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Thomas Noviello Painting

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Thomas Noviello Painting

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Here at Thomas Noviello Painting, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in the painting trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. if I miss your call I will call back within 24 hours.

"Great. He was extremely efficient, painting was professional and clean up was superb."

Anne D on October 2025

Here at Thomas Noviello Painting, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in the painting trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. if I miss your call I will call back within 24 hours.

"Great. He was extremely efficient, painting was professional and clean up was superb."

Anne D on October 2025

MaconAnythingPossible

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MaconAnythingPossible

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11 years of experience

(MaconAnythingPossible)MAP is a self-organized and funded enterprise currently located in Venango County Pennsylvania we will offer a variety of service for life's everyday messes as well as weekly services, and special requests. MAP is an enterprise looking to give a low cost quality service, providing employment opportunities for all skill levels, and use profits to expand on other bigger enterprise business ventures.

(MaconAnythingPossible)MAP is a self-organized and funded enterprise currently located in Venango County Pennsylvania we will offer a variety of service for life's everyday messes as well as weekly services, and special requests. MAP is an enterprise looking to give a low cost quality service, providing employment opportunities for all skill levels, and use profits to expand on other bigger enterprise business ventures.

Handy Helpers Remodeling

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Handy Helpers Remodeling

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Handy Helpers is a family owned business that specializes in all your remodeling and home improvement needs. We provide you with professional service and high quality product. Fully insured, PA registered (PA083237), carry child clearances and offer many references

Handy Helpers is a family owned business that specializes in all your remodeling and home improvement needs. We provide you with professional service and high quality product. Fully insured, PA registered (PA083237), carry child clearances and offer many references

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Kraft Construction

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Kraft Construction

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12 years of experience

At Kraft Construction, our goal is to make your dream home become a reality. Our commitment to customer satisfaction and perfection is what we take pride in. No job is too big or too small for Kraft Construction! No job will be completed if we are not proud to put our name on the finished project, so we can guarantee you'll be satisfied with the attention to detail that we strive for. We offer free estimates and will always produce a fair and timely estimate. Upon receipt of the proposal, if accepted, we will always make sure your work is completed in a very timely manner - because nobody should have to wait longer than they have to in order to live in their beautiful dream home.

At Kraft Construction, our goal is to make your dream home become a reality. Our commitment to customer satisfaction and perfection is what we take pride in. No job is too big or too small for Kraft Construction! No job will be completed if we are not proud to put our name on the finished project, so we can guarantee you'll be satisfied with the attention to detail that we strive for. We offer free estimates and will always produce a fair and timely estimate. Upon receipt of the proposal, if accepted, we will always make sure your work is completed in a very timely manner - because nobody should have to wait longer than they have to in order to live in their beautiful dream home.

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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 quite as long as traditional wallpaper. The life span of peel-and-stick wallpaper is about five years, depending on the quality of the wallpaper and how well you prep the wall before applying. The good news is that, because of its shorter lifespan, peel-and-stick wallpaper is a great choice for people who enjoy switching up their interiors more frequently.

No, you don’t always have to remove old wallpaper before applying a new layer. However, you should pull off the existing wallpaper if it’s cracked, peeling, or in poor condition. We’d also recommend against putting wallpaper over textured or dark-colored wallpaper because the old layer may be visible through the new one. In addition, if you try to hang new wallpaper over vinyl-coated wallpaper, the adhesive might not stick properly. 

You can paint over wallpaper if it’s smooth and in good shape. But if there are bumps or tears in the wallpaper, they’ll likely show through the paint. Similarly, you should avoid painting over textured wallpaper because the ridges and patterns in the paper will be visible. In either of these situations, you should remove the wallpaper before painting.

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.

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.

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