"The painting crew was excellent. Very polite and professional. Cody came by every day to inspect and discuss the job with them and kept the project moving during the week. I would strongly recommend this company."
"Gus is a very skilled person. He did a very meticulous job with our wallpapers. He works fast, always on time and very polite. Also reasonably priced and of course, delivers a great job."
"VERY great job done by Gus. He was able to come out and install our wallpaper within a few days of me calling him. He was on time, very professional, and did an AMAZING job on our custom wallpaper. I will definitely be hiring him for future jobs and we are thrilled with his work."
"Mario did a fantastic job painting our new nursery - walls, trim and ceiling. After having a cancellation with another service provider earlier in the week, we contacted Mario and he came out next day to assess and quote the room. Two days later he was here to do the work - on time and on the budget we discussed. He came prepared with all of his equipment, showed us the paint color to confirm before he started and got right to work and finished in half a day! He was extremely personable and professional and we would highly recommend him for any job. We hope to work with Mario again the future!"
"JUSTIN AND HIS CREW DID AN AMAZING JOB PAINTING THE EXTERIOR OF MY HOUSE! THEY DID AN INCREDIBLE TRANSFORMATION ON THE EXTERIOR OF MY HOME! I LOVE IT! I STRONGLY WOULD RECOMMEND TO GO TO JMC PAINTING! VERY NICE AND HARDWORKING HUMAN BEINGS! THANK YOU JUSTIN AND HIS CREW!"
"Cobra Painting was very professional. We had a quote from another person who had done work for us before but had to drop out. I contacted Ron from from Cobra Painting and he and Larry came over the next day a Friday, to see the the room and received a quote as promised, on Monday. We, accepted and they came that Friday and completed the job in one day. They caulked both windows put made the base board flush with the wall that was to be papered. The also called all the nail holes in the wood work and sanded. They did a great job putting up the wallpaper and the painting. I am very particular about pattern matching and the wallpaper looks great. The cleaned up after themselves and left the floor cleaner than the found it."
"The job went very well. Celso was very responsive to our questions and was able to schedule a crew to paint our house within a couple of weeks of providing an estimate. The job took just over a week (2200 sq foot colonial) and everything looks fantastic. He was very diligent about following up with us for a final review of the work. Celso and his team had two years earlier stripped the interior of wallpaper and painted every room in the house and that job has held up very well.
"Initially, I met with the head contractor who came quickly and on time to the site. He looked it over carefully and discussed the job with me very candidly and in a friendly, reasonable manner. He understood that I was preparing the condo for sale and that I wanted it to look appealing to potential buyers. He had some helpful and cost effective ideas about what to do. He quoted $2500 for labor understanding that I would pay for the paint he purchased with no markup. This was the best quote I got out of three painting companies. The workers came and worked all day for 3 and one half days. I was especially impressed by the prep work the crew did. This was not a superficial prep job. They filled all the defects in the walls and a major defect in one ceiling with great care. I was not expecting so much given the very reasonable quote. They did a very good job covering floors and furniture prior to painting. Trim and walls looked very nicely painted at the end. They also painted inside of closets, the outside of a painted cabinet, behind the fridge and stove, the radiators and the steam pipes. Afterwords, the crew cleaned up very well. I am extremely please with the job and the cost. I have not received the bill for the paint yet, but I expect it will be reasonable given what they have done so far. I will call Baystate for future jobs and I will recommend them to others. "
"It went fantastic. I can't say enough good things about Rodolfo & Jose. They arrived promptly at 8:00 A.M each day and worked long days to get the job done. The job itself took 11 days to complete, starting on a Monday and ending on a Saturday. They moved 2 bedrooms worth of furniture into one bedroom and then worked on those 2 empty bedrooms. Part of the cost of the job was a dumpster in our driveway for all of the wall debris. Worked out great for us as we had other items we wanted to get rid of as well. The nature of the job we wanted done is very messy in nature, but Rodolfo & Jose cleaned up at the end of each day. They are great workers who do quality work. They put up plastic barriers in each of the bedrooms to contain the plaster dust. They are very easy to work with and have a definite mindset of satisfying the customer. My wife pointed out a spot in the bathroom that needed to be touched up (outside the scope of our contract) and Jose ended up painting the whole bathroom (at no extra charge). That's basically how the job went. After each bedroom was completed, they moved the furniture back into place. This included reassembling beds, etc... At the end of the job (also outside the scope of the contract), Rodolfo hired a cleaning company to wrap up the job and clean the bedrooms. SInce the job completed, our bedrooms are all very "tight", meaning no drafts, no outside noises, etc... Definitely can feel a difference with the quality work that was done. I'm sure we will save on heating and air conditioning bills in the future. I would hire and/or recommend "Daddy & Junior Painting" again in a heartbeat. They do high quality work for a fair price."
"The two painters that did this work were great. Punctual, cleaned up totally after themselves, kept us informed about their progress, and did a first rate job. Edson is very responsive and keeps in touch. His prices are well in line with other quality painters and ESP's customer service is obviously very important to him and his crew. Highly recommended."
Wallpaper lasts an average of around 15 years, but there is some variance. The type of wallpaper matters, as vinyl wallpaper tends to last the longest—sometimes 20 years or more—while a peel-and-stick wallpaper, which is the easiest to install for DIYers, will usually only last for around five years. Exposure to high humidity, smoke, and UV rays from sunlight can also limit the lifespan of your wallpaper, as can heavy traffic in the installation area.
When installing new steel doors, it’s smart to do other projects simultaneously. This can lower costs, limit mess, and help your home look and function better. For example, replacing a damaged doorframe is wise when planning door installations.
Also consider changing broken or worn-out locks, repairing or replacing weather stripping, and updating handles. Painting, staining, or upgrading the trim around the door can also improve energy efficiency, security, and aesthetics.
To layer wallpaper over wallpaper, inspect your existing wallpaper for problem areas. Damaged wallpaper should not be covered. If it’s okay to proceed, prep by turning off the electricity and removing any outlet and switch covers. Dust your walls and lightly rinse them to prevent the existing paper from peeling. Apply primer, then apply your new wallpaper.
One of the biggest downsides to peel-and-stick wallpaper is that it doesn't last as long as traditional wallpaper. Its lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the paper, proper wall preparation and application, and the room's conditions. As a general rule, peel-and-stick wallpaper can last for at least five years, but this can vary significantly. Budget products may only last about 3 years, while higher-quality products can stay up for 7 years or more in ideal conditions. Factors that can shorten its lifespan include high humidity (such as in a bathroom), dirty walls, and low-quality paper. If used on flooring, expect it to last only 1 to 3 years unless sealed. However, the shorter lifespan can be seen as a positive, making it a great choice for people who enjoy switching up their interiors more frequently.
Wallpaper in bathrooms can last anywhere from one to 10 years, depending on what type was used, how well it was installed, and the measures in place to reduce moisture and humidity levels. Opting for a more durable variety and taking all the necessary protective measures will get you closer to that longer lifespan.
The Berkley, MA homeowners’ guide to wallpaper services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The cost to paint the interior of a house in Boston, MA depends on size, layout, type of surface, and more. Learn what factors can influence your total in this guide.
Discover wallpaper installation cost. Learn about material, labor, and project factors to estimate your budget and make informed choices for your home.
Whether you can put wallpaper over wallpaper depends on the type of paper you’re using and the condition of the existing surface. Learn more with this guide.