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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
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Serving Leesburg, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilber and his crew were very professional, punctual and delivered what they promised. Will definitely hire them again for many other drywall, wallpaper removal and painting jobs I have planned in my home."
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+166

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Paint The DMV, LLC
4.9(
81
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Serving Leesburg, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great interactions with estimate, project coordination, and actual project completion. They painted our foyer, living room, and dining room. The dining room needed wallpaper removed from lower half of wall and the upper half had a dark color that we wanted changed back to off white. They did excellent work in each room, fair price, and finished on time without any issues. Already planning to work with them again on another project."
Exterior Deck Staining
Front before. Needs cleaning, but some marks are from constant sun.
Before
Old deck that needed new stain. Started replacing bad boards
Final product

+29

Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Wall Wrappers
5.0(
4
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Serving Leesburg, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a large wallpaper install job and they installed every wall with excellence. Their attention to detail and professionalism keeps me calling back again and again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Omar's General Contracting
4.1(
195
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Serving Leesburg, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Omar's did a great job replacing the ceiling on our three-season porch when it began to buckle. They offered an option to patch the damaged part or to replace the whole thing; we went with the latter. It took two days; the ceiling was done the first day, and then they took the second to paint. I was pleased with their work and would happily hire them again."
Basement Kitchen Renovation and Flooring
Custom made Basement Kitchen Built-ins and Painting
Basement Bedroom Built-ins
Before House Renovations
During Renovations

+15

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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360 Painting of Ashburn
4.5(
10
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Serving Leesburg, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a small dry wall job to be done under the stairs . They were very professional ,punctual and neat work . Highly recommend them. SR"
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Exterior of Home Before
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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pro Edge Painting, LLC
4.8(
164
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Serving Leesburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Pro Edge Painting was awesome! They did a two-story foyer + ceilings in 11 rooms plus our garage ceiling. They did an excellent job of prepping the spaces. They fixed any nail-pops and ceiling imperfections. The team was extremely professional and hard-working, even working over 12hrs the first day. They cleaned up behind themselves, mopping floors and vacumming carpets, even re-hanging a collage of family photos exactly the way they were originally hung. I couldn't recommend them any higher. For the amount of work, it was well worth the amount we paid!"
Install
Drywall finishing
Interior painting
Chair railing installation
chair railing install

+376

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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George's Painting Inc
4.4(
397
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Serving Leesburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"George's painting, inc was responsive and professional from start to finish. The project entailed wallpaper removal from 2.5 bathrooms and kitchen, repainting those rooms; installing a tile backsplash and vinyl tile floor in the kitchen; replacing the kitchen countertop; repairing a cabinet; repairing drywall and painting the ceiling in the master bedroom. The owner came out to do the estimate himself. He was accommodating when I wanted to expand the scope of the initial project and came out a second time to give me an updated estimate. He was easy to reach via cell or email. The estimate was more than fair. His crew completed the job in three days. The crew was polite, professional, and did a good job cleaning up at the end of each work day. I highly recommend this company and would use them again."
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+22

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Leesburg, VA

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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