Can you remove limewash from brick?

• <div><p>Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.</p></div>

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Q: How do I maintain walls after wallpaper removal?

• <div><p>Prime and repaint walls after removal to ensure a clean, finished surface.</p></div>

Q: Is hiring a wallpaper removal specialist worth it?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How do I remove a wallpaper border?

• <div><p>Removing a wallpaper border requires the same process to remove full walls of wallpaper. Clear the area, spray down the surface with your hot water and vinegar solution or store-bought spray, wait 10 to 15 minutes, then scrape it off with a putty knife. Sometimes, border wallpaper lifts easier than larger sheets, so you can just peel it right off the wall by hand.</p></div>

Q: Is painting over wallpaper a good idea?

• <div><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div>

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They did a great job removing an old small pond and tree at my back patio. They also cleared out the grown up bed around them while salvaging the decorative stones that were outlining the bed. Mr. Lawrence even took care of some poison ivy he found growing in my front yard while they were here....
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Reviewed in August 2023
This crew worked hard and provided Excellent service removing my huge tree and clean up. I will highly recommend your company to everyone. Stay safe and continue blessing others with your superb gifts.
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Reviewed in October 2022
Wonderful to work with. Timely, really well organized, efficient, worked really fast, great value for the money. They cleared a 102 year old house we were selling. It had lots of stairs. They treated the walls, woodwork, and floors with great respect. I would definitely use again and highly...
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Reviewed in August 2022
Zander and his team did an outstanding job! We had our entire house popcorn ceilings removed. Cost, work, customer service was fantastic. We are super happy with the finished product. Highly recommend.
Gardner Wood Working, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
They removed old garage door; installed new garage door and opener. Friendly, professional, good service. Reasonably priced and very accommodating. Cleaned up their mess too! Would DEFINATELY use them again and I highly recommend them!
Classic Door and Dock, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Hunter was polite and punctual. He was able to give me an estimate then immediately did the job. He stacked a debris in a neat pile for later removal. I will be contacting him again for some pressure washing !
Pristine Lawn & Services
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Reviewed in February 2021
Removed acoustic popcorn ceiling material, repaired, and painted the ceilings in our house. We received high quality work at a reasonable price. He was very easy to work with, and I give Mr. Holland my highest recommendation!
Holland's Refinishing and Home Repair
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Reviewed in August 2020
Arrived at the agreed upon time. Estimate was reasonable price. Stump removal was a separate fee than tree removal but that was known up front. Overall I was very pleased with the work and would work with them again.
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Reviewed in March 2020
Quick and easy to read report and recommendations. The price was very reasonable and I had my results within 24 hours. David Snell was not pushy to make a sell. I found him to be very helpful and honest. He was friendly, easy to talk with, professional, respectful and knowledgeable of mold...
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Tech was professional and detailed. Tech could not find the snake to remove it. He check the room and under the house .And the Tech sprayed some sort of repellent down on the outside of the house. The snake was found in the room, and destroyed the next day by some friends. For the amount that...
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Absolutely ASAP Wallpaper Hanging

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Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"Professional, skilled, and talented wallpaper hangers. We use ASAP for all our wallpaper needs."

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"What a wonderful emergency job Glen did for me! I had graffiti on my garage that he immediately resolved to cover it within an hour of my call! I was out of town at the time , and super results with low cost. I will never call anyone else again. Best customer service- super nice guy! Can't wait to meet him in person!"

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"I would highly recommend this business. We had them come and restain the deck and at first just powerwash the house. They scheduled the work right away. After doing the pressure washing, there were some areas with paint chips under the soffit. Mike offered to repaint those for free. During this, they noticed areas of the soffit that were rotten, so we had them repair those areas of the wood. They also fixed a few screens that were damaged during the pressure washing for free.
Everything turned out great, and we are very happy we had this work done. Mike and Crystal are very professional and easy to work with. I will be having them do some more work on our house in the near future.
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101 Building Services

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"I've used John in the past and have never had a bad experience. This time he patched up some dry wall that came off when I took down some M3 tape. He sanded the wall down, covered the holes, and repainted the spots. Looks like there was never an issue. As always, great price and friendly, professional customer service!
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B and B Painters of New Bern

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"Everything went extremely well. The team was professional, punctual and caring of all of my belongings. Since I have high ceilings they needed to put up scaffolding to complete the work. And the fixtures were so difficult to reach that they cleaned them and put them back without my need to do anything to them. They had detailed work to do in my kitchen cabinets. They were an excellent team and I could not have asked for a more professional bunch of guys to do my work."

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

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"They didn't do any work for me. They recommended me to someone else. Custom Pro Painting's quote was very reasonable. They were great. Their Initial responsiveness was great and later it was little complicated to get them out here. They were late on the secluded time, but they called and informed me. I will use them again in the future."

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Morris Painting and Wallcovering

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We're a locally owned and operated company with 15+ years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior residential and commercial painting projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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We offer superior quality and have been in the painting business for approximately 20 years. Specializing in painting in the US Navy. Also in large and small projects. We have access to all equipment needed for any job.

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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

Prime and repaint walls after removal to ensure a clean, finished surface.

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.

Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.

Removing a wallpaper border requires the same process to remove full walls of wallpaper. Clear the area, spray down the surface with your hot water and vinegar solution or store-bought spray, wait 10 to 15 minutes, then scrape it off with a putty knife. Sometimes, border wallpaper lifts easier than larger sheets, so you can just peel it right off the wall by hand.

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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