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J.H Painting Services
5.0(
12
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Customers say: Quick response

"He did a wonderful job removing the wallpaper in our home. He did so good that we hired him for an additional two projects that ended up being ahead of schedule."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sheldon & Sons Inc
4.7(
274
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The painter’s showed up promptly and were very professional. They finished the job ahead of schedule and made a requested upgrade while they were here without a fuss. I will definitely use them for my next paint project!"
Interior Painting of Living Room - After
Interior Painting of Hallway / Stairs- After
We offer Cabinet Painting at Sheldon & Sons as well!
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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
M & M WALLPAPERING SERVICE
5.0(
18
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pleased with quality of workmanship. Very precise, neat and professional.  Appreciated the fact that he did not bring music to play while he worked or spend time answering personal  phone calls or checking  messages. He concentrated on the job without noisy distractions. Nor did he disappear for a long lunch break. He obviously  took pride in his work. This was a  very low stress experience with a contractor, for a change! Just one  warning:   he is in high demand so there may be a wait involved in scheduling - well worth it though. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fresh Coat of Annapolis
5.0(
141
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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Warranties offered

"Great work, repainting walls and ceilings. We scheduled the work while we were out of town. The crew got the work done well, no issues or messes. They fixed a crack in the ceiling. Bill was great to work with, clear and quick communication. Price was fair/better than other quotes. We'd use them again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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O'Connor's Painting Service Inc
4.9(
102
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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Warranties offered

"Our project involved walls in a stairwell that are too high for DIY's. O'Connor's painter arrived at the time agreed on, did an excellent job and cleaned up after himself. We would definitely hire O'Connor's Painting for future projects."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AC Remodeling Inc
4.9(
46
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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Warranties offered

"AC Remodeling did an incredible job in an unbelievably short amount of time. It's not because they cut corners or rushed through it, it was because it was so perfectly scheduled, and the team of installers were so hard working and diligent. The owner, Alex Reyes, was very detail oriented, and he would not allow any materials or appliances to be used that were not very good quality. I could have had the job done for slightly less, but it would have been poor quality materials and workmanship, and it would have taken a lot longer. They promised it would be done in 16 work days and it was, just in time for Thanksgiving! The transformation was amazing!"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
W F Drywall & Painting
5.0(
43
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

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Warranties offered

"Excellent job, plaster repair and painting wall in bedroom. Plaster repair very smooth. Cannot tell where cracks were. Plaster repair and paint in dining area. Plaster work not smooth. Depending on light, you can see uneven areas. This may be due to having to work over an old gas line pipe. But so far -- a few months have passed-- and the repair is holding. This is my main concern though a bit more smoothness in the repair would have been great. I had to touch up some missed paint spots by the window frame. Possible that since the chosen Color was close to the old, the worker simply could not catch the spots missed. Also a little wipe up of white paint in a small section floor from baseboard paint job. I give an A for the upstairs bedroom job. And a B for the dining area, which was a much larger job."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maxc Impressions LLC
4.9(
255
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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Warranties offered

"Fredy was very responsive and communicated constantly with us. Very accommodating and the work was done quickly and efficiently. We had an old popcorn ceiling in our kitchen removed and replaced with drywall and the whole kitchen painted. The finished product looks amazing. His team set up and cleaned up every day and were respectful of the house."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Jl painting corp
4.8(
28
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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"JL painting exceeded my expectations! My previous contractor suddenly disappeared leaving me looking for a company to remove wallpaper and paneling. The team that worked at my house arrived early, stayed late, and worked the entire time they were here. They cleaned up after themselves both eveningsand on the third day for the touch up and finishing odds and ends they left my house in the condition they found it. The price was excellent! I would highly recommend their service."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Ellicott City, MD

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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