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Calumet Painting & Restoration LLC
4.9(
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Serving Griffith, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Since 1986, Calumet Painting. has aimed for excellence in residential painting services. In every detail of every project, Calumet Painting is devoted to the utmost professionalism and superior results. As a full-service painting contractor, we cut no corners, every employee is thoroughly trained, and we use only premium products and superior painting techniques so that each customer can expect truly amazing results. Additional address - PO Box 1015, Hammond IN, 46325.

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Precision Painting AMF LLC
5.0(
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Serving Griffith, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would highly recommend Precision Painting AMF LLC. Ray Kluth listened to everything we wanted done on our initial walkthrough and then sent us a quote, broke down by room detailing everything that was to be done. We had received two other quotes and none of them provided this much detail. Ray was not the lowest bid, however Ray's expertise and crew size won them the job. The job took 5 days. The crew was fantastic with covering our hardwood floors and furniture. The dry wall repairs on the ceilings that were done are invisible! The painting job on the walls and cathedral ceilings is perfect! Even the wood trim repair in a skylight well looks beautiful. The crew was professional and definitely took pride in their work. They replaced all our furniture and cleaned up our floors and woodwork. At the end of the job, we did a walkthrough with Ray and pointed out a couple of spots which were immediately fixed. Precision Painting was definitely not the lowest bid we received, but we feel like we received a top notch professional job for the price. Fantastic Job!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SJ Painting
5.0(
11
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Serving Griffith, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am beyond grateful for the job performed by SJ Painting. We hired him originally to do our foyer, and loved his work so much, we ended up having him paint several more times. Steve is both knowledgeable and courteous, and he has helped make our house seem like new. I cannot recommend him enough, and will definitely use him again in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Paramount Painting LLC
4.8(
41
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Serving Griffith, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

17 Employees, no subcontractors. Cost is determined by the square foot. No travel charges. Charges a $50 emergency service charge. Additional email: contact@paramountpaintingllc.net.May contact through email.

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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Griffith, 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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