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Juan P. Painting
4.9(
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

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"Great job, reasonably priced. Did a really nice job and cleaned up afterwards. I rarely leave reviews but this professional was so amazing that I have to let everyone know!"
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Response time5 hrs
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North Shore Painting & Restoration
4.9(
401
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"North Shore did a fantastic job painting the stairway in our two-flat. The stairway ceiling was water damaged and there were several cracks on the walls. The crew repaired everything expertly. The price was very fair."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Signature Painting Inc
5.0(
380
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Signature Painting for our kitchen. Petr came out and did an estimate. He got us on their schedule really quickly. Jonathon and Jonathon were very professional and worked quickly. We are very happy with the results. I’d use them again and would highly recommend them to anyone."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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RUFINO PAINTING
5.0(
142
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

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Warranties offered

"Rufino Painting did an excellent job on our house, painting the exterior wooden trim, including windows and doors, sealing our porch ceilings and touching up our Hardie board siding. They previously painted the interior of our house. They arrive early and work hard all day, doing an excellent, meticulous job quickly. In addition to their fantastic work, Raul and his team are honest and truly enjoyable to be around. I give them my highest recommendation!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
MASTER FINISHES
5.0(
57
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Covid really derailed getting my house repainted. So it was beyond in need by the time I contacted Master Finishes. After a very thorough inspection to see what all the problems were, an estimate was given, which I accepted. They had to work around cold weather and rain, but the care and expertise amazed me. They scraped and power washed -- twice. Then there was patching, caulking, priming and, finally, painting. The house looks brand new and I couldn't be more pleased. I recommend them and their work ethic unreservedly."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Neighborhood Remodelers
4.9(
376
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Neighborhood Remodelers did a bathroom renovation for us in 2020. Mike Cooper was the project manager. They also replace all of the trim on our second floor fast forward three years later where we replaced our upstairs flooring and came to find out that Neighborhood Remodelers used 3 inch trim and elevated on the wall to act like 5 inch trim. Extremely shady. We also came to find out that they buried an electrical box even though they told us that they wouldn’t do anything like that. extremely disappointed with this company. Please think long and hard before using them."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Buffalo Grove, IL

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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