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"Professional, prompt, efficient with his time, honest, provided information about the scope of work and follow through on everything he said he would do. I will be hiring him again for future home projects"

Nancy C on November 2025

Experienced interior and exterior painter. Wallpaper removal and installation. Residential and commercial.

"Professional, prompt, efficient with his time, honest, provided information about the scope of work and follow through on everything he said he would do. I will be hiring him again for future home projects"

Nancy C on November 2025


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Elmer Painting

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Elmer Painting

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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? Elmer Painting- 15 years of experience. We specialize in top-notch interior & exterior painting. Offering FREE ESTIMATES (415) 367-5791 We're ready to bring your vision to life. ?✨ Call us at (415) 367-5791 today for a project quote and let's add a splash of color to your world! ??️✨

"They did a very nice job. They were very good at communicating, honest and reasonable about the price and very timely."

Hope G on September 2025

? Elmer Painting- 15 years of experience. We specialize in top-notch interior & exterior painting. Offering FREE ESTIMATES (415) 367-5791 We're ready to bring your vision to life. ?✨ Call us at (415) 367-5791 today for a project quote and let's add a splash of color to your world! ??️✨

"They did a very nice job. They were very good at communicating, honest and reasonable about the price and very timely."

Hope G on September 2025



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Captain Wallpaper

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Captain Wallpaper

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

www.captainwallpaper.com Provides professional wallpapering and wallpaper installation services for both residential and commercial installations in San Francisco, the Bay Area, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and surrounding areas. Captain Wallpaper is a member of the Wallpaper Installers Association (WIA) - Northern California Chapter. The WIA is the international professional trade organization for wallpaper installers and is the primary resource for continuing education and certification. Captain Wallpaper is licensed by the CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD lic#1108421 C69/D29 Since its introduction into the industry, Captain Wallpaper has been recognized as a trusted contractor in California. Captain Wallpaper is present at each site and professionally installs wallpaper himself. He is responsible for every inch as he supervises everything himself. The entire wallpaper installation process goes through his hands. "I provide clients with a wide range of services to meet all their needs. Whatever you have in mind, I will make your dreams come true. Contact me for an estimate" If you are looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and efficient contractor, look no further than Captain Wallpaper. "Whether you need help with a small project or a larger job, I want to take the burden of responsibility off your shoulders by providing my specialized services. Simply contact me and let me know what you need"

"True professional! My newly wallpapered area looks AMAZING! Don’t hesitate, they are 5 stars!"

Carole M on August 2023

www.captainwallpaper.com Provides professional wallpapering and wallpaper installation services for both residential and commercial installations in San Francisco, the Bay Area, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and surrounding areas. Captain Wallpaper is a member of the Wallpaper Installers Association (WIA) - Northern California Chapter. The WIA is the international professional trade organization for wallpaper installers and is the primary resource for continuing education and certification. Captain Wallpaper is licensed by the CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD lic#1108421 C69/D29 Since its introduction into the industry, Captain Wallpaper has been recognized as a trusted contractor in California. Captain Wallpaper is present at each site and professionally installs wallpaper himself. He is responsible for every inch as he supervises everything himself. The entire wallpaper installation process goes through his hands. "I provide clients with a wide range of services to meet all their needs. Whatever you have in mind, I will make your dreams come true. Contact me for an estimate" If you are looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and efficient contractor, look no further than Captain Wallpaper. "Whether you need help with a small project or a larger job, I want to take the burden of responsibility off your shoulders by providing my specialized services. Simply contact me and let me know what you need"

"True professional! My newly wallpapered area looks AMAZING! Don’t hesitate, they are 5 stars!"

Carole M on August 2023


John Wainwright

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John Wainwright

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Wallpaper hanging sole employee Experienced in hanging modern and Classic wallpapers Trained in England with over 40 years of experience

Wallpaper hanging sole employee Experienced in hanging modern and Classic wallpapers Trained in England with over 40 years of experience



Arias Decorating

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Arias Decorating

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Hi my name is Erik Arias and i am a 10+ years experienced and licensed wallpaper hanger and painter, interior and exterior. I also have done cabinet paint jobs and stain wood finishes.

Hi my name is Erik Arias and i am a 10+ years experienced and licensed wallpaper hanger and painter, interior and exterior. I also have done cabinet paint jobs and stain wood finishes.



"He said he will come back last Wednesday to do the project. Then he just disappeared He did not call me or inform me or anything. I have been trying to reach this company."

Richard S on October 2020

"He said he will come back last Wednesday to do the project. Then he just disappeared He did not call me or inform me or anything. I have been trying to reach this company."

Richard S on October 2020


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Wallpapering questions, answered by experts

While some people are confident in their ability to replace concrete by drilling out the broken pieces and replacing them with bagged concrete, it’s possible to run into snags that make hiring a professional worth it. Trying to level concrete slabs can require special equipment, which can be pricey to rent and tough to operate. It's also crucial to contact your town's municipal office to ensure you are allowed to take on the project without a permit.

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. 

You shouldn’t need extra adhesive for peel-and-stick backsplash tile. The adhesive on the back of the tile sheets should do the trick. However, if you experience issues with the tile peeling or falling off, make sure the wall you’re working on isn’t textured, as that can prevent the materials from properly adhering.

In most cases, you cannot wallpaper over existing wallpaper. It’s possible to wallpaper over non-coated wallpaper, but vinyl-coated wallpaper is much more prevalent in homes, so you generally shouldn’t put new wallpaper over existing wallpaper. Adding a layer of wallpaper over vinyl-coated paper will lead to poor adhesion, leaving behind bubbles and imperfections in your wall. Plus, wallpapering over vinyl-coated wallpaper can lead to mold growth, which can be hazardous to your health. It’s usually best to hire a local wallpaper removal service to handle the task to avoid these issues.

Putting up new wallpaper tends to take one to two days, depending on the size of the area, whether old paper needs to be removed, and if there is any damage to walls that needs to be smoothed over or fixed.

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