"Marvin did a great job painting our entire interior (walls and ceilings for 3BR ranch, excluding the laundry room and closets) at a reasonable price. The quality of his work was very good -- even though our house was brand new, the builder's paint job was mediocre. Marvin sanded and patched areas, including the drywalled garage, and dealt with the flat paint that was originally used. It sucked up the new paint like crazy, but now there is such a nice light sheen on smooth walls everywhere. He was professional at all times, worked quietly (a plus since we work from home) and cleaned up after every visit. Our job required a little more than a week's worth of work, so as an individual contractor on a few occasions Marvin had to reschedule or change his start time. If you have the flexibility, though, it was well worth any schedule adjustments."
"The team of Tom, Dan and Scott were very professional, courteous and friendly. They did a very good job in prepping the walls after removing the wallpaper which made for a smooth surface to paint. We love the end result."
"Shane is very professional and did a wonderful job. The wallpaper border in the bedroom was put on over rough plaster so it was impossible to remove without damaging the plaster. Shane removed all that was possible, then put a finish over the remainder to blend in with the existing plaster, then painted the walls. The result looks great.. I am planning on having Shane back in the fall for additional work. "
"Ron did a great job for a good price on our new house, painting the exterior. Got the work done in the time he said he would. Ron seems to be an old-school guy that does not take credit card and uses a handshake or conversation to seal the deal. Was worried at first but he did everything we asked. Other painters could not match our timing or were very expensive. Good work. "
"Rich assesses what needs done, explains exactly what he would recommend to get the best result and then prices the job. He shows up when he tells you the job will start, stays on the job until it is completed, cleans up so that you don't know he was there and the bill is exactly as he quotes for the work performed. His painters and him are polite and neat. I will definitely call him again for all my painting and dry wall needs . i am recommending him to anybody that needs work done."
"They did real good. They took a lot of pride in their work. They did stuff beyond what I thought they were going to do. They sealed everything. They did two coats of paint and I know they did it throughout every room and hallway. That was something I did not expect. They said they were going to do it and so, they did it."
"We have had periodic leaks in our dining room for 45 years. It was time to replace the distressed ceiling. Zach discovered a definite cause for some (hopefully all) of the leaks: improperly installed flashing. We decided to have all the flashing around the house replaced properly. And then we decided to have all the windows recaulked. The redundant convection vents at the peak of the roof were to be removed also. The dining room ceiling was a mess... this was our original goal and the job grew. But these guys were able to handle many different tasks.
Zack promptly supplied a reasonable bid to do all of these things and we were off.
Zach and two very nice and very capable workers handled the flashing and caulking first and then worked in our dining room. The dining room was very nicely shut off from the rest of the house with heavy duty plastic with zippers allowing them to pass in and out. It was quite messy and dirty where they were working and we barely knew it. They covered our wood floors with plastic and corrugated cardboard to protect it from falling ceiling pieces. They worked hard and steadily, always cleaning up after themselves at the end of every day.
They made the job as pleasant as it could have been for us. The results look great. I didn't realize when we signed the contract that they would be painting the entire room after the ceiling was completed. They even cleaned the floor with a wet rag.
"It was advertised on Angie's List that the average kitchen would take them eight hours to complete. That I could either have two guys for four hours or one guy for eight hours and that they would do wallpaper removal, the cleaning of the wall, any work that needed to be done and then painting it. First of all, I could hardly get hold of the guy. They kept saying they would get back to me, they would get back to me, it took forever. They had said that they would come and then they didn't come. There was all kinds of mixed up. When they finally did come, he's telling me that oh no, I never said that. I said, yes you did. He said, no, that's just something that Angie's List put on. That there's no way that you could do an average size kitchen in eight hours, that it will take double the amount of time. Now, my kitchen is really tiny. It's a really small kitchen. The wallpaper was loose, you can just pull it right odd. All he had to do was wash it. The work that he did was good. He was very meticulous but he took about double the amount of time it should take to do it. I ended up getting charged $40 an hour over and above to get the kitchen finished. When he started, I have to have it finished, so it took two days. He insisted that it was never on Angie's List, what it said. He did do good work but at an incredibly slow snail's pace. I used to do contracting and I'm telling you this guy was slower than molasses. For me, it was tantamount to false advertising. Everything was done correctly. It's just that I got charged double. Every single things seemed to be hard for him to understand. He's a nice enough guy but we had a lot of communication difficulties over the simplest thing."
Ideally, you want to ask the wallpaper installers you’re considering for examples of past work, and references you can call. These will prove that the installer can handle your job, make your room look professional, and will also give you some insight into the kind of customer service you can expect. Before you start calling companies, you might want to narrow down your options by finding installers with mostly positive reviews online.
While textured walls can elevate a space in many ways, there are a couple of downsides to consider. Namely, they’re hard to clean, and some textures fall out of fashion quickly. Make sure to consider all your options to find one you truly love before diving in.
Wallpaper in bathrooms can last anywhere from one to 10 years, depending on what type was used, how well it was installed, and the measures in place to reduce moisture and humidity levels. Opting for a more durable variety and taking all the necessary protective measures will get you closer to that longer lifespan.
Deciding between a lighter or darker accent wall depends on the effect you’re going for. Choosing an accent wall in a lighter color will make a room feel brighter and more spacious and complement rooms with less natural light. A darker accent wall will add drama and depth to a room and help make larger rooms feel more cozy and intimate.
When installing new steel doors, it’s smart to do other projects simultaneously. This can lower costs, limit mess, and help your home look and function better. For example, replacing a damaged doorframe is wise when planning door installations.
Also consider changing broken or worn-out locks, repairing or replacing weather stripping, and updating handles. Painting, staining, or upgrading the trim around the door can also improve energy efficiency, security, and aesthetics.
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