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WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
4.9(
63
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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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
402
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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Paint The DMV, LLC
4.9(
81
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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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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360 Painting of DC
4.6(
19
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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%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Omar's General Contracting
4.1(
195
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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 responded to our initial inquiry within a day or two by text, and scheduled an appointment to visit very promptly. Omar spent an hour with us reviewing the work at our house. He promised to send an estimate shortly after. We followed up with text reminders and a phone call, but after two weeks had received absolutely no reply whatsoever. This is very poor communication. At the least a short note explaining why he could not, or did not want to, do the work would have been courteous. A text would have taken all of 5-10 seconds. We are disappointed because this business is in our community and we would have liked to support it."
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 by94%of homeowners
Nathan Mann
New to Angi

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

I am a jack-of-all-trades. I possess a diverse skill set and a proactive approach to task completion. My commitment to excellence is unwavering, and I am prepared to undertake a wide range of responsibilities. My professional background encompasses experience painting and wallpapering. I am adept at handling challenging assignments. My primary objective is to contribute to the well-being of others and foster positive experiences. I am confident in my ability to provide exceptional service and deliver results that exceed expectations. I am dedicated to ensuring that all projects are completed to the highest standards, allowing you to focus on your priorities with peace of mind. 😇✅\n\n

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Schematic Interior Applications
5.0(
14
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dario did an amazing job on the installation of our wallpaper. He is very responsive and professional. He answered all of our questions very timely and overall has very kind customer service! The installation was also very efficient. Thanks Dario!"
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Office spaces
Basement recording studio
Office spaces
Bathroom wall

+109

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
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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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