"I definitely recommend Derek and High Tide Painting. His work is neat, professionally done, and priced fairly. He’s easy to work with, friendly, and an easygoing guy. Derek really cares about making sure you’re happy with everything and goes the extra mile to get it right."
"Juan and his team did outstanding job painting the exterior of my Victorian Queen Ann style home. Very professional. Thank you Juan & team. Well done."
"The man is gifted, painted my whole house free hand, no blue tape. Has been installing floors for me from the first floor, working our way up to the third. He is a beast. Always on time and very efficient. Gets things done quick! Would recommend him to do any job you need done at home."
"Kelly and Ryan were great to work with. They completed the job in record time and the work was exceptional. If I ever have a need for painting services again I will call EK Painting."
"Simpsons painting and repair did an excellent job in three rooms and my kitchen they were very courteous and professional They got the job done in a timely manner and I was happy with the outcome I definitely would recommend this company to anyone."
"The owner, Mark, completely renovated our master bathroom- moving electrical wiring & plumbing, installing a new tiled showed, and tile floor. He was prompt, highly communicative, and made excellent suggestions. My bathroom is beautiful!"
"Contractor arrived on time and did an excellent job removing the wallpaper and cleaning up. I underestimated the amount of time it would take and he was not able to finish the job in the 2 hours purchased. My only complaint is that his schedule was booked solid so he was not able to stay and finish. "
Painting over wallpaper is an efficient way to cover it if it’s in decent shape. Before painting over wallpaper, make sure the surface is clean and smooth. You may have to remove minor problem areas, such as lifted seams or small peels, with a sheetrock knife or putty knife. Add a latex- or oil-based primer to keep moisture at bay before painting. You’ll likely need two coats of paint to cover the area.
No, you don’t need to apply paint primer to your wall before hanging paintable wallpaper. Manufacturers design paintable wallpaper so that the paint will adhere effectively, so primer isn’t necessary. Plus, even if you opt for a light shade of paint, you won’t have to worry about the shade underneath showing through because you are painting on a light, white surface.
There can be too much of a good thing when it comes to accent walls, so avoid creating one in every room in your house. Some rooms, like bathrooms and kitchens, don’t naturally lend themselves to accent walls, so it’s best to skip them there. Of course, your home should reflect your own sense of style, so if accent walls in multiple rooms appeal to you, there’s no hard-and-fast rule forbidding it.
Accent walls can feel out of place or distracting if not well designed. Accent walls that don’t fit in with a room’s style can feel jarring or overpowering. Some accent wall styles can also feel dated, but fortunately, it’s easier to update a single wall than an entire room.
The two most common reasons wallpaper does not stick are a lack of preparation and improper adhesive. Be sure to use the wallpaper paste designed for the type of paper you choose. Before beginning your project, make sure the walls are clean and free of dust, grease, and oils.
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