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Midwest Paint

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Midwest Paint

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
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Since 1999, Midwest Paint has been a trusted, family-owned painting company serving Central Iowa with expert craftsmanship and personal service. Led by Ben and a skilled, passionate team, we specialize in residential and commercial painting, including interiors, exteriors, cabinets, decks, fences, pergolas, epoxy flooring, and even furniture refinishing. At Midwest Paint, we don’t just paint—we transform spaces. We understand your home or business is more than a structure, and that’s why we focus on clear communication, clean job sites, quality prep, and long-lasting results. From first quote to final walkthrough, we’re hands-on to make sure every detail meets your expectations. Our services also include drywall patching, wallpaper removal, concrete coatings, and direct-to-metal (DTM) finishes. We use premium Sherwin-Williams products and offer written warranties on all work—1, 3, or 5 years—based on your needs. When you hire Midwest Paint, you're getting a local team that values integrity, quality, and your satisfaction above all. We treat every project like it’s our own, and we’re proud to have earned the trust of homeowners and business owners across the region. 💡 Services That Spark Joy: • Interior & Exterior Painting • Cabinet Refinishing • Epoxy & Concrete Floor Coatings • Deck, Fence & Pergola Staining • Drywall Repair & Texture • Wallpaper Removal • Commercial & Multi-Unit Repaints • Direct-to-Metal (DTM) Coatings 🛠️ Why Midwest Paint? 🔥 Sherwin-Williams products 🔥 Spotless job sites & friendly crews 🔥 Transparent quotes — no surprises ✅ Written warranties & final walkthroughs ✅ 100% satisfaction guaranteed 🎯 Ready to transform your space? Contact us today for a free, no-pressure quote — and let’s create something amazing together!

"They did an excellent job and were very polite. I felt like the pricing was fair."

Garry C on October 2025

Since 1999, Midwest Paint has been a trusted, family-owned painting company serving Central Iowa with expert craftsmanship and personal service. Led by Ben and a skilled, passionate team, we specialize in residential and commercial painting, including interiors, exteriors, cabinets, decks, fences, pergolas, epoxy flooring, and even furniture refinishing. At Midwest Paint, we don’t just paint—we transform spaces. We understand your home or business is more than a structure, and that’s why we focus on clear communication, clean job sites, quality prep, and long-lasting results. From first quote to final walkthrough, we’re hands-on to make sure every detail meets your expectations. Our services also include drywall patching, wallpaper removal, concrete coatings, and direct-to-metal (DTM) finishes. We use premium Sherwin-Williams products and offer written warranties on all work—1, 3, or 5 years—based on your needs. When you hire Midwest Paint, you're getting a local team that values integrity, quality, and your satisfaction above all. We treat every project like it’s our own, and we’re proud to have earned the trust of homeowners and business owners across the region. 💡 Services That Spark Joy: • Interior & Exterior Painting • Cabinet Refinishing • Epoxy & Concrete Floor Coatings • Deck, Fence & Pergola Staining • Drywall Repair & Texture • Wallpaper Removal • Commercial & Multi-Unit Repaints • Direct-to-Metal (DTM) Coatings 🛠️ Why Midwest Paint? 🔥 Sherwin-Williams products 🔥 Spotless job sites & friendly crews 🔥 Transparent quotes — no surprises ✅ Written warranties & final walkthroughs ✅ 100% satisfaction guaranteed 🎯 Ready to transform your space? Contact us today for a free, no-pressure quote — and let’s create something amazing together!

"They did an excellent job and were very polite. I felt like the pricing was fair."

Garry C on October 2025

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Weakland Painting

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Weakland Painting

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15 years of experience

Built on honesty, quality, and integrity, Weakland Painting is your Des Moines Area full service interior and exterior painting company.​ With over 15 years of experience serving Central Iowa in the commercial and residential painting industry, Weakland Painting is quality you can depend on.

Built on honesty, quality, and integrity, Weakland Painting is your Des Moines Area full service interior and exterior painting company.​ With over 15 years of experience serving Central Iowa in the commercial and residential painting industry, Weakland Painting is quality you can depend on.

CB Contracting

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CB Contracting

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8 years of experience

CB Contracting is a family owned business with 10+ years of experience. We offer a wide verity of home remodeling and improvement services. Services include decks, siding, household repairs, interior painting, and roofing. Located out of Ankney, IA but we travel where ever we are needed.

"On 4-23-2018 I paid $17,500 to CB Contracting, owner Curtiss Bird. He cashed my check same day I wrote it. Our contract was for $35,000 with half down at the start. About three weeks in, he determined our agreed upon price of the contract was not enough. He wanted me to give him more money, but nothing was done. I wanted to exercise the right to exit the contract, stop all activity and seek a refund. He said he would refund the money soon on 5-16. He often said something would happen soon. But soon never seems to arrive. Cashing my check was the only prompt thing Mr. Bird did when it came to dealing with me. After multiple electronic requests to refund my money were not effective, I went to his place of business to deliver a personal request for the refund of money. He corresponded to me that he did not want me to come to his place of business. When I initially met him at the referral's home, he gave me his business card. Our contract and his business card listed his business address as his home. He later went to the police department to report that I was harassing him. The police did not charge me. I wrote the BBB and in 30 days he did not respond to them. He currently has a letter in hand from the Iowa Attorney General's office for fraud. I would have never gave him the money, but his friend Nick Ballard recommended him. I have asked Mr. Ballard for help several times. It was when I asked Mr. Ballard to reach out to his friend to reply, then Mr. Bird might email or text back with some line or story that he was seeking my money from other sources he had paid. I believe those are all false claims. They both went to the police station together, looks like they are better friends. Curtiss Bird never even bought a building permit. Failing to buy a building permit at the beginning of the process for the concrete, or any other building permits leads us to believe he never intended to do the work. His lack of actions in doing any work for our contract speak much more than he alledged claims of paying other sub-contractors. In his correspondence to me before we signed the contract, he stated to me that he does all the work himself. His website says they are willing to travel. It did not make sense to me that he would purchase wood in Creston or Corning, Iowa. He was supposedly buying the wood over 84 miles away for my garage in Ankeny. That was before the concrete for the garage was even started. Mr. Bird is not a trustworthy person or reputable business owner."

John S on July 2018

CB Contracting is a family owned business with 10+ years of experience. We offer a wide verity of home remodeling and improvement services. Services include decks, siding, household repairs, interior painting, and roofing. Located out of Ankney, IA but we travel where ever we are needed.

"On 4-23-2018 I paid $17,500 to CB Contracting, owner Curtiss Bird. He cashed my check same day I wrote it. Our contract was for $35,000 with half down at the start. About three weeks in, he determined our agreed upon price of the contract was not enough. He wanted me to give him more money, but nothing was done. I wanted to exercise the right to exit the contract, stop all activity and seek a refund. He said he would refund the money soon on 5-16. He often said something would happen soon. But soon never seems to arrive. Cashing my check was the only prompt thing Mr. Bird did when it came to dealing with me. After multiple electronic requests to refund my money were not effective, I went to his place of business to deliver a personal request for the refund of money. He corresponded to me that he did not want me to come to his place of business. When I initially met him at the referral's home, he gave me his business card. Our contract and his business card listed his business address as his home. He later went to the police department to report that I was harassing him. The police did not charge me. I wrote the BBB and in 30 days he did not respond to them. He currently has a letter in hand from the Iowa Attorney General's office for fraud. I would have never gave him the money, but his friend Nick Ballard recommended him. I have asked Mr. Ballard for help several times. It was when I asked Mr. Ballard to reach out to his friend to reply, then Mr. Bird might email or text back with some line or story that he was seeking my money from other sources he had paid. I believe those are all false claims. They both went to the police station together, looks like they are better friends. Curtiss Bird never even bought a building permit. Failing to buy a building permit at the beginning of the process for the concrete, or any other building permits leads us to believe he never intended to do the work. His lack of actions in doing any work for our contract speak much more than he alledged claims of paying other sub-contractors. In his correspondence to me before we signed the contract, he stated to me that he does all the work himself. His website says they are willing to travel. It did not make sense to me that he would purchase wood in Creston or Corning, Iowa. He was supposedly buying the wood over 84 miles away for my garage in Ankeny. That was before the concrete for the garage was even started. Mr. Bird is not a trustworthy person or reputable business owner."

John S on July 2018

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Wikstrom Properties

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Wikstrom Properties

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Free onsite estimate

I am a one man shop that does everything from landscaping to general contracting. I work in construction M-F so all of my work is done in evenings and on weekends. I have done side work for many years. My communication is what sets me apart from my competition. I promise to always call you back and have never "disappeared" on a client. Hope to work with you soon!

I am a one man shop that does everything from landscaping to general contracting. I work in construction M-F so all of my work is done in evenings and on weekends. I have done side work for many years. My communication is what sets me apart from my competition. I promise to always call you back and have never "disappeared" on a client. Hope to work with you soon!

Hodson Construction and Remodeling

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Hodson Construction and Remodeling

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14 years of experience

We have been in business for four years now and going strong. We have over a combined 50 years of experience in the business. We do anything and have done anything from new construction to remodeling. No project is to small. We always get back to our customers right away if missed while being on a job site. Customer service is the most important thing to us. We give free estimates, call today.

We have been in business for four years now and going strong. We have over a combined 50 years of experience in the business. We do anything and have done anything from new construction to remodeling. No project is to small. We always get back to our customers right away if missed while being on a job site. Customer service is the most important thing to us. We give free estimates, call today.

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Professional Maintenance and Management Group

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Professional Maintenance and Management Group

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18 years of experience

Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.

Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.

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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

You can paint over wallpaper if it’s smooth and in good shape. But if there are bumps or tears in the wallpaper, they’ll likely show through the paint. Similarly, you should avoid painting over textured wallpaper because the ridges and patterns in the paper will be visible. In either of these situations, you should remove the wallpaper before painting.

While it is possible to paint over wallpaper, it’s not always ideal. If the wallpaper is firmly adhered, has no bubbling or peeling, and isn’t textured, you can try to prime and paint over it. Use an oil-based primer to prevent the adhesive from bleeding through. However, if the paper is damaged or loose, removal is the better long-term solution.

Mixing fabric softener into water is a low-cost way to remove wallpaper that has been passed among DIYers for years, but it has limited success. It works on some wallpaper, but not likely on vintage styles. Also, be careful, as it could interfere with the new wallpaper’s grip power.

How long peel-and-stick wallpaper lasts depends on a few factors, including the conditions in the room, the quality of the wallpaper, and the wallpaper's application. As a general rule, peel-and-stick wallpaper can last for at least five years, but you may decide to remove it sooner. Under ideal conditions, it can also last for much longer.

Factors that may shorten the lifespan of peel-and-stick wallpaper include high humidity in a room (such as a bathroom), dirty walls, and low-quality paper.

Removing wallpaper can be easy if you have a non-coated wallpaper, but most homeowners have vinyl-coated wallpaper, which is more durable but tears very easily during the removal process. This feature makes it challenging and time-consuming to remove most wallpaper. There are tools to speed up the process, like steamers, but, unfortunately, it’s easy to permanently damage your walls when using them. In most cases, it’s best to hire a professional wallpaper remover to get the job done quickly and without damaging your home.

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