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Avatar for Master Pro Painting, Inc
Master Pro Painting, Inc
4740 N Ashland Ave #1
4.76(
84
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Approved Pro
Master Pro Painting, Inc
4740 N Ashland Ave #1
4.76(
84
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
106 local quotes requested

With over 20 years of experience, Master Pro Painting INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"job is currently being completed"

April P on April 2025

With over 20 years of experience, Master Pro Painting INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"job is currently being completed"

April P on April 2025


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ProHouse Solutions
3000 Bayside Dr, Unit 209
4.64(
7
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Approved Pro
ProHouse Solutions
3000 Bayside Dr, Unit 209
4.64(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
65 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"The installers were friendly and worked quickly to hang my wall paper. But there were a few mistakes I noted once they left ( paper cut wider than my light switch covers). As soon as I told the company they returned to fix it which was good. But the guy didn?t speak much English so he would start fixing it without telling us his plan. He ended up replacing that panel on paper which is not as well laid as the rest of the wall. I doubt he could have made it better but we will keep it that way."

Minoli P on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"The installers were friendly and worked quickly to hang my wall paper. But there were a few mistakes I noted once they left ( paper cut wider than my light switch covers). As soon as I told the company they returned to fix it which was good. But the guy didn?t speak much English so he would start fixing it without telling us his plan. He ended up replacing that panel on paper which is not as well laid as the rest of the wall. I doubt he could have made it better but we will keep it that way."

Minoli P on April 2025


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360 Painting of North Shore
516 Hamlin Ct
4.92(
13
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Approved Pro
360 Painting of North Shore
516 Hamlin Ct
4.92(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
57 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

When the time comes to repaint your home or place of business, it's important to hire a company you can trust to complete the project correctly, on time, and on budget. 360° Painting of North Shore is proud to deliver just that and more to ensure your total satisfaction with our residential and commercial painting services.

"Excellent customer service. Painters were Profesional, neat, respectful. Good communication with company"

barb L on October 2023

When the time comes to repaint your home or place of business, it's important to hire a company you can trust to complete the project correctly, on time, and on budget. 360° Painting of North Shore is proud to deliver just that and more to ensure your total satisfaction with our residential and commercial painting services.

"Excellent customer service. Painters were Profesional, neat, respectful. Good communication with company"

barb L on October 2023


Brian Flowers Painting & Decorating
747 Sycamore Lane
4.43(
90
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Approved Pro
Brian Flowers Painting & Decorating
747 Sycamore Lane
4.43(
90
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project.

"He was very knowledgeable and helped us with the process. A wealth of knowledge."

Jackie L on March 2025

We pride our company on reliability, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project.

"He was very knowledgeable and helped us with the process. A wealth of knowledge."

Jackie L on March 2025


Rick's Decorating Service
609 W. Larkdale Lane
4.92(
89
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Approved Pro
Rick's Decorating Service
609 W. Larkdale Lane
4.92(
89
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 years of experience

Established in 1983, Rick's Decorating Services is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business in Mount Prospect area. Rick's Decorating Services prides itself on an outstanding record of quality service. Our longevity is a testament to the level of service and quality you'll get when you choose Rick's Decorating Services for your home repair needs. We have a full staff of highly talented and motivated individuals that are eager to help you with all of your home repair needs. We are residential re-work specialists with the occasional new addition work. We are excited that you have expressed an interest in our services and we look forward to working with you.

"Great"

Martine J on September 2024

Established in 1983, Rick's Decorating Services is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business in Mount Prospect area. Rick's Decorating Services prides itself on an outstanding record of quality service. Our longevity is a testament to the level of service and quality you'll get when you choose Rick's Decorating Services for your home repair needs. We have a full staff of highly talented and motivated individuals that are eager to help you with all of your home repair needs. We are residential re-work specialists with the occasional new addition work. We are excited that you have expressed an interest in our services and we look forward to working with you.

"Great"

Martine J on September 2024


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Carlos Professional Painter
4911 W Roosevelt Rd
4.47(
93
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Approved Pro
Carlos Professional Painter
4911 W Roosevelt Rd
4.47(
93
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1061 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

Carlos Professional Painter is a painting company that proudly serves the Chicago metro area with over 15 years of experience in painting. We focus on providing excellent quality work at reasonable prices. We like to make sure we work and leave the area clean at all times. Please give us a call for a free estimate today!

"Carlos was extremely professional. Protected my furniture and flooring with plastic. What was the best? Carlos did a perfect job and was done with the job in no time. Price was extremely fair. I will call him again."

Pam C on April 2025

Carlos Professional Painter is a painting company that proudly serves the Chicago metro area with over 15 years of experience in painting. We focus on providing excellent quality work at reasonable prices. We like to make sure we work and leave the area clean at all times. Please give us a call for a free estimate today!

"Carlos was extremely professional. Protected my furniture and flooring with plastic. What was the best? Carlos did a perfect job and was done with the job in no time. Price was extremely fair. I will call him again."

Pam C on April 2025


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ACE 123
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
ACE 123
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2167 local quotes requested

Specializing in Hardwood Floor Installation & Repairs. Interior & Exterior Painting. We also install new toilets, faucet replacements, kitchen drain, repair / unclogging and electrical installation such as light fixtures and fans/ outlets/ electrical trouble shooting.

"The communication leading up to the appointment was great, they texted and used the Angie's list messaging as necessary. They checked in and confirmed date/time before the appointment. Day of the tech was on time, very polite and professional and did a great job. No seams visible, looks fantastic."

Nicole D on November 2024

Specializing in Hardwood Floor Installation & Repairs. Interior & Exterior Painting. We also install new toilets, faucet replacements, kitchen drain, repair / unclogging and electrical installation such as light fixtures and fans/ outlets/ electrical trouble shooting.

"The communication leading up to the appointment was great, they texted and used the Angie's list messaging as necessary. They checked in and confirmed date/time before the appointment. Day of the tech was on time, very polite and professional and did a great job. No seams visible, looks fantastic."

Nicole D on November 2024


Avatar for CertaPro Painters® of Chicago
CertaPro Painters® of Chicago
805 Lake St
4.40(
63
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Approved Pro
CertaPro Painters® of Chicago
805 Lake St
4.40(
63
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
731 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Certapro Painters of Chicago specializes in luxury single family homes and condominium painting projects. We further have expertise in multi unit dwellings in any state of the development process. We place a great deal of emphasis on home owner satisfaction through quality service because, as we like to say,"painting is personal." Furthermore, through a variety of unparalleled incentives, design resources and financing options, we cater a program designed to first target, then satisfy the consumer's needs and expectations with absolute precision. Thank you very much for your time and in indulging us in the opportunity to inform you of our product, our company and our standard of excellence. We look forward to satisfying all your painting needs. Additional email - tlryan@certapro.com

"Very easy to work with, fast quality work"

Jay B on September 2024

Certapro Painters of Chicago specializes in luxury single family homes and condominium painting projects. We further have expertise in multi unit dwellings in any state of the development process. We place a great deal of emphasis on home owner satisfaction through quality service because, as we like to say,"painting is personal." Furthermore, through a variety of unparalleled incentives, design resources and financing options, we cater a program designed to first target, then satisfy the consumer's needs and expectations with absolute precision. Thank you very much for your time and in indulging us in the opportunity to inform you of our product, our company and our standard of excellence. We look forward to satisfying all your painting needs. Additional email - tlryan@certapro.com

"Very easy to work with, fast quality work"

Jay B on September 2024


Avatar for V & R Painting And Cleaning Service LLC
V & R Painting And Cleaning Service LLC
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
V & R Painting And Cleaning Service LLC
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1673 local quotes requested

We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, cabinet painting, staining, drywall installation and repair, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! Interior/ Exterior Painting General cleaning

"The project turned out great, and I am extremely happy how everything looks."

Marcus B on May 2024

We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, cabinet painting, staining, drywall installation and repair, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! Interior/ Exterior Painting General cleaning

"The project turned out great, and I am extremely happy how everything looks."

Marcus B on May 2024


Avatar for MNM Painting and Decorating
MNM Painting and Decorating
7029 W 63rd St
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
MNM Painting and Decorating
7029 W 63rd St
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2867 local quotes requested

A FAMILY COMPANY The name of this company is created from the first letters of my daughters’ names. Just as I am proud of my children, we are proud to present a group of hard working employers, excellent service and reasonable prices. After you see our work, we hope you feel part of our family. We look forward to serving you and your family now and in the future. With over 19 years of experience in painting and decorating including textures, wallpapers and more. You’ll be involved in the process from beginning to end to ensure a quality finished product that exceeds your expectations.

"Great work and very helpful"

TIMOTHY K on March 2024

A FAMILY COMPANY The name of this company is created from the first letters of my daughters’ names. Just as I am proud of my children, we are proud to present a group of hard working employers, excellent service and reasonable prices. After you see our work, we hope you feel part of our family. We look forward to serving you and your family now and in the future. With over 19 years of experience in painting and decorating including textures, wallpapers and more. You’ll be involved in the process from beginning to end to ensure a quality finished product that exceeds your expectations.

"Great work and very helpful"

TIMOTHY K on March 2024

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Wallcovering or wallpaper removals FAQs

A handyperson near you can take on the task of wallpaper removal. As a bonus, they can also take care of any needed wall repairs afterward and other odd jobs around the house. If you have high ceilings, ask whether they own ladders or scaffolding to do the job or will need to rent equipment.

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.

In many cases, you can paint over wallpaper, although it’s a better idea to remove it altogether. Try steaming the paper first to see if it easily comes off. Painting over it may be a viable option if it’s stuck on and will only come off in pieces. Wash the walls first and prime them with an oil- or shellac-based primer for the best results.

Wallpaper installation costs between $800 and $4,000. The total price depends on the price per roll, room size, wallpaper material, and required repairs. More complex projects involving luxurious wallpaper brands like De Gournay, Calico, and Pierre Frey result in higher installation rates due to the extra work required.

After removing wallpaper, you can dispose of small amounts in your household trash. However, suppose you are removing wallpaper from your entire home. In that case, 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.

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