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Avatar for Fridholm Painting
Fridholm Painting
4.8(
132
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"February 2020 my family experienced a house fire resulting in heavy smoke damage. No room was untouched and repair to the walls involved everything from wall paper removal, surface prep, and priming to repainting EVERY surface in an older house with many unusual surface finishes, such as decades old wallpaper stuck to hollow core doors. John’s team did an amazing job, the finished product came out beautifully. Most importantly, everything was communicated clearly so I was comfortable with it during a personally stressful time, and invoicing was easy. Also, during the unexpected disruption of NY on Pause due to COVID-19 John’s team adhered to the new safety guidelines and still finished the job on time. The photos for the review are in areas that were previously wallpapered in at least three kinds of paper."
Ballston Spa Open Area Dining Room
Latham Bedroom
Clifton Park Bedroom
Niskayuna Exterior
Charlton Exterior

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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R&R Painting and Restorations
5.0(
10
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"We hired R & R to paint our home, it came out great! On time, no mess, exceptional quality. We were so impressed that my in laws hired him to do their home also. Never realized how much of a difference a professional painter can make! VERY reasonable and well worth it!!!"
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+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A Stroke Above the Rest
5.0(
4
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean was a God send , he showed up when promised, very easy gentleman to get him in and get paint on the walls and not on the floors. Have told Sean next paint job will be his, again a fantastic professional. If any further information is needed on this gentleman feel free to reach out to me. I would highly recommend Sean for any painting job or any other job he says he can do."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
The Applying Dutchman
4.6(
16
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"Had an accent wall and kitchen wallpapered... could not be happier! Doug is very skillful and the walls are amazing. He also painted another accent wall black and the entire living area a neutral color. He was back today for touch ups and my home is now ready for the Holidays!!! I plan on seeing him in the Spring for patio staining! As a senior citizen, l am very picky as to whom l let in my home... l was very comfortable with him being here. I thought his rates were reasonable and l have no hesitation recommending him (highly)!!!"
Response time10 mins
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Complete Painting and Repair
4.4(
28
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They do excellent work and were accommodating on pricing.  They had a whole team here, got everything done on time, and cleaned up very well.  I found them to be very consumer-oriented and personable.  I would use them again."
rebuilt stairs
exterior
complete
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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⚜️518HandyDad
4.2(
130
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"518Handycrew genuinely cares about doing a good job. They came to replace some missing roof shingles 1 day after I called, and Harise regularly texted me photos of my roof repair. They also spotted some loose/ cracked siding in their inspection and offered to fix it! I would definitely recommend 518handycrew and couldn't be happier with their work."
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Customers choice no padding only install planks
Flooring Installation
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+37

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Rivera Painting
5.0(
4
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very large exterior job, and done very well; Kevin is very honest and hard-working. He is a good painter, and should get even better with more experience both painting and managing projects. He could improve job-site cleanliness on a day-to-day basis, and he was juggling multiple jobs at the same time but I wasn't in a rush so that was acceptable to me."
Painting the trim
Blue House
Finish the front of the house
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+40

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

The cost varies from $1 to $3 per square foot, depending on the type of wallpaper, the wall condition, and the labor involved.

The simple nature of peel and stick wallpaper means it should come off much more easily than traditional wallpaper that is glued to your walls. You’ll still want to work slowly and carefully to avoid tearing it, but most peel and stick wallpaper should come off without a chemical agent to loosen it.

Stubborn adhesives, multiple layers, and drywall damage can complicate removal.

To remove pre-pasted wallpaper, you’ll need to wet the wallpaper or steam it to loosen the paste on the back of the wallpaper. Spray the paper with water, then let it soak for 10 to 20 minutes. From there, you should be able to peel off the wallpaper. Then, you may need to follow up with a cleaning solution and a scraper to remove any remaining wallpaper paste on the walls.

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