all health and safety regulations and provide method statements.
How do you handle large-scale projects?
Our team of 60-120 decorators ensures timely completion of projects of any size.
What materials do you use for domestic work?
We use premium brands like Farrow & Ball and Little Green for home decoration.
