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FRANK'S WALLPAPER REMOVAL SERVICE
3.9(
11
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Serving Detroit, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So-so. Received a prompt response and estimate, and they showed up on time to work. We were in a hurry, so relied on ratings from Angie's list and Houzz. The owner watched while one man and his son removed the wallpaper. When he discovered we planned to paint these areas, he said he'd get a quote to us, but he never followed through (which was fine, because we would not have used him). After they were finished, we had to deal with shreds of paper aand backing stuck to the tile floor. Although the glue was supposedly removed, our painter had to spend four hours spraying DIF and scraping off the glue that Frank's assured us they had washed off. Instead of a 3-man crew, we had a 1-2 man crew and had to pay the painter 4 hours of labor that Frank's was supposed to take care of. Nice guy, but would not recommend."
Recommended by72%of homeowners
SUNBURST SHUTTERS
5.0(
6
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Serving Detroit, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I WISH ALL MY EXPERIENCES WITH TRADESPEOPLE WERE THIS EASY AND SATISFACTORY. EVERY ORDER WAS, IF NOT PERFECT, ALMOST SO. THE INSTALLERS WERE POLITE, PROFESSIONAL AND ALWAYS ON TIME. THERE WERE NO PHONE CALLS SAYING THEY WERE TIED UP AND WOULD BE LATE, AND THEY COMPLETED 4 SEPARATE ORDERS FOR US. THE EXPERIENCE WAS ALWAYS THE SAME, THE BEST."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ron Battaglia Painting
5.0(
16
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Serving Detroit, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He was punctual, extremely professional, great price, exceptional work, and cleaned everything up really well. I wish I had more rooms for him to paint. I've used him for 4 or 5 different jobs. He even has wonderful suggestions on colors... A++++"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Imperial Painting Inc
5.0(
13
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Serving Detroit, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Costas and his team did a great job. They were clean, moved the furniture and on-time. He had his team on-site when he said he would and went through the work with me at the end of the day. He answered all my questions and had very good workers. he also provided me with references. <br /> He was not the cheapest person that provided me a quote, but took the time to follow-up and included all wall repairing and moving of furniture. They did a great job and I would and will use them again. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Detroit, MI

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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