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Avatar for Merrifield Paint and Design
Merrifield Paint and Design
4.8(
118
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I probably could have found someone to do this more cheaply (like maybe a one- or two-person company), but there's something to be said for peace of mind and quality. I found them on Angie's List and so I expected them to be good). In the end, all rooms, including the one with the wallpaper, looked beautiful. In the room with the wallpaper, no one would ever guess that the wallpaper is still there. Everything was done very neatly and cleanly. All staff were courteous and professional. They also got the job done fast. We'd likely use them again.
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+8

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Wilbers Painting
Wilbers Painting
4.8(
404
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I bought Wilber’s Painting coupon for 4 hours of wallpaper removal and drywall repair. I am very pleased with the work they did! Two men here from 8 am until about 4:45 pm. Of course, I paid extra for the additional hours. Well worth it. The painters were great – they did a beautiful job, worked quickly, cleaned up the space well after completing the work. They even put my elfa shelfing back up in the office closet. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them. I've included a photo of the drywall-repaired wall (the short wall without shelves) and the metal louvered closet doors they painted."
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+166

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Nathan Mann
5.0(
6
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - InstallWallcovering or Wallpaper - RemovalWallcovering or Wallpaper - Repair

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

"Nathan did an outstanding job removing our old bathroom wallpaper and installing the new wallpaper. His workmanship was excellent, and everything looks clean and professionally finished. He communicated well throughout the process, showed up when he said he would, and his pricing was very fair. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality wallpaper installation."
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28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paint The DMV, LLC
4.9(
87
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great interactions with estimate, project coordination, and actual project completion. They painted our foyer, living room, and dining room. The dining room needed wallpaper removed from lower half of wall and the upper half had a dark color that we wanted changed back to off white. They did excellent work in each room, fair price, and finished on time without any issues. Already planning to work with them again on another project."
Exterior Deck Staining
Front before. Needs cleaning, but some marks are from constant sun.
Before
Old deck that needed new stain. Started replacing bad boards
Final product

+29

Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Omar's General Contracting
4.1(
196
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - InstallWallcovering or Wallpaper - RemovalWallcovering or Wallpaper - Repair

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We selected Omar's based on another (retired) contractor's recommendation and on the basis of their work repainting and repairing plaster in the interior of our house, and we're glad we continued working with them. The owner made some good recommendations on the configuration of the bathroom. We did all the shopping for fixtures, tiles, etc., and the cost of those is not reflected in the "Approximate cost of service" field in this review.

The workers were skilled and diligent, and worked very hard. Everything looks great - good job on the tiling and painting, and all the fixture installations are very professional.

The project didn't quite finish at the scheduled time, but some of the delay was due to fixtures ordered from other providers that were damaged when they were delivered to us. Waiting on replacements slowed things down a bit, to no fault of Omar's.

The crews took care not to damage our recently finished hardwood floors, and although moving fixtures through the house inevitably resulted in a few chips in our recent paint job, they did a good job of touching those up.

When we noticed a few details that we wanted done differently, they were happy to oblige."
Basement Kitchen Renovation and Flooring
Custom made Basement Kitchen Built-ins and Painting
Basement Bedroom Built-ins
Before House Renovations
During Renovations

+15

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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HILL CUSTOM DECORATORS
4.8(
247
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Install

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeffrey has painted and wallpapered numerous rooms for me and has always done a great job. Most recently, he painted a powder room and wallpapered a nursery in my new home and I am extremely pleased with the results. He is always prompt and professional."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Wallpapering questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Having dated, peeling, or otherwise damaged wallpaper can decrease the value of your property, so removing that before listing your house is nearly always a good idea; however, since wallpaper tends to be a personal style choice, potential buyers may or may not love your aesthetic as much as you do.

Love the look of wallpaper but want to consider property value as well? Stick with something that is easy to change. If you are thinking of selling soon, make sure your wallpaper hanging is on-point and looks professional with no crooked seams, evenly matched patterns, and minimal bubbling or other imperfections.

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. 

Wallpaper lasts an average of around 15 years, but there is some variance. The type of wallpaper matters, as vinyl wallpaper tends to last the longest—sometimes 20 years or more—while a peel-and-stick wallpaper, which is the easiest to install for DIYers, will usually only last for around five years. Exposure to high humidity, smoke, and UV rays from sunlight can also limit the lifespan of your wallpaper, as can heavy traffic in the installation area.

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