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Sayers Painting
4.9(
19
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jim and his crew did excellent work removing old wallpaper from our two-story foyer and dining room, and then painting our foyer, upstairs hallway, living room, and dining room. Removing the wallpaper was a tough job and required many hours of prep work to ensure the walls were smooth and ready for painting afterwards. Sayers paid great attention to detail, making sure all seams and nail pops where hidden, and all molding was caulked to perfection. Sayers also made sure that dust and dirt stayed within the work area, and they vacuumed at the end of each day. In addition to their excellent work, they had the lowest bid out of the four contractors that bid on the project. I will hire Sayers for my future painting projects."
Sayers Painting
Silver Maple Farms
Silver Maple Farms
Silver Maple Farms
Dickey's  BBQ

+12

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Honesty Construction LLC
4.9(
19
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Honesty Construction LLC is your one stop shop for all of your construction needs! We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today!

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
121 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Luxury Home Improvements
4.9(
263
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding!!! Excellent workmanship. We hired them to paint the interior of our new house and we couldn’t have asked for a better quality of work. They painted the entire first and second flour except for the basement where the floors were not finished yet so we scheduled the painting of the basement for next month. They also did wallpaper removal in the powder and laundry rooms and we were amazed by the final result. The walls were in pretty bad shape under that old wallpaper but they worked on them with spackle and sanding then painted them and the final texture was so smooth and neat, nobody would have guessed there was wallpaper before. I honestly think they are the best."
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+22

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Rudy Painting
5.0(
14
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Rudy and his partner did an excellent job painting my master bathroom and my daughter's bedroom for a very reasonable price. He did a very professional job and was a pleasure to do business with and I would certainly hire him again."
Nice Claen
Finish
All finished two cut
Ready to get firt cut
guaranteed work

+29

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Doyle Drywall Co
4.7(
137
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"Larry Doyle was a joy to work with.  He was originally one of the dry wall professionals who had given me an estimate on the ceiling repair to submit with my claim to the washing machine manufacturer, and I had been impressed with him then.  I waited a while before actually getting the ceiling fixed, but had decided to use Larry from my experience with him in preparing the claim.  I'm glad I did. He was prompt, highly professional, and did an excellent job.  Also, his price was very reasonable.  Further, he returned my phone calls quickly and was always responsive.  I would certainly use him again.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Dominic's Painting
4.6(
129
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Dominic's Painting to paint the entire exterior of my old (1700's) colonial home in the Summer of 2017. This was a very big project and they did such a fantastic job that I hired them once again to paint (and wallpaper) the interior of my house in late 2017. I was totally satisfied with all the work that they did. They were punctual, hardworking and very professional at all times. I had gotten several other job estimates before hiring them and their price was the most reasonable for the work. John is a pleasure to work with and I have no hesitation in recommending this company to anyone who needs either interior or exterior paining done. I particularly recommend them for the difficult job of painting an old home. My home needed a lot of plastering and special care and nothing was a problem for them. They went above and beyond my expectations-always ready to do anything that was needed. Check this company out before you hire anyone else!"
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+8

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Fine Painters Inc
4.4(
281
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Although he ran late for our initial appointment, when I met Luis to get an estimate for the work involved I was impressed by his thoroughness, product knowledge and his detailed note taking about the job. Previous painters who had come by had been abrupt and lacked the detailed focus. I had made up a pretty detailed questionnaire so I could thoroughly assess each painters input about the job. When I asked Luis about the nail pops showing in some ceiling areas he assured me that they would fix them with 2 screws on either side removing the offending nail. Right answer. I was impressed. He also reviewed the steps taken in prep--plastic over the cabinets, paper covering floors, patching, sanding, priming, taping, chaulking etc. Because I had wallpaper glue issues from a previously poorly done paint job he assured me walls would be sanded, patched and then primed with an oil based primer to seal in the glue. That is what paint experts had recommended. Again I was impressed. The written up estimate detailing the job arrived a few days later via email. We communicated and revised the proposal back and forth until I was pleased that it incorporated all the details of the job including paint brands to be used. Although English is not Luis' first language we communicated fairly well via phone and email. He assured me that at least someone on the job would be able to communicate as well as he. I liked Luis, was impressed by the high ratings on Angie's List and found him to be more respectful and customer satisfaction oriented than other painters I had spoken to for an estimate. He also gave me the best price to do the job, particularly with the Angie's List discount. So I decided to go with his firm of which he is the principal owner. Scheduling the job went pretty smoothly working to accommodate my desire to get the job done in October before the holidays. On the first day two painters arrived more than 2.5 hours later than I had been told to expect them. Only one spoke a reasonable amount of English, the other very little. Both were very nice guys, for the most part diligent workers, with no attitude, but communication would end up being a real problem. They spent the first day prepping the kitchen area and other two rooms. Next 3 days they arrived on time around 9am and worked until about 6pm. They didn't take long lunches or breaks. The job was taking longer than Luis had calculated based on the prep required. My husband and I at the end of each day found issues in their prep--mostly careless patching, sanding or lack of. Their lack of attention to detail was disappointing, but they kept a positive attitude. During the job I received follow-up phone calls and emails from Luis asking for feedback. Twice a "supervisor" stopped by, but I didn't see much value. He first showed up midafternoon on the second day. His English was not good, so my communication with him was poor. I couldn't understand what he was saying to the painters, but it did not seem to me that he was insuring that a protocol of company standards or that the details of our written estimate were being followed. During the last couple days of the job, the painter who was doing the outside painting job spent alot of time on his handheld cell phone apparently having personal conversations while propped up on a ladder. I also discovered that he wasn't waiting the 4 hours between coats required by the manufacturer and had to point it out to him and Luis. Luis had assured me during the estimate that they followed the manufacturer reco. (I had previously experienced this problem with another painter resulting in a poor job.) Although I was home working, I had decided to be mostly hands-off on the job relying on the detailed written proposal to insure that the job was done according to specifications. The only thing I checked on was that they were using the right paint, finish and color for each element to be painted. Big mistake. When the job was done and they had left, the next day I found the remaining paint cans in the garage where I'd asked them to leave them. I discovered that they had used a latex primer rather than the specified oil-based primer on the walls. Then it hit me, I had never heard the power drill going to screw down the areas where there had been nail pops. I couldn't believe it. I was very upset. Took me several days to reach out to Luis with a detailed email expressing my grievances. Luis had told me the day they finished not to pay them, but to take a day or two to check out the work. I was glad I had that leverage. We found some spots bleeding through, a wall area missing it's second coat of paint, places where patches were not sanded enough or primed before painting so their finish was different calling attention to the patch, areas on the kitchen walls were there was still alligatored patches from previous wallpaper glue that was suppose to have been removed, and areas of trim where the paint was reflecting lack of a second coat of paint. I told Luis I wanted him to come by and see the work for himself and discuss the possible remedies. About a week later Luis met with me to review the job. He was very apologetic. For 3 weeks we lived with the main floor of our house in disarray. He brought the same painters with him and they worked through the remedies that day. He offered to completely redo the kitchen with the oil-based primer, but I agreed that fixing the areas pointed out and extending my warranty would suffice. I couldn't go another couple of days. I think Luis needs to provide better training and supervision of his workers. The workers should have gone over the details of the signed proposal with me when they arrived to make it clear they understood the requirements of the job. I also think they need to improve their English and communication skills."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Joseph Sullivan Professional Painting
4.7(
299
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was great. Joe and an his assistant came to the house and prepped and painted the master bedroom and master bath. He was very meticulous and took great care to protect all surfaces. He did a great job. There was one small touch up that was required. I called him back and he took care of it right away."
Installed wainscotting and tile floor.  Painted ceiling walls and woodwork
Installed Tile floor. Painted ceiling, walls and woodwork
Installed crown molding.  Painted ceiling, walls and woodwork.
Great detail in two story living room
Installed wainscotting. Painted ceiling, walls and woodwork

+5

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

Most jobs take 1-3 days, depending on room size and adhesive strength.

Rubbing alcohol may help dissolve stubborn wallpaper adhesive that remains after removal, but be sure to apply it carefully to prevent damaging your walls. Apply a small amount using a cotton swab or pad, then gently scrape or wipe the adhesive away.

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

When comparing peel-and-stick and traditional wallpaper, the better choice depends on your specific needs and space. Peel-and-stick wallpaper is more budget-friendly and easier to DIY install. On the other hand, traditional wallpaper lasts much longer and holds up better in a wider variety of spaces, including areas with moisture like kitchens and bathrooms.

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.

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