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North Shore Painting & Restoration
4.9(
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"North Shore did a fantastic job painting the stairway in our two-flat. The stairway ceiling was water damaged and there were several cracks on the walls. The crew repaired everything expertly. The price was very fair."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JONDEC PAINTING
4.9(
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

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"They are really super to deal with and they stand behind their work. I have been happy with them and I would highly recommend them."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Proficient Painting & Decorating Inc
4.9(
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

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"Mike and Robin were the best. The price of job was right in line with other bids, they were prompt and courteous. Mike handled the painting and was perfection. No mess, no clutter. Showed up on time and had my living, dining room, hall and foyer, and 2 bedrooms done in one week. I will recommend them to everyone and would hire them again."
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Ed Murphy Wallpapering
5.0(
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

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Emergency services offered

"Both rooms turned out better than I hoped for! I would highly recommend Ed Murphy. He does beautiful work, his pricing is fair, he was punctual and responsive, and he was friendly and easy to work with."
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RD Pro Painting
5.0(
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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"I'm very pleased with the results. The team worked very hard to complete the job, I was able to make last minute changes easily as needed. I never used Angi before, but I will now."
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DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
4.8(
445
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

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"Drake was hired to strip and refinish painted exterior railings on a deck in the Fall of 2024. While the ?finished? railings looked good in the short term on inspection for payment, the workmanship did not hold up and the paint has been falling off and chipping in huge chunks. What is easy to understand is that paint hides a lot of shoddy work. I wish I would been more experienced and realized that this could be done so poorly. I do not think they actually stripped and primed the railings before just slathering a heavy vat of paint over the old paint."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Remodeling Inc
4.9(
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

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Warranties offered

"Wally & his crew were very reliable. They were usually earlier than they said they would be at our house. They installed interior doors, recaulked my tub & refinished my wood floors & installed new trim. They also fixed a bedroom ceiling that was water damaged & painted it.I will hire them again in the future. I recommended them to my neighbor."
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Joliet, IL

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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