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Avatar for Vedder Painting
Vedder Painting
5.0(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ed did a fantastic job installing wallpaper in our guest bathroom. The seams are invisible! He was very friendly, meticulous, and on time. I would choose Ed for any other wallpaper project I may have in the future!"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ace in the Hole Painting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Thank you so much Nick! You and your crew did an amazing job painting the interior of our home. It LOOKS NEW and CLEAN! Ace in the Hole have exceeded our expectations. They were polite, professional, communicated well, punctual and completed the work in a timely manner. You made us happy customers, and will definitely use your services again."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JTB Paint Co
4.9(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wallpaper removal and painting was done professionally using plastic protective material to protect house from dust and paint. Contractor was efficient and methodical in applying the Fresco base, texture and finish coats and glaze with excellent results. Also did an excellent job manufacturing and painting the custom mirror frame to match the new bronze sink fixtures and cabinet hardware. <br />"
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Painting - Interior Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

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Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of South Austin/Lakeway
4.7(
95
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"These people rock!! I needed some help removing an old huge mirror, like the ones from the 80s. The technician was very polite, informative and efficient. Also hung a shelf and installed a frameless mirror."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paper Moon Painting & Wallcovering
4.9(
77
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went fabulously! I was thrilled with Paper Moon. The project was completed on schedule, and we added a few things after the painters arrived. The painters were very attentive to all details, the floors and counters were well protected and everything was cleaned up when the job was completed. I enjoyed working with Lisa to pick out paint colors that would work with our floors and counters. Crystal did an amazing job painting the brick in the kitchen and fireplace! I was thrilled with how it turned out. I highly recommend Paper Moon."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Guzman Drywall
4.9(
44
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have finally found my go-to guy for drywall work. Stellar experience. Got a call back within 20 minutes, job was done same day. High quality workmanship, extremely reasonable price!! Matched texture of existing wall and ceiling - no easy feat. Even taped down plastic drop cloth to avoid leaving a mess. Such a nice guy too. Very impressed and highly recommended."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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HERNANDEZ DRYWALL
4.9(
226
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We can't recommend John and his crew enough. We requested an estimate for popcorn ceiling removal and refinishing for our whole house, John came out on a Friday and started work Saturday. His crew even came out Sunday to keep working. We really appreciate the weekend work. Not to mention the work itself is beautiful! I didn't think our ceilings could look this good. We're definitely calling him again if we ever need any more drywall work done. Oh, and on top of the ceiling, he noticed a patch needed to be done in our garage, and did it, no charge! We appreciate him going above and beyond with his attention to detail. Get John out for your project, you won't regret it! Thanks, John and crew!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ultra Services Remodeling
5.0(
119
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Could not be more pleased. They gutted the old bathroom, removed walls, removed the old floor tile, built a new shower, installed new tile on floor and walls, new sinks, new lighting. Installed new toilet, cabinets and countertops from Home Dept, new sinks from Trisupply. <br>"
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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WRIGHT WAY PAINTING
4.9(
63
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have both good and bad things to say about this experience.  It started well.  Danny came out to give me an estimate and I showed him the 2 bedrooms and kitchen I wanted painted, told him I was either going with blue or yellow (he said yellow would probably take 2 coats, blue might only take 1), and he gave me prices for 1 coat and for 2 coats.  He also said that his guys would move the heavy furniture so long as we moved all the breakable and small stuff and cleared the top shelves on some bookcases.  A week or so later I scheduled the job, and Danny was willing to schedule the work on a Saturday for me because I work full time during the week and wanted to be home during the job, and he did tell me that he personally wouldn't be able to be there.  I confirmed the work to be done both by email and by phone (painting 2 bedrooms and the kitchen, and we even discussed how they would probably need 2 coats of paint because I chose the yellow color.)  I also asked him by email and on the phone if he could recommend a particular paint that might cover in 1 coat instead of 2.  He said with yellow, it usually takes 2 coats, so just buy cheap paint.  I told him I would probably buy the same paint I bought last time, and I couldn't remember (I was at work and the paint was at home) but it was either Sherwin Williams or Pittsburg Paint.   He said he could get a good discount at SW but just a small one at PP.  I also asked him if this job could be completed in the one Saturday we had scheduled, and he said probably yes.  The day before the job, I got a call from Jess to say he would be coming out to do the job for Danny.  The first problem was that Jess was coming alone.  I asked him how he was going to move the furniture by himself because Danny had said the painters would move the furniture for us?  (I have a bad back and my husband is having problems with his shoulder and elbows, so this was important to me).  I also asked him if he could actually paint 3 rooms with 2 coats of paint in one day?  Jess said he thought it was 2 rooms and 1 coat of paint each.  I said no, it wasn't, and that this was probably at least a 2 man job.  I then called Danny.  This phone call went horribly, and I would have canceled the job then if I wasn't in such a jam to get the rooms painted that particular weekend.  (I had carpet people lined up the next weekend, furniture delivery the next weekend, so I really needed the paint job done right away or else it would start a domino effect of problems).  Danny was extremely defensive.  He said he'd never promised to send more than 1 guy out.  I said no, he hadn't, but he did promise that his guys would move the furniture and likely finish in one day, and I didn't see how that was possible with just 1 guy.  And I reminded him that the job was for 3 rooms, probably 2 coats each, and told him that we had discussed this on multiple occasions.  At this point, Danny told me that he didn't remember the estimate that well because he didn't think I was going to hire him when he came to give me an estimate because a couple of years ago he gave me an estimate and I went with someone else.  I can kind of see how he might have forgotten what we talked about during the estimate if he didn't think I was going to hire him, but I followed that up with an email and a phone call to discuss the job again and schedule the work, so I don't see how he got this wrong.  Danny also told me that the last time he came out to give me an estimate a couple of years ago, I told him I went with the cheaper estimate from someone else because I "didn't want his quality in my house."   He said it to me in a tone that implied I had insulted him last time.  This is ridiculous.  I've never said anything like that.  That doesn't even sound like something I'd say.  I'm sure I told him that I was going with the cheaper estimate because this is a starter home, it's not very nice, and we really just wanted the job done for the cheapest price we could find.  I thought I was being nice by contacting him to let him know I was going with another estimate instead of just leaving him hanging, and I tried to explain that in our present circumstances, we were just looking for the cheapest price, but thanks for his time.  Apparently, he was insulted that I went with someone else last time.  And I'd like to reiterate that I never said those words quoted above.  Anyway, back to the phone call with Danny, he asked me what paint I'd purchased, and I told him PP Pure Performance.  He told me that was bad paint and he never would have told me to buy that.  At this point I started getting upset because not only was the job getting messed up, not only was Danny being rude to me on the phone, but now I had apparently bought bad paint, and it wasn't cheap ($50 per gallon).  I bought it even though he told me to buy cheap paint because I figured it was good quality (apparently price doesn't necessarily mean good quality) and because it was the same paint we used on our 3rd bedroom the last time and this way all the bedrooms would match.  Anyway, I told him that I know he didn't tell me to buy it, but I had specifically called to ask what paint I should buy and he said it didn't really matter, so this was upsetting to be told that my choice was bad.  Danny then told me that I was giving him really "bad vibes" and that this just wasn't going well, and that usually he has no problems with customers (implying that this was all my fault) and that he feels like I'm trying to put this "all on him."  At this point I wanted to cancel the job, but I needed this job done the next day, so I told Danny that apparently we'd miscommunicated and that just happens sometimes.  I said I still wanted to do the job, but by the way he was talking, it seemed to me like he wanted to cancel the job.  He said no, he just doesn't understand how this was messed up so badly.  He then said that he would try to find another guy to come out and he himself would come out the first hour of work to help move furniture and tape off.  I said that would be fine.  The next day, Danny and Jess and another guy showed up.  They got to work right away.  They did a test patch to see if I needed 2 coats or just 1 in the rooms.  I needed to go get another gallon of paint and Danny called PP for me to get me his discount ($10 less).  He even asked PP if they'd give the discount on the paint I'd already bought but they said no.  At least he tried.  Danny had to leave after an hour, but that was ok as he'd told me when I scheduled the job that he couldn't come out himself on a Saturday.  The other 2 guys were there from 9am to 5pm and did a wonderful job.  They moved the furniture, they removed and replaced the blinds, they even recaulked the windows, they cleaned up when they were done, they worked solidly the whole time, and they were very pleasant.  Personally, I'd use Jess again if he takes independent contracts - he's at 512-771-8544.  I would not use Danny.  I think he just didn't pay much attention to this job, and when the details got messed up, instead of just saying their was a misunderstanding and fixing it, he blamed me.  I believe he tried to make things right, but he was so rude to me on the phone that I would not use him again."
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Austin, TX

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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