"They were fast, fair and did excellent work, have already hired them to come back and remove wallpaper and paint our dining room! 5 plus star service!!!"
"Had drywall put over a falling Celotex ceiling plus put drywall over an interior window to separate two rooms. They took a little extra time to allow the drywall mud to completely dry, especially on the tricky ceiling repair. I think other firms would have rushed this part of job. Then ceiling and wall patch were primed/ painted. The final results turned out better than expected."
"He recommended priming over the wallpaper (was applied 20 years ago on dry wall). He came out and did the priming one day. The next day he came out and wallpapered. He was very neat and particular which was reflected when it was done. I would recommend him to everyone, even the White House!"
"Junior was prompt, courteous and did a great job painting my home office. Junior worked the weekend to accommodate my schedule so that he could get the job done on days that I didn't need to use the room."
"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. "
We are a company specialized in exterior and interior painting... We offer pressure washing and we also work with drywall. We have 9 years of experience. We do a clean job and we are very responsible and experienced... We offer free estimates\n\n\n\n\n
"The guys were very professional and courteous. John patiently assisted me with color selections and helped me determine color starts and stops in the areas I requested. All were friendly, helpful and upbeat. Their quality of work was great.....I know exactly who to call the next time I have an interior painting project."
"I highly recommend Carlos and his crew! They removed not one but two layers of wallpaper. Repaired the walls where needed, removed the chair rail and painted my entire dinning room. It looks stunning! They are fast, efficient, reasonable and do a fantastic job. I’ve already got them scheduled to come back to do another job for us."
"The guys worked very hard taking wallpaper down, prepping the surfaces, and then, they finally were able to paint. There were a few things missed, but they came right back and fixed it. Nate is not only a great guy, but a terrific supervisor and worker."
"We had an older television built into a wall of shelves in the living room. When we replaced the television with a new thin model the shelving arrangement no longer worked the way we wanted. I contacted Craftsman Direct (CD) and they had a estimate within $10 of the best estimate and I was more confident that they could do what was needed. Although CD didn't show up when originally scheduled they called beforehand and we were able to reschedule. They did show up on time and stayed with the project until it was completed to our satisfaction late on the evening the day before Thanksgiving. It was not clear at the beginning exactly what would be required and although it required a bit more in materials than had been estimated, CD did not charge us for the overage. In the end they moved two shelf units, relocated an electrical and cable outlet, finished the newly opened space and painted it flat black to match the rest of the shelves. We were very pleased with the result and would definitely recommend Craftsman Direct and call on them again for another project. "
In most cases, it is not recommended to wallpaper over existing wallpaper, as the success depends on the type of paper already on the wall. While you might be able to cover non-coated wallpaper, you should never apply new wallpaper over a vinyl-coated one, which is more common. Doing so can lead to poor adhesion, resulting in bubbles, imperfections, and peeling. It can also trap moisture, potentially causing hazardous mold growth between the layers.
Even if the existing wallpaper is suitable, experts recommend applying only one new layer. Adding multiple layers (more than two total) can cause significant adhesion problems, leading to warping and bubbling. For the best results, the recommended approach is to remove the old wallpaper and all paste residue before hanging the new paper. If you are unsure about your wallpaper type, consider consulting a professional.
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.
While peel-and-stick wallpapers require no time to cure, the adhesives for other types of papers will take a day or two to dry and up to three weeks to fully cure. The differences are the type of paper, the type of adhesive, and the humidity and temperature in the space.
The pros of wallpaper include its durability and longer lifespan than paint, as well as its versatility. The durability can translate to lower long-term costs for upkeep and replacement, and the versatility means you have more options for customizing rooms in your home. Some downsides include that it’s difficult to remove, it’s not ideal for rooms or areas exposed to high moisture content or sun exposure, and it’s tricky to install. A professional wallpaper hanger can help mitigate these issues, though, by installing it properly and in areas suitable for wallpaper.
If you prefer peel-and-stick to traditional wallpaper, you can skip the priming process. Many manufacturers don't require an additional primer if you’re installing peel-and-stick wallpaper to painted walls. However, if you’re applying peel-and-stick wallpaper to unfinished drywall, you’ll need to apply a primer first.
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