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C & Z Painting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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"Fidel and his team did a fantastic job. From the estimate to completion we could not be happier. The team was on time and provided great service. Highly recommend"
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All Encompassed Painting
New to Angi

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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All Encompassed Painting LLC was founded in 2025. Our company is a full service painting company that serves northeast Indiana, but has branched out to northwest suburbs of Chicago and all the way to northern Michigan. We are here to serve you in every way we can to make sure you love the transformation that unfolds before your eyes. All Encompassed Painting was founded on the principle of quality above all. As a guest in your home/business we treat every space like it is our own.\n\nAt All Encompassed Painting we will never push you or try to sell you on more than you are willing to do. We offer a "Menu" style quote that will allow you to pick and choose what you want. Whether it be the entire quote or just a room as the homeowner/business owner the power to choose is in your hands.

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Reed's Wallpaper Company
New to Angi

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

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I had the privilege to learn wallpaper installation under my mother who has been hanging wallpaper most of her life. I would love to offer the skills that I have learned to you and help bring your wallpaper visions to life!

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MICHAEL'S DESIGN COMPANY
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Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

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"review for work done in 2016 was excellent, I made a mistake and reviewed this Michael when my review was meant for a different Michael. Please disregard the review dated 8/11//22 for work done 2016. He actually did a fabulous job. I'm Sorry Michael for the bad review it was meant for a different Michael who was a handiman"
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Fort Wayne, IN

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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