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Frank's Painting and Wallcovering
4.9(
30
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Hayward, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Frank is great to work with! We had a variety of jobs for him: wallpaper removal, interior painting, and exterior repair and painting, and all were done with excellent results. Frank is fast, reasonable, and ultra-reliable. I look forward to working with him again."
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+39

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Urbina's Painting Company
4.3(
15
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Hayward, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Are you searching for a reliable painting contractor in San Jose, CA who understands your unique needs and delivers exceptional results? Look no further Urbina's Painting Company is a locally owned and operated business with a passion for transforming residential and commercial spaces into vibrant works of art. Since we began in 2018, we've been dedicated to providing top-notch painting services that exceed your expectations.

Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+74

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DJS PAINTING
4.9(
19
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Hayward, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

DJS Painting is one of the most experienced painting companies in the region, having painted homes in and around the Bay Area for a combined total of more than 40 years, between each team member. We are also active members of the Better Business Bureau, and we offer a 5-year written guarantee on all completed paint jobs. We offer free estimates, as well as, free color consulting!

Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
Decorative Painting
DJS Painting
DJS Painting

+11

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fine Point Painting
4.6(
54
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Hayward, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill and his team did a FANTASTIC job painting our new home that was in need of some bright new paint.  The walls were in pretty awful shape with lots of dings, drywall issues, some walls needing wall paper removal not to mention the crown molding either needing to be replaced or smoothed out.  Bill came for an estimate right away when I contacted him (accommodating after work hours) and spent a lot of time with me discussing how he'd do the job and explaining different aspects of painting to me. I had a lot of questions and he was patient and so informative.  He also happily came back out to the house to answer follow up questions before he started the job.
He arrived with his crew on time right when he said he'd start the job and they finished on time in 4 days. I couldn't believe the amount of prep work they did to get the walls in good shape to paint and in the end, it looks amazing. Everyone compliments me on what a great job they did and how good the house looks now- it's amazing what paint can do!
Bill is so knowledgeable and is always happy to answer your questions.   He also will let you proceed as you planned without complaint (I really wanted to use BM colors vs. color matching to Behr paint) and go the extra mile to make sure you are happy with the job in the end.  He even spaced out painting the bedrooms so I'd have somewhere to sleep each night!
The tape job they did to make sure none of our stuff was damaged was impressive and they cleaned up so well. His crew is friendly, professional, and I had no problem letting them come into the house each day while we were at work to do the job.
We will have them back to do some other paints jobs we have planned, but we so happy we found Bill and his team!
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Walt's Quality Painting
4.9(
110
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Hayward, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called several painting companies to get estimates. I appreciated Walt getting back to me. Not everyone returned my call. Walt offered a very good price and was very helpful when it came to picking out paint colors. He replaced some rotting wood, removed dated exterior wood features, and painted the house exterior and attached pergola. Walt was prompt, professional, and easy to work with. I hope to use him on future projects. Highly recommend."
Cabinet Refinishing
Cabinet Refinishing
Cabinet Refinishing
Cabinet Refinishing
Cabinet Refinishing

+10

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Paintrite Pros
4.7(
15
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Hayward, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am overall unhappy with the final job. Lots of touch up left for me. I just am Not a fan of Spray jobs. I have lots of leaves painted that when touched reveal unpainted surface. My T-1-11 groves all need to be hit with a brush... I have to repaint lots of nail holes inside and out. Lots of scrubing the wood floors and cabinets to remove overspray. I asked and showed the primer and paint to them for the bid but the primer step was skipped and that made the paint not go as far or cover as well. Too late after. The customer should be listened to. Not told the paint has primer."
Fence painting
Exterior painting
Interior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project

+135

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Gene's Painting
4.9(
12
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Hayward, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Gene’s Painting is owned and operated by Gene and Rosie LeDoux. We have been providing year-round painting services throughout the Bay Area for over 35 years. When you call Gene’s Painting, you will schedule your appointment with Rosie, and you will meet Gene for your free estimate. Check out more projects on our website- https://www.genepaintingcontractor.com/

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+39

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cabrera's Painting
5.0(
15
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Hayward, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work went very well. He arrived on time with a helper and they did a fantastic job removing wall paper. They cleaned up afterward and observed all the precautions with Covid 19. I would use again in a minute! Very pleased."
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Wallpaper Removal FAQs, answered by experts

While it is possible to paint over wallpaper, it is generally better to remove it first to guarantee a smooth, professional finish. Painting over wallpaper can save time, but it may lead to issues if not done correctly.

You can paint over existing wallpaper if it is in excellent condition: smooth, non-textured, clean, and firmly adhered to the wall. Ensure there are no bumps, tears, or peeling areas, and that all corners and seams are securely glued down. You might also consider painting over wallpaper if removing it would damage the underlying wall. Additionally, some wallpapers are specifically designed to be paintable, which can add texture to a room.

However, there are risks. If the wallpaper is textured, damaged, or peeling, these imperfections will show through the new paint. The moisture from the paint can also loosen the wallpaper's adhesive, causing it to bubble and potentially damage the wall. To mitigate these issues, clean the surface thoroughly and use an oil-based primer to help the paint adhere and prevent the old adhesive from bleeding through.

Small amounts of wallpaper can be thrown away in your household trash. If you’re removing a whole home’s worth of wallpaper, you may need to contact a waste removal company, rent a dumpster, or schedule a special pick-up with your municipality’s waste removal service. Wallpaper isn’t recyclable, so no matter which method you choose to dispose of it, make sure it doesn’t get mixed in with the recycling.

Yes, most professionals patch and smooth walls after removal to prepare for new finishes.

If you can already see the texture of the existing wallpaper through the layer of paint, then the texture could also come through the new layer of wallpaper. If that’s the aesthetic you want, then proceed. But if you want a smoother surface, you should either strip off the existing paint and wallpaper or hang a layer of liner paper before proceeding.

Hiring a professional wallpaper remover is almost always worthwhile. Although the work is more expensive due to labor costs, doing it yourself is extremely time-consuming, complicated, and easy to make mistakes and wreak havoc on your walls, regardless of the tools you use. Professional wallpaper removers have the tools and experience to get old wallpaper down quickly and without damaging the walls behind it.

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