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Mercy Painting LLC
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Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mercy Painting was top notch! I could not have been blessed with better work and a better final product. Erick was timely, hard working, extremely professional and his finished job was impeccable. I have other drywall and painting that needs to be done and I will absolutely be booking them again. Do yourself a favor and hire Mercy Painting!"
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+66

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Target Painting & Contracting Inc
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Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"Go with Target. I've used several painters, and I have never had the excellent level of quoting and detailed Statement of Work, customer service responsiveness, crew professionalism, quality of prep work and painting, and ability to deliver on my timeline. I am not easily impressed, but Andy, Gabriella, and team knocked it over the Green Monster!"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Discovery Home Improvement
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Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"Jay and his crew are the best , we hired him to paint the interior of our house and liked his work so much we had him remodel our bathroom also. The results were amazing!!!"
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Response time2 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Mercy Painting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are so glad that we found Mercy Painting for our kitchen project. Attention to detail was excellent. Timelines for the work was as promised. Pricing was fair. Eric is a very effective and steady communicator. We appreciated the daily photos and texts. Highly recommend!"
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Recommended by61%of homeowners
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SJ CoverUp Wallpaper
4.5(
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Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Sebastián and Johan did a great job with my walls! The result is absolutely gorgeous; I can't stop showing off photos. They were professional, conscientious, and thorough; communication was clear and helpful, and they were patient with all my questions. I would happily use them again."
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Response time3 hrs
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Orcutt Painting Co
4.9(
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Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After purchasing our new home, we wanted to freshen it up with an interior paint job. Fortunately, we found Rick Orcutt. He gave us a detailed and very fair estimate for the work, and then his team executed the job beautifully. We were amazed by the quality of their work. Rick Orcutt is an absolute pleasure to work with. He’s punctual, responsive and professional. He makes sure work is done correctly. We would love to work with Orcutt Painting again."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Arlington, MA

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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