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Kennedy Painting
5.0(
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian and his team, led by Anthony, did an excellent job in repainting my house. I have an older home with cedar shingles that are probably just as old as the house. One side of the house was so bad I considered residing that side or possibly the whole house. The end result was far better than I expected. The pride that the team put into the work they did was noticeable. They stressed the details from prep to finish which led to a very professional result. Brian was incredibly responsive and flexible throughout the process. I highly recommend Kennedy Painting."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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SJ CoverUp Wallpaper
4.7(
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"SJ Coverup did a great job putting up wallpaper in our dining room and on an accent wall in our family room. They were very professional, responsive, and did great work. This was our first wallpapering job and I was a little concerned on how well everything would line up with the pattern. We were beyond impressed with how it came out. We plan to wallpaper our powder room and would definitely hire these guys again."
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Response time3 hrs
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Master Plastering & Services, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had one room completely blueboarded with new plaster and then painted. I would give that a 10. I also had a hallway ceiling replastered and painted. Also a 10. I wanted to paint the walls in the stairwell which had wallpaper. Contractor chose to remove the wallpaper and paint instead of new plaster. The walls weren't in great shape and the painters didn't smooth some bad patch work so I had some areas that don't look great. When I pointed them out and expressed unhappiness, he simply said "Bad walls." So I'd go with a 7 for the stairwell. Overall good job."
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Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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DL Painting Services Inc.
5.0(
12
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Customers say: True professional

"The team from D L Painting. Are the nicest, professional and polite group of men. They know what they are doing that is for sure. My previous tenant left the three floor unit a mess. It was awful. Walls with an ugly grey paint, holes in the walls, just an overall mess. Closets torn apart and doors off the hinges. One small bathroom torn apart from the floor and walls. It was an awful mess. D L painters fixed the holes and patched the doors painted a beautiful white and trim. The walls throughout the unit was painted with a Behr Color from Home Depot called “Hush!” It is beautiful the work and time they put into the unit. With loving kindness. Now the place looks wonderful. I am hoping to rent it soon. I have bought beds and furniture for the unit. Hopefully to rent it to traveling professionals. Looking forward to making it as cozy as possible. Thanks to D L painting they fixed the place together and it looks beautiful! I plan to continue to keep contact with future projects. If you’re looking for a transformation of your property I suggest you contact D L painters. Prices are fair and the men are respectful and honest. You can not beat that service oriented. As you can sense the loving kindness they put into your projects. Love these guys and are so pleased with their work. I tell everyone I meet about them. Transformation Genies for real! !"
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+13

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mercy Painting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+180

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Deossa Wallcovering & Painting
4.9(
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Offered same-day estimate, was easy to schedule the work. Removed wallpaper and painted room in the same day. I purchased the paint and paid for other needed materials, which presented an additional cost over the initial quote. Very courteous and did a good job cleaning up after the work was complete."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ERG Painting LLC
4.8(
107
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Erik was a pleasure to work with for our primary bedroom wallpaper project. I initially messaged him on a Friday evening and he responded immediately. He was able to give me an estimate right away based on photos and measurements I provided. His communication throughout the project was among the most prompt and professional I've ever encountered in a home reno project. The work he did was flawless. Our bedroom looks beautiful. Will definitely hire him again. Thank you, Erik!"
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Response time6 hrs
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Boston, 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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