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Fridholm Painting
4.8(
122
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our experience went extremely well. The team arrived promptly as scheduled, meticulous attenttion taken to protect furniture and flooring. We are very happy with the job as completed, would highly recommend !!"
Ballston Spa Open Area Dining Room
Latham Bedroom
Clifton Park Bedroom
Niskayuna Exterior
Charlton Exterior

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Siberian Home Improvements, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We were very pleased with Siberian Home Improvements/Thomas. We hired Thomas to install an interior door in our basement. This included the door framing as well. We explained the issue we were attempting to fix and Thomas provided great feedback with a couple of different options he thought would work and estimates for the options. Once we agreed to the terms, he arrived up on time and performed the work within the estimated schedule and budget - and the quality of the work is great. Overall, we're extremely pleased and plan to hire Thomas again for other projects/improvements around our house."
before tub
before tub
before door
before vanity and mirror
before floor

+17

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sean Commerford Painting, Inc.
4.9(
56
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean agreed to squeeze me into his busy schedule after he came to assess the work that needed to be done. Within a couple of weeks, he came on the agreed upon dates and painted both rooms as we’d discussed. His work is excellent and he left my home spotless after he completed his work. I hired Sean after he had done excellent work for me at a previous residence. He’s very professional and his prices are fair for the outstanding work he does. I will hire him again when the need arises."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Your Remodel Pro
4.9(
73
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We went through a months-long process sitting with different local contractors and trying to see if we could make our project happen within budget. When we met Allen of Your Remodel Pro, right out of the gate I just had a good feeling that he was the right fit. I always like being proven right. Professionalism every step of the way, our crew (Darien and Eric) was always on-time, trustworthy, accommodating and respectful of our family's space. They were a pleasure to have around. And the work speaks for itself. The attention to detail that they put in was spectacular and extended to every facet of the project. Allen was always available to discuss anything that came up and always happy to review our options thoroughly and advise us appropriately. Our kitchen is everything we wanted it to be and the meticulous work put in by Allen and crew just flashes from the minute you walk in. Again, just incredibly grateful that we were put in touch, and looking forward to booking our next project."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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R W Miller Painting
4.9(
55
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had the complete exterior of our home and trim painted. Ryan is very professional and we were extremely impressed with his presentation of what he could offer when he came for the estimate. We had a great experience with this company. Ryan and his team were promptly there at 8am each morning as promised and completed the job in the amount of time as proposed. We are extremely impressed with the hand painting rather than the spray painting that other companies offered. We continue to receive compliments on how nice of a job was done on our house. We would definitely use them again and highly recommended R W Miller to anyone looking for any type of painting project to be completed."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Alden Painting
4.8(
38
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John and his team completed the work in a professional, timely, and efficient manner. Perfect job from top to bottom. John is a true gentlemen. True to his word, reliable and honest - with an excellent work ethic. In my opinion, hire him. You will be extremely pleased with his work product."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Albany, NY

You can determine your wall type through tactile and visual tests. Start by checking the surface by inserting a thumbtack, feeling the texture, tapping to listen for a hollow sound, and examining cut edges under outlet covers. Drywall feels soft with a hollow sound, while plaster is hard and solid. These checks are especially useful in older homes where plaster is more common.

After removing wallpaper, you can dispose of small amounts in your household trash. However, if you are removing wallpaper from your entire home, you’ll need to contact a waste removal service, rent a dumpster, or arrange a special pick-up with your municipality’s waste service. Wallpaper cannot be recycled, so it is important to keep it separate from the recycling stream to comply with local waste guidelines.

It takes a professional from several hours up to a full day to remove wallpaper from a single room. The removal duration depends on the type of adhesive, the age of the wallpaper, the condition of the wall, and the number of layers present. High ceilings and additional layers increase the time required, as extra care is taken to protect the wall surface while ensuring a complete removal.

Using fabric softener with water is an option for removing wallpaper, but its effectiveness is limited and depends on the type of wallpaper being used. This low-cost method is most effective on modern, less porous wallpaper and may not yield optimal results on vintage or textured varieties. It might also affect wall surface preparation for new coverings if the residue is not completely removed. For stubborn adhesive or textured surfaces, professional solutions are recommended to ensure a thorough removal without damaging the underlying wall.

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