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Showstopper Painting
4.84(
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Loved the work that they did. We had an addition to our house and they were very efficient for a great price. Highly recommend them."
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Showstopper Painting
4.75(
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the estimate, to scheduling, to the job being performed. All went great. We are very pleased with the completed job. Everyone was professional, great communication and answered any questions we had. Highly recommend Showstopper Painting for your Painting needs."
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Power House Painting and Home Improvement
4.72(
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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Once again outstanding service. I hired Power House Painting last year to clean my home and this year they did not let me down. The tech (Amiri Catton) was on time and did a fantastic job on my once dirty home. Thank You."
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Wilbers Painting
4.88(
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In business since 2016

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"Wilbur's company did a fantastic job painting the exterior of my house. Their work completely transformed the look of my home. I highly recommend them and will use them again. "
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Pratte Construction
5.00(
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"Thank you Pratte Construction for my beautiful new floors. After being left with only subfloors this team came in to level out and replace damaged subflooring and install my new LVP. They were on time, explained everything they were doing and completed the job on time as contracted. To top it off they exceeded my expectation with freshly painted base boards!"
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Top Shelf Painting
5.00(
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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Top Shelf Painting:\nLicensed & Insured,Top Quality work, on time and on budget. Do not hesitate to contact me to get your free estimate today.

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DeSigns Inc
New to Angi

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

DeSigns Inc. is a family-owned business established in 1989. For the over the past two decades we have fulfilled our customer's needs in Hampton Roads with the best signs available. This success has allowed us to grow our business to better serve clients with locations in Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach.

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STANLEY MARINE & INDUSTRIAL SERVICE
1.00(
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In business since 1999

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Warranties offered

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Painting Solutions
5.00(
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In business since 2006

Free estimates

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Sole Proprietor, been doing business for 3 and a half years.

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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Norfolk, 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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