For the removal of drywall and plaster that covered brick we wanted to expose, it went much the same way. I came over in the middle of this part of the job, and the team were pounding on the wall to remove all the plaster?it was messy work as you can imagine. By the end of the day, it was again totally cleaned up. David and his team took extra care to make the wall look great, including wire brushing it with bleach. It's the highlight of our downstairs now! Throughout the job, he showed a lot of attention to detail, making sound decisions for things I hadn't considered, like where a light-switch should go or how to fill in the missing crown molding. They did a great job and would definitely use them again for a big project! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/md/temple-hills/fh-construction-llc-reviews-8375161.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Bucks County Home Services","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"James H."},"reviewBody":"Did a great job of cleaning the walls. Apologized for kicking up dirt in the process but somehow managed to remove most of it before leaving. Was courteous and obviously really cared that he did a good job. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/richboro/bucks-county-home-services-reviews-8524404.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Innovative Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Joseph D."},"reviewBody":"It was fine. They splattered a lot of paint. I was surprised about how much paint was splattered throughout the house since they were painting. They should have been more deliberate on putting down painter's tape and plastic. When I pointed out that I was unhappy with the splatter, they did come and do some work to remove it."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/va/lorton/innovative-inc-reviews-6470450.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"MARK CHARLTON","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Amy W."},"reviewBody":"We contracted for wallpaper removal and install. Mark ended up painting, installing new tile flooring, granite counter top, sinks, and bathroom hardware. He was professional, creative, resourceful, and reasonable. He is a nice guy to boot. He is our new all purpose contractor and we would use him again in a minute. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/md/kensington/mark-charlton-reviews-490208.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Juenemann Painting and Decorating","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Joel H."},"reviewBody":"Some years ago, when we moved into our home, we had work done by another firm, which was unsatisfactory - poorly executed, using the wrong materials. Juenemann came to the rescue and we have depended on them ever since. They have done painting, wallpapering and even some special effect glazing for us. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/md/silver-spring/juenemann-painting-and-decorating-reviews-8600710.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"RICCI DRYWALL & PAINTING CO INC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jerome H."},"reviewBody":"We wanted all new drywall for our 5x8 bath on Capitol Hill because it had tile and multiple layers of paint and wallpaper on it. We took out all the old drywall, floor and tile ourselves and had Ricci put in all new drywall on the walls and ceiling including a recessed shelf area in the tub surround. Roger (the owner/manager?) was great to work with...the best points were:
Wllingness to give a rough price over the phone until a detailed written estimate could be done in person (they were the same).
Arrived on time for estimate and workPriced below three other drywallers we contacted
Workers were nice and professional and worked with me to make adjustments on the day of the install
Finish was high quality, paint ready
Some seams were not finished to the correct height as orignally planned (in preparation for tile wainscotting) and Roger sent out a person the next day to fix it.
Great experience overall... I will use them for some other services during our remodel including door and tille installation, framing and painting."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/md/kensington/ricci-drywall-and-painting-co-inc-reviews-163071.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"D L BOYD INC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Deborah M."},"reviewBody":"The worker was very efficient, knew what he was doing, explained it well to me, and answered all my questions. I had removed all of the paint and wallpaper on the three living room walls, which exposed lots of nail holes and other defects. He filled the holes, skim coated where necessary (which was most everywhere), and sanded. Upstairs on a bedroom ceiling that was sagging because the plaster had detached from the lath, he removed the plaster where it was detached or loose, leaving two sections each about 2-feet-square that were bare to the lath. He then used metal lath and plaster to repair those sections. The work took two full days, and at the end of each day, he left my floors cleaner than they had been when he arrived. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/md/hyattsville/d-l-boyd-inc-reviews-397620.htm"},"position":10}]}
Wallpaper Removal reviews from real Angi homeowners in Kensington, MD
Dan and his partner hung wallpaper on three walls in my newly remodeled bathroom. I supplied the wallpaper. One wall was free of obstacles, e.g., no bathroom mirror or towel bar. A second wall contained a towel bar, medicine cabinet, and light fixture, while a third wall included the doorway...
David C.
5.0
10/2015
The team arrived on time and ready to work on this multi-day project. Removing the gas fireplace required re-routing the gas line, which they did without any problems. After the first day, they had finished the demo of the fireplace and the wall it was in, and the left the place spotless....
James H.
5.0
07/2015
Did a great job of cleaning the walls. Apologized for kicking up dirt in the process but somehow managed to remove most of it before leaving. Was courteous and obviously really cared that he did a good job.
Joseph D.
3.0
10/2014
It was fine. They splattered a lot of paint. I was surprised about how much paint was splattered throughout the house since they were painting. They should have been more deliberate on putting down painter's tape and plastic. When I pointed out that I was unhappy with the splatter, they did...
Amy W.
5.0
07/2013
We contracted for wallpaper removal and install. Mark ended up painting, installing new tile flooring, granite counter top, sinks, and bathroom hardware. He was professional, creative, resourceful, and reasonable. He is a nice guy to boot. He is our new all purpose contractor and we would...
Joel H.
5.0
02/2013
Some years ago, when we moved into our home, we had work done by another firm, which was unsatisfactory - poorly executed, using the wrong materials. Juenemann came to the rescue and we have depended on them ever since. They have done painting, wallpapering and even some special effect...
Jerome H.
5.0
02/2012
We wanted all new drywall for our 5x8 bath on Capitol Hill because it had tile and multiple layers of paint and wallpaper on it. We took out all the old drywall, floor and tile ourselves and had Ricci put in all new drywall on the walls and ceiling including a recessed shelf area in the tub...
Deborah M.
5.0
04/2011
The worker was very efficient, knew what he was doing, explained it well to me, and answered all my questions. I had removed all of the paint and wallpaper on the three living room walls, which exposed lots of nail holes and other defects. He filled the holes, skim coated where necessary...
You’ll get both in S&J. As a family owned and operated business located in Howard County, MD we have been helping homeowners in all of Howard County MD, parts of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Northern Anne Arundel County Maryland and surrounding areas with their home improvement needs for over 20 years.
"S&J is a great company to work with. We hired them to install ceiling fans. The technicians were polite, professional and kind. We highly recommend this company."
Ivy C on August 2025
You’ll get both in S&J. As a family owned and operated business located in Howard County, MD we have been helping homeowners in all of Howard County MD, parts of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Northern Anne Arundel County Maryland and surrounding areas with their home improvement needs for over 20 years.
"S&J is a great company to work with. We hired them to install ceiling fans. The technicians were polite, professional and kind. We highly recommend this company."
WOW-1 Day Painting brings people a fast, affordable and high quality solution for all their interior or exterior residential, commercial and industrial painting projects! Our team of professional painters completes the quality painting you expect, in a timeline that’s unexpected: 1 DAY and Done without paying a premium. Guaranteed! Plus, our eco-friendly painting service uses zero VOC and low VOC paint to minimize our impact on the environment and your family or staff. That means no harsh odors or fumes when you return at the end of the day to your freshly painted home or office!
"We hired Wow 1 Day for 2 separate projects and each one was high quality work with professional service and communications. The first was after we had a flood and needed to get our basement painted after water remediation. The second time we use the company to repaint our entire house. They were great helping with color consultations. We let our kids have some say over there rooms but the company was great in helping with that process. They also helped us be selective about trim and doors that didn't need to repainted to keep us on budget. I would recommend this company without reservation."
Scot S on March 2025
WOW-1 Day Painting brings people a fast, affordable and high quality solution for all their interior or exterior residential, commercial and industrial painting projects! Our team of professional painters completes the quality painting you expect, in a timeline that’s unexpected: 1 DAY and Done without paying a premium. Guaranteed! Plus, our eco-friendly painting service uses zero VOC and low VOC paint to minimize our impact on the environment and your family or staff. That means no harsh odors or fumes when you return at the end of the day to your freshly painted home or office!
"We hired Wow 1 Day for 2 separate projects and each one was high quality work with professional service and communications. The first was after we had a flood and needed to get our basement painted after water remediation. The second time we use the company to repaint our entire house. They were great helping with color consultations. We let our kids have some say over there rooms but the company was great in helping with that process. They also helped us be selective about trim and doors that didn't need to repainted to keep us on budget. I would recommend this company without reservation."
Founded in 1998, Manor Works specializes in serving the needs of residential homeowners. Having completed over 10,000 painting projects since our inception, we have built systems and processes to ensure our projects are of consistently high quality, and just as importantly, they run smoothly. Part of this is by not employing day laborers or subcontractors. All of our painters and carpenters are full-time, year round employees. Our stable and highly trained workforce allows us to control quality. This approach, coupled with our unwavering commitment to quality control, enables us to uphold our high standards. Additionally, we offer the longest available warranties, detailed project proposals, and convenient online scheduling systems to further enhance our customer experience. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized through various awards. For inquiries, please contact us at (703) 339-6800 or via email at [email protected].
"They did a great job painting 4 rooms for me exactly as planned and at a lower cost than the other providers I spoke with."
Christopher C on May 2025
Founded in 1998, Manor Works specializes in serving the needs of residential homeowners. Having completed over 10,000 painting projects since our inception, we have built systems and processes to ensure our projects are of consistently high quality, and just as importantly, they run smoothly. Part of this is by not employing day laborers or subcontractors. All of our painters and carpenters are full-time, year round employees. Our stable and highly trained workforce allows us to control quality. This approach, coupled with our unwavering commitment to quality control, enables us to uphold our high standards. Additionally, we offer the longest available warranties, detailed project proposals, and convenient online scheduling systems to further enhance our customer experience. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized through various awards. For inquiries, please contact us at (703) 339-6800 or via email at [email protected].
"They did a great job painting 4 rooms for me exactly as planned and at a lower cost than the other providers I spoke with."
The Washington area’s premier interior/exterior, painting and decorating company for both Residential and Commercial properties. We provide painting services, color consultations, wallpaper removal and installation, drywall repair and installation, gutter and window cleaning and many other services. And here is what we promise to you: Total Focus on Your Project Until Completion Full-Time Professional Work Crews Easy-To-Reach Point of Contact Phone Calls & Emails Returned Promptly
"Excellent work quality and fast execution. Great communication from Jeff throughout the process."
John M on September 2025
The Washington area’s premier interior/exterior, painting and decorating company for both Residential and Commercial properties. We provide painting services, color consultations, wallpaper removal and installation, drywall repair and installation, gutter and window cleaning and many other services. And here is what we promise to you: Total Focus on Your Project Until Completion Full-Time Professional Work Crews Easy-To-Reach Point of Contact Phone Calls & Emails Returned Promptly
"Excellent work quality and fast execution. Great communication from Jeff throughout the process."
Loayes Contractor LLC, is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company which has been operating in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since 1,999 We are specializing in interior and exterior painting and general contractor. Our 25 years of reliable and competent service had empowered us to be in fully control of your project from beginning to end. We have the experience of talented and trusted crew workers and contractors highly trained and skilled craftsmen, who are full time dedicated employees. Please take a time to review our reviews through the Angie and Google.
"Excellent! On time, very neat, very pleasant, Reasonable cost. Highly recommend Edward and his crew."
Judith M on December 2024
Loayes Contractor LLC, is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company which has been operating in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since 1,999 We are specializing in interior and exterior painting and general contractor. Our 25 years of reliable and competent service had empowered us to be in fully control of your project from beginning to end. We have the experience of talented and trusted crew workers and contractors highly trained and skilled craftsmen, who are full time dedicated employees. Please take a time to review our reviews through the Angie and Google.
"Excellent! On time, very neat, very pleasant, Reasonable cost. Highly recommend Edward and his crew."
We are professional painting contractors with an outstanding customer satisfaction and referral rating. That means our future is on display every day — in how we paint every type of house and building: interior, exterior, residential, commercial, office, and condominium. We are "The Educated Choice" in painting because we offer: Professional Service Free Written Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured Staff The Highest Quality Paints Affordable Rates
"They did a great job in painting but I have problems in my drywall."
Terry D on November 2022
We are professional painting contractors with an outstanding customer satisfaction and referral rating. That means our future is on display every day — in how we paint every type of house and building: interior, exterior, residential, commercial, office, and condominium. We are "The Educated Choice" in painting because we offer: Professional Service Free Written Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured Staff The Highest Quality Paints Affordable Rates
"They did a great job in painting but I have problems in my drywall."
Advancepro LLC it's a painting company with experience in home improvement projects... dedicated to help families with their painting and others renovations services, offering great service at reasonable price... in Advancepro LLC we consider that avery customer should get a professional service our team is trained to perform services in a professional manner using the experience obtained in years. Advancepro LLC is a company with license and insurance... once you hire Advancepro LLC for your needs a project manager will assist you from the beginning to the end of the project making sure that everything is according to your expectations in Advancepro LLC we know that the best results comes from a combination of good customer service,good product and experienced laborers
"Everything went smoothly and contractor was so good that I hired him again for my new home remodeling."
Oby O on November 2024
Advancepro LLC it's a painting company with experience in home improvement projects... dedicated to help families with their painting and others renovations services, offering great service at reasonable price... in Advancepro LLC we consider that avery customer should get a professional service our team is trained to perform services in a professional manner using the experience obtained in years. Advancepro LLC is a company with license and insurance... once you hire Advancepro LLC for your needs a project manager will assist you from the beginning to the end of the project making sure that everything is according to your expectations in Advancepro LLC we know that the best results comes from a combination of good customer service,good product and experienced laborers
"Everything went smoothly and contractor was so good that I hired him again for my new home remodeling."
With over 25 years of serving the Washington DC area, Fame Painting brings together quality service with expert advise! We provide the highest quality workmanship to protect your investment and will ensure that every surface is prepped and primed correctly to ensure the longevity of the paint. Complete satisfaction guaranteed and committed to quality and professional craftsmanship. ASK ABOUT SAVING AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF YOUR WHOLE-HOUSE PAINTING PROJECT!
"We recently used Fame Interiors for painting the exterior trim on the house and interior painting of our family room. Fame did an excellent job on both the interior and exterior work. Ali, the owner of the company, was a pleasure working with him. He didn't cut corners. We were planning on replacing our overhead garage doors, but the paint and putty job that he did on the doors no longer required replacing them. In short, his price and the quality of his work makes him our "go to" painter."
Sherman E on August 2025
With over 25 years of serving the Washington DC area, Fame Painting brings together quality service with expert advise! We provide the highest quality workmanship to protect your investment and will ensure that every surface is prepped and primed correctly to ensure the longevity of the paint. Complete satisfaction guaranteed and committed to quality and professional craftsmanship. ASK ABOUT SAVING AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF YOUR WHOLE-HOUSE PAINTING PROJECT!
"We recently used Fame Interiors for painting the exterior trim on the house and interior painting of our family room. Fame did an excellent job on both the interior and exterior work. Ali, the owner of the company, was a pleasure working with him. He didn't cut corners. We were planning on replacing our overhead garage doors, but the paint and putty job that he did on the doors no longer required replacing them. In short, his price and the quality of his work makes him our "go to" painter."
Hi and welcome to Gibbs Painting, a full service, insured, licensed painting/home improvement company that stays focused on and flexible to the customers needs. We’re a second generation company that’s locally owned and operated. I’m Ray Gibbs, owner of Gibbs painting for 19 years and native Northern Virginian. After working with my father for 8 years, I have run the business for 19 years. At Gibbs painting, we aim to provide quality workmanship, competitive pricing and flexible solutions for our customers. Gibbs painting will provide a free detailed written estimate, show up on time, complete your work with courteous and with well communicated employees. Gibbs painting also offers free color and molding consultations to help our customers develop their homes into wonderful interior or exterior living spaces. Once you have narrowed your color choices down, Gibbs painting can apply samples to your walls and allow you to view them in the different light conditions during the day. Gibbs Painting will schedule your job and start your job at a convenient time for your schedule, complete the job on time and leave your home in the same condition as when the job was started. Please rely on Gibbs Painting for you painting and home improvement needs. Ray Gibbs www.GibbsPainting.com 703 967 7899
"Excellent experience. I contacted Ray for a quote, he viewed the damage, and provided a quote very quickly. The work was done well and in a timely manner. I am very pleased with the finished product. I am already considering hiring Gibbs Painting for other work I need done."
Sheila S on December 2022
Hi and welcome to Gibbs Painting, a full service, insured, licensed painting/home improvement company that stays focused on and flexible to the customers needs. We’re a second generation company that’s locally owned and operated. I’m Ray Gibbs, owner of Gibbs painting for 19 years and native Northern Virginian. After working with my father for 8 years, I have run the business for 19 years. At Gibbs painting, we aim to provide quality workmanship, competitive pricing and flexible solutions for our customers. Gibbs painting will provide a free detailed written estimate, show up on time, complete your work with courteous and with well communicated employees. Gibbs painting also offers free color and molding consultations to help our customers develop their homes into wonderful interior or exterior living spaces. Once you have narrowed your color choices down, Gibbs painting can apply samples to your walls and allow you to view them in the different light conditions during the day. Gibbs Painting will schedule your job and start your job at a convenient time for your schedule, complete the job on time and leave your home in the same condition as when the job was started. Please rely on Gibbs Painting for you painting and home improvement needs. Ray Gibbs www.GibbsPainting.com 703 967 7899
"Excellent experience. I contacted Ray for a quote, he viewed the damage, and provided a quote very quickly. The work was done well and in a timely manner. I am very pleased with the finished product. I am already considering hiring Gibbs Painting for other work I need done."
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in painting services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"I was impressed by Rob's work...he is quite knowledgeable and a good resource to have on your home improvement roster"
Femi E on September 2023
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in painting services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"I was impressed by Rob's work...he is quite knowledgeable and a good resource to have on your home improvement roster"
Femi E on September 2023
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FAQs for wallpaper removal projects in Kensington, MD
Hiring a professional wallpaper remover is almost always worthwhile. Although the work is more expensive due to labor costs, doing it yourself is extremely time-consuming, complicated, and easy to make mistakes and wreak havoc on your walls, regardless of the tools you use. Professional wallpaper removers have the tools and experience to get old wallpaper down quickly and without damaging the walls behind it.
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.
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.
The average cost to remove wallpaper is around $3 per square foot, but the total depends on the type of wallpaper, how easy it is to remove, and the size of the room. Most homeowners spend around $780per room for wallpaper removal, and prices typically fall between $200 and $2,000. Wallpaper removal is expensive because it tends to be a very time-consuming job, and it can sometimes take a full day or more for the work to complete.
The easiest way to remove wallpaper is to use a steamer. The hot steam will loosen the wallpaper paste and make peeling the wallpaper off in large sheets much easier. Unfortunately, steamers can create irreparable damage on your walls, so it’s not a good idea for DIYers to use steamers to remove wallpaper. Instead, hire a professional wallpaper remover to do the work for you. This method will not only speed up the process, but it will also ensure your walls will remain intact post-wallpapering.
The Kensington, MD homeowners’ guide to wallpaper removal services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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