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Frank's Painting and Wallcovering
5.0(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - InstallWallcovering or Wallpaper - RemovalWallcovering or Wallpaper - Repair

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Frank did an excellent job installing the wallpaper in our nursery! He had to re-finish the wall smooth first to give the best visual appearance for the wallpaper. He was very responsive in discussing and scheduling the job, and very open and helpful in reviewing project scope and options. He looked for the best solution for our job. His install was great, looks amazing, and he also put in extra effort to work around a fuse box in the wall. Great work and experience, highly recommended!"
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+39

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Urbina's Painting Company
4.3(
15
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - InstallWallcovering or Wallpaper - RemovalWallcovering or Wallpaper - Repair

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive, great work and they got the work done on time. Used Urbina's Painting for full interior and exterior painting project and they were able to come in with the right number of people to do the job. Very professional and clean work - properly covered everything to protect furniture and flooring. They also did a great job preparing - filling holes, dents, fixing drywall issues etc. We were very happy with the final result."
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+74

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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James D Hague
4.9(
46
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Install

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

"James put up grass cloth wallpaper in our home. He is a pro, the experience & attention to detail shows in his work. He did not rush , was always on time. We were very happy with his approach to his work."
Garage Mural
Geometric Paper
Star Wars
Clouds Vinyl
Indonesian Wall Mural

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Fine Point Painting
4.6(
54
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - RemovalWallcovering or Wallpaper - Repair

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill and the rest of the Fine Point team were incredible.
They sanded and repainted a large kitchen with stained oak cabinets. Since the oak didn't take the paint like other woods, they applied an extra coat of primer and and extra finishing coat to make sure that it looked the way we hoped. They used a spray, which helped give the cabinets a professional, uniform coat. They look fantastic.
When the paint dried, some of the cabinets didn't close properly. This is not a criticism?when we told Bill, he came by the next day to fix those that were misaligned (which could have happened in any project), so the final kitchen looked perfect.
The whole team was really friendly. They put in extra hours to make sure the job was done well, and honored their initial estimate, which was completely reasonably compared to some estimates we received.
They touched up several areas of the house. When we couldn't find a matching paint for the upstairs bathroom, Bill repainted the entire wall with another paint, and he did it for a nominal fee.
What can I say? The team was patient with us as clients, thorough with the job, and masters of the craft. Our house looks fantastic, and I'd hire them or recommend them in a heartbeat.
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Stanford Painting
4.8(
74
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - RemovalWallcovering or Wallpaper - Repair

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"Jay Furlong and his team did a fantastic job from start to finish. Jay does all the initial work of estimation, brainstorming color choices and explaining the process. He was very patient as I had some specific colors in mind and iterated some sample paints and swatches until I was satisfied. He even drove by a few houses when I provided a list of homes as an "example". His team/crew were pleasant, 100% on time, very careful about the plants and surroundings and diligent in their attention to detail. We have zero complaints and would hire Jay and team again if need arose."
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+13

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Paintrite Pros
4.7(
15
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - RemovalWallcovering or Wallpaper - Repair

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I love the job they did painting the outside of my house and some rooms inside. I never dreamed a company would go above and beyond the way they did by being so careful with my shrubs and yard decor."
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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Wallpapering questions, answered by experts

No, you don’t always have to remove old wallpaper before applying a new layer. However, you should pull off the existing wallpaper if it’s cracked, peeling, or in poor condition. We’d also recommend against putting wallpaper over textured or dark-colored wallpaper because the old layer may be visible through the new one. In addition, if you try to hang new wallpaper over vinyl-coated wallpaper, the adhesive might not stick properly. 

There can be too much of a good thing when it comes to accent walls, so avoid creating one in every room in your house. Some rooms, like bathrooms and kitchens, don’t naturally lend themselves to accent walls, so it’s best to skip them there. Of course, your home should reflect your own sense of style, so if accent walls in multiple rooms appeal to you, there’s no hard-and-fast rule forbidding it.

The average cost to install or hang wallpaper is around $575 per room or project, with typical prices ranging from $200 to $1,500. Costs can be higher for custom or luxury products. Since project size varies, it's often helpful to estimate labor costs per square foot, which generally fall between $1 and $7, with an average of $4 per square foot. The total cost depends on several factors, including the quality and type of wallpaper, the size and type of the room, and whether old wallpaper must be removed first. Opting for less expensive materials like peel-and-stick wallpaper or choosing to do the installation yourself can lower the overall cost. For the most accurate estimate, it is best to have a professional inspect the space and provide a quote.

The color of the paint, its opacity, and the depth of the texture on the paper all affect how many coats of paint you need to apply to paintable wallpaper. You'll need at least two coats of paint to ensure even coverage. Don’t be surprised if you need to apply three coats if the embossing is very deep or if you use a dark color.

If you prefer peel-and-stick to traditional wallpaper, you can skip the priming process. Many manufacturers don't require an additional primer if you’re installing peel-and-stick wallpaper to painted walls. However, if you’re applying peel-and-stick wallpaper to unfinished drywall, you’ll need to apply a primer first.

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