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New look Property Maintenance
5.0(
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

We are an Official Licensed, Insured Business with High-End Clientele Backed by Banks, Real Estate Corporations, Honest Individuals & Property Management Companies!\n\nNew Look offers High Quality work with Honest Competitive Prices.\n\n Promising to get the job done RIGHT!\n\nOperating On Straight-Forward Enforced Morals and Principles, We GUARANTEE Effective Performance, Quality, and Precision. With the Basis of Making your Money and Choice bring out the Best Efficient Quality!\n

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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Investment Painting Contractors
4.9(
196
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1966

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Len the owner called on a Saturday to see if he could come over for the estimate. He gave me a price after looking the job over. I said go ahead and he said he could start the following Tuesday. They were here at 7am and stayed until 5pm. They returned at 7am on Thursday to finish the job. Both days they had 3 painters working. They did a good job and quickly."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AZ Painting
4.7(
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Among all the painters I called AL was the quickest to get me an estimate. Some painters just didn't call back or didn't follow up with an estimate. Probably a weather thing and it was a small job. Al was quick to give me an estimate and very quick to start work. One of Al's long time employees, Tim showed up on Monday right on time and got right to work. He worked very quickly and neatly. I was amazed at how much he could squeeze from a gallon of paint. the job was done in two days. I was very impressed."
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+8

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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R. KRANZ SERVICES
4.8(
36
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called to get information on a drywall issue I was facing. the gentleman stated that he himself could not complete the project but gave me great advice on several options. He spent quality time outlining each option, the pros and cons, all while being patient and courteous. He may not be able to complete this particular project, but I will definitely keep him in mind for other drywall projects I may have."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mudslingers
4.4(
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"We returned home from vacation to find cracks in drywall in two rooms. We had used Mudslingers in the past. Chris came over the next day and worked us into his schedule a couple of days later. The drywall was not loose or otherwise damaged. The crew mudded and taped then came back to sand and do final mudding. After it dried and was sanded they matched the texture and paint so well that it is impossible to see the repairs. They were courteous and professional at all times. They carefully moved furniture and put down plastic to protect floors and carpet. They even removed their shoes when entering the house to avoid tracking in snow and dirt. Everything was carefully cleaned up when they finished. Great job!
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Majic Painting Inc
4.2(
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Harold was very personable. He provided an initial estimate for wallpaper removal, glue removal, the cleaning of the walls, priming, patching, and ceiling painting. He also made sure to explain to us at the time that there is some variability when working with wallpaper since the time it takes to remove wallpaper depends on the kind of glue that was used, how much of it, and the condition the walls are in after all the wallpaper has been removed. The completion of this portion of the job ran $250 over the estimate. However, when you take into account all the work we had done (see our total cost above), we felt that the difference between estimate and actual was still competitive and reasonable. After talking to others who have attempted wallpaper removal on their own, we decided it was money well spent.
As we prepared for the painting portion of the job, we were able to meet with a color consultant as part of our contract. Deb provided good tips and advice on color combinations to use so that the whole house could follow a general color theme. She was also very aware of upcoming trends. This was helpful since we wanted the color used for the nursery to also jive with the colors used throughout the rest of the home. While finishing the painting portion of the job, the Majic crew also took care of a large crack that ran along the living room ceiling. Overall, the paint looks like what one would expect from professionals.
I am pleased to say that our home no longer looks like a mid-sixties time capsule. We would use Majic again in the future.
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Milwaukee, WI

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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