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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
4.9(
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team did a great job! They arrived promptly as planned and quickly removed the wallpaper. They cleaned the walls and repainted. The results look great - very clean and neat. They finished the job quickly, were polite and personable, and I would definitely hire them again. Thank you"
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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MNM Painting and Decorating
4.8(
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quick response

"First I had Guillermo come out for interior painting of my large living room with cathedral ceilings and foyer, then asked them to come back for exterior house painting. Highly recommend!"
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+38

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Carlos Professional Painter
4.5(
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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"Carlos and his crew paid tremendous attention to detail, meticulously preparing the house for paint and professionally working to complete the project in a thorough and timely way. Carlos provided oversight at every step and worked hard to make sure our communication was good as we had very specific ideas about how our 4-color scheme was carried out. As the project approached completion, Carlos made several circuits of the house with me to make certain that every last detail was addressed. I would definitely retain Carlos again and encourage others to engage him when planning future projects."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters® of Chicago
4.6(
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"TL Ryan is customer oriented.  Mixed reviews on the subcontractors hired to do the painting.  I hired this company for two separate jobs that totaled 9K.  Big investment - mixed results.  Main rooms (living, dining, first floor bedroom) turned out nicer than closets and upstairs bedrooms which showed sloppier work.  On the last day, during the walk through, one closet was overlooked and the painter rushed through it, resulting in a closet that was not primed properly so the original blue can be seen through the white.  Several closet shelves were also missed and again the rush job shows - poor brushwork, no priming.  They also did one coat of semi-gloss on the door trims (a second coat would have cost more money), and the quality of that job varies greatly.  First floor - neatly done; second floor, sloppy brushwork (I have to re-do myself and with carpal tunnel, that will not be fun).  They also left the house a mess - nails everywhere, wall plates on the floor, curtains in a pile on the sofa.  TL did most of the cleanup himself and replaced some missing wall plates at no cost. <br /> For the second job (same house), I hired them to paint interior doors  - they charge for each side of the door (so one door is actually two doors for pricing purposes) - and paint drywall, and to repaint and re-tread steps.  Work was fine (a different subcontracting crew was used this time).  There were two incomplete areas:  I asked that the hinge footprint on the trim of a door that had been removed to be painted - this was not done.  In addition, they replaced treads on basement steps but did not tack them as they were directed (supposed to be eight tacks total - four across the top; four across the bottom - they only put four in the overall tread).  Interestingly, once I paid the final price, the normally responsive TL did not respond to my request to have these two final items fixed.  So again, I had to fix what was missed. <br /> Both projects in the same home were to prepare for sale - so I hope to recoup these costs.   I would not use this company for the home where I live.  I think they are a little pricey because of the use of subcontractors and on balance a little too sloppy in areas that I would not want to look at every day (or have to re-do myself). <br />"
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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FSC
5.0(
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Welcome to FSC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!\n

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DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
4.8(
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding!!! I have been doing business with Dan for over 20 years for both painting and wallpaper. Dan is a pleasure to work with and so patient -it is unbelievable. Last year, we had a bee problem and so one bedroom needed a rush job as the ceiling had to come down in the closet. Somehow Dan and Courtney were able to get us a team in a few day which was remarkable and so appreciated. This time Francisco and his team came out to do our painting. Oh my goodness- they were amazing in their work. Not only was their work perfect, but they were a joy to have in the house. This team went more than the extra mile to help us with everything we needed. I never after to worry about clean up but will mention it as other folks need to know- it is always done well and with no mess of any kind around. Today it is so hard to find professional that take pride in their work and are still willing to be nice to be around. Dan's professionals always have integrity and a skill set that makes it easy to have full confidence in them. Again my thanks to Dan, Courtney and Francisco and the crew for making our experience easy and worry free. As you may tell, I highly recommend Drake Painting in all respects"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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North Shore Painting & Restoration
4.9(
425
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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Warranties offered

"Jiri was easy to reach and responsive. Work was done quickly and efficiently. However, rather than removing the socket plates before painting, the painters simply painted over them and now we can't use that socket as it's clogged with paint."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Paperhanging Plus
4.8(
65
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Paperhanging Plus. Glen, the owner, is very professional and it is very obvious that he takes pride in the work he does. My wallpaper was hung perfectly; you can't see a single seam. I was totally pleased with the work he performed. Very professional - upon arriving he gave me a folder with his credentials, insurance, and awards. He was so pleasant to communicate with and making arrangements for the date and time for the work to be performed was easy. When the job was done the room was left spotless. I would DEFINITELY hire him for my future wallpaper or painting needs. I'm so glad that we found him."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Melrose Park, 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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