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Wilbers Painting
4.9(
381
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great paint job two floors two colors about 20 hrs of work can't beat speed or price. I will be using them for my third floor and garage. My only suggestion would be for the company to use a service like [*** Link removed ***] to handle schedules and contract paperwork."
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+166

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Wall Wrappers
5.0(
4
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a large wallpaper install job and they installed every wall with excellence. Their attention to detail and professionalism keeps me calling back again and again. "
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
4.9(
57
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thank you Wow 1-Day Painting employees and management for the excellent job on the interior of my home. The family room, kitchen, hallway, foyer, stairs, and upper landing look beautiful. Working with you was a great experience--and so satisfying that I want to acknowledge it in writing. From start to finish virtually everything went smoothly. When soliciting an estimate, the Wow estimator arrived on time—as did Wow painters every single day of work. Wow’s estimate was reasonable—falling in the middle of four estimates that we solicited from other highly-rated companies. The Wow estimator also made excellent suggestions on the choice of paint color and type. When work started, I watched how the company’s painters prepped walls and baseboards. I saw how carefully they removed wallpaper to avoid damage to walls before priming. Throughout the five days of painting, they paid attention to detail—while being polite and courteous. When my wife and I made suggestions during work, the painters listened to us and positively responded. On completion of the job, they cleaned the work site to our satisfaction. We value consistency in the high quality of this company's work. This is not the first, but the third time, that we have had excellent work performed by Wow Painting. Previous high-quality work done here was a major reason that we again chose Wow. Wow painters worked hard, neatly, and were responsive to my wife and I as we inspected work as it progressed. We want to express our appreciation to the entire crew of painters for their good work. And, we want to cite two wonderful individuals who spent the most time here and who most impressed us with their effort, attentiveness, and quality of work: Manuel and Neptali. We especially want to bring their performance to the company's attention. Certainly, all of the Wow paint crew deserves praise. Likewise, we want to thank too Craig, Laura, and Louis who managed, coordinated, and oversaw day-to-day work. Throughout the entire week, they were prompt to respond to our questions, and satisfied all concerns we had. So now, when my wife and I now look over the work that was performed, we really do say Wow!"
Kitchen
4
Interior Roof
Interior ceiling painting
Interior ceiling painting

+50

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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360 Painting of DC
5.0(
17
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After researching and meeting several companies, we retained 360 Painting DC late summer 2022. From the beginning, Lorna Kerr showed up prepared, knowledgeable, and confident her team could handle the job. She was responsive, engaging and made us feel like our project was priority. And, she had excellent recommendations when we were grappling with our final colors. 360 transformed our home into a beautiful, calm, oasis â inside and out. Neighbors often tell us we have the best looking house on the block. And, we still drive up and feel happy when we see the difference. We hired 360 to paint the external of our house including the deck. There was much to do â wood to remove, materials to replace, random nails, etc. yet Lornaâ s team never complained and always had solutions. We were so impressed with the work in progress that we asked Lorna if we could extend our contract and have her 360 team manage our interior paint projects. Again, Lornaâ s counsel on our color indecisions was brilliant and helpful. We had several rooms painted, a large mirror removed from a wall, and a tough baseboard project to tackle along the way. Our interior spaces were completely transformed. We are loving it. We highly recommend 360 Painting DC. The team is lovely â hard working, professional and engaging. We miss them! Lorna is exceptional in her leadership and client management."
Brick Rambler Exterior
Exterior
Deck Refinish
Kitchen Cabinet Refinish
Kitchen

+10

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Omar's General Contracting
4.9(
138
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Omar's did a great job replacing the ceiling on our three-season porch when it began to buckle. They offered an option to patch the damaged part or to replace the whole thing; we went with the latter. It took two days; the ceiling was done the first day, and then they took the second to paint. I was pleased with their work and would happily hire them again."
Basement Kitchen Renovation and Flooring
Custom made Basement Kitchen Built-ins and Painting
Basement Bedroom Built-ins
Before House Renovations
During Renovations

+15

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Terrific Paperhanging
5.0(
28
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dan and his partner hung wallpaper on three walls in my newly remodeled bathroom. I supplied the wallpaper. One wall was free of obstacles, e.g., no bathroom mirror or towel bar. A second wall contained a towel bar, medicine cabinet, and light fixture, while a third wall included the doorway into the bathroom and a short bump out for the door (see picture). After being away for most of the summer to take care of a family member, I had two weeks to hire someone to wallpaper my bathroom before guests would be staying at my house for a long weekend in Washington DC. Dan and his partner were extremely accommodating, finding room for me in their schedule and coming out on a Sunday. I had purchased the wallpaper already based on measurements I took of the surface area that needed to be papered and the advice of the clerk at the store where I bought the paper. Still, while on the phone, Dan patiently walked me through measurement of the surface area as a check on whether I had enough paper and to formulate a cost estimate. He said I had just enough (phew). The day before he was scheduled to come to my house, Dan called to confirm his arrival. He and his partner arrived promptly and immediately set up and began working. They were very conscientious and covered everything that could have potentially gotten dirty or come in contact with the paper's glue/paste -- they actually left my place and bathroom looking cleaner than when they arrived. They were quick and efficient, finishing the job in no time flat, about 2 1/2 hours! And, the papering looks great! Don't know how they did it, but they seamlessly worked around the medicine cabinet, light fixture and towel bar (see picture). They even covered the light switch and electrical outlet with wallpaper. The wall that had the entry door with the bump out and teeny weenie wall space around the door trim also looks great (see picture). I had contemplated wallpapering the bathroom myself, but couldn't figure out how I would ever do the wall with the door. This is why you hire experts! Dan also referred me to a painter with whom he works. And, the painter has already come out and estimated the job. Dan and his partner were respectful of my home, easy to work with, accommodating, efficient, and exacting. I love my new bathroom!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Michel Painting LLC
5.0(
62
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I live in a townhouse. My neighbor had hired Michel to paint the roof trim of his house. While Michel was working on my neighbor's roof, he noticed the rotting boards on my roof. He took photos of the boards and suggested that my neighbor pass along his concerns. I agreed with Michel's assessment and asked him to replace and paint the boards. He and his assistant performed the work a day or two later. I am very pleased with the results. I did not get any other estimates for the work, so I don't know how Michel's price compares to others, but his price seemed fair to me. <br />"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Arlington, VA

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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