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Accents Painting & Wallpapering
5.0(
32
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Mr. Beck did an absolutely perfect job, was very efficient, tidy, polite, timely, and a delight to have in our home. He removed the old wallpaper, cleaned everything up, and installed our new wallpaper in our large, high-walled with arches dining room. Our neighbor is a retired paper hanger and she said Mr. Beck did a wonderful job. We would definitely hire him again if we decided to paper another room."
Tone on tone paint
Decorative plaster finish
Tissue
Decorative paint/plaster
Decorative paint/plaster

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Blue Sky Interiors
5.0(
34
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Susan was just great. She gave me a quote quickly after I made a request. Price was very reasonable considering the work that needed to be done in the bathroom. She did the work in two days which is what she had figured. It was nice not to have to be home while she did the work. She helped me pick out colors for the rooms which turned out great. The job she did was outstanding and the rooms look beautiful. She cleaned up after herself when finished and I couldn't be happier. I would highly recommend her to others and will use her again with other painting projects."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Doerrfeld Solutions LLC
4.9(
22
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a small company, locally focused and customer service oriented. We stand by our work and we aren't finished until you are 100% satisfied. A big part of our company as well is giving back to our community by donating a part of every job to local charities.

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Primetime Painting Inc.
4.7(
20
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am still in shock. We paid Justin in cash. $500.00. When I saw his work, I asked my husband when he was to return to finish. He said, "He's done." My contractor that was there doing another project, looked at the bedroom and said it would be nice when it was finished. Unfortunately, it was finished. I don't even know where to begin. Streaks showing through irregular brush strokes. Drips on to baseboard. Justin lied to us and said he had applied three coats of paint, but obviously he had not. My husband and I spent many hours over the weekend completely starting over and re-painting the job. Justin did not return our calls or hold himself accountable for the atrocious work he performed. It was obvious he wanted quick cash. He did not honour my concerns what so ever and lied to us over various things. I am left with the feeling that Justin needed fast cash and didn't invest himself professionally in the work. Not his house, doesn't care. I trusted him and feel deceived. PLEASE do yourself a favour and do not let this person touch any wall in your home unless you are prepared to redo the entire project yourself at your expense or hire a real professional. This is the worst work I have ever seen. He did nothing to make retribution. He did not apologize. He lied and said my husband approved of his work upon completion of the project. My husband paid him cash in the parking lot and did not get the opportunity to have an inspection. He did nothing with the trim work and said that he "doesn't do trim work. No one does." Except that he did not mention that during our initial interview. I rue the day I met this thief and unfortunately, it makes me question Angie's list and all people that profess themselves professional. When I can do a better job than the professionals, you know they are suspect. BEWARE of Justin Nolting!!!!"
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Jollof company LLC
4.6(
12
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

"Honey the end result looks decent… however had we not complained repeatedly about the prep work, running paint, missing paint, graffiti looking paint, it wouldn’t look this nice. We got the impression they wanted to do half way work and get paid. Paint still needs be cleaned up in areas. Over spray on the siding. The doors were painted but the weather stripping was ripped off so now we have to replace it. Would run water over and over with no respect of who is paying the bill. Dropped a 5 gallon bucket of paint from the roof on to the driveway, getting on car, siding and driveway. Took my husband 3 hours to clean up with power washer. Additionally brought broken sprayers that he used to spray all over the grass to get to work instead of just using a box to spray on. No prep work was done on the doors and you can tell it. Paint is runs, bubbles from no sanding underneath, etc. like I said at the end it looks good on the roof, the rest I am sure we will have to redo at some point. It’s a good 10ft stand away kinda job. They are nice but if you want someone will tons of experience idk if it’s them. After all the problems he still expected full payment, he did try to fix the issues once he would see it but it could take hours for him to realize it’s that bad and then an apology text with I will come back tomorrow to fix it."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Mike Wolfe Painting, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

When you choose Mike Wolfe Painting, you're selecting an established, professional Marion painting company that is the benchmark for quality, service, and proven results. We can handle all of your painting, wood finishing, and power washing needs, for your home or commercial property. We are fully insured, including workers compensation insurance. We will work hard to protect your possessions, and to make sure your family is completely safe while we complete our work.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jim Heskje Painting Specialist Cedar Rapids
3.9(
14
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Jim Heskje Painting to paint the walls and trim in our basement remodel project. They did a great job. The team left the house every day with tools picked up and the place looking neat. They showed up when they said they would and we’re always on time. We were very pleased with Jim Heskje Painting and will definitely hire them again for our next project!"
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Cedar Rapids, IA

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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