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Berger's Painting
5.0(
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Serving Hawthorne, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Great crew. Very pleasant employees. Work was done in time frame it was promised. It looks wonderful. Would recommend to anyone who needs their house painted."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Wallpaper Removal Specialists
4.9(
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Serving Hawthorne, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Steve and his 2 man team showed up early and got the wallpaper removal done. I'm very pleased that Steve took my smaller project- 2 powder bath walls and 1 large wall in primary bedroom. I would strongly recommend the Wallpaper Removal Specialist! EV"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marie’s Wallpaper
5.0(
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Serving Hawthorne, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sarah was amazing! She is a true artist. Not only did she do a perfect job, she helped me figure out how much wallpaper I needed and what type to get. She is a pro for sure and I'm going to hire her again to do my dining room wall. "
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+136

Response time4 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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GK Painting
4.9(
114
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Serving Hawthorne, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"G K Painting was a good experience, they accommodated us and our changes without frustration and all Gary's workers were respectful and had good attitudes while at our house. Gary always responded back to me when I reached out."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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SVN Construction Group Inc
5.0(
54
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Serving Hawthorne, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

SVN Painting Inc was founded in 2012 by Valentin Velev and Stanimir Bozhilov. With previous experience from Europe, Virginia and California, SVN is your painting, wall covering, drywall and General contractor for both home and commercial owners. Our commitment to uncompromising quality and attention to detail ensures that your project — large or small — is completed to your satisfaction. We are fully licensed (Class B and C33 contractor, #980129) and insured. All estimates are written, provided for free and without obligation; all work is warrantied for one year.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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E D N Painting INC
5.0(
32
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Serving Hawthorne, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eder in his team are great. We secured three different bids and Eder's was fair (not the lowest) but he was open to negotiating and we came to a satisfactory agreement. Workers were on time, very professional and produced an excellent work product. Billing was prompt and accurate. Eder was immediately available even when out of country visiting family. I highly recommend."
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Hawthorne, CA

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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