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Wilbers Painting
4.9(
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilber did a great job painting my home and replacing my door, his crew was great thanks Wilber worth the price"
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Response time2 days
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Showstopper Painting
4.9(
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The painters did excellent work. The dormer was properly caulked and the fresh paint looks beautiful. "
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M A Allen Custom Painting
5.0(
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"For the most part, the crew was very professional and hard working...there were a few exceptions to that rule, but not enough to keep us from using them again. Mike is good to work with, and we appreciate his efforts to make sure everything was done."
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Wolak Interiors LLC
4.5(
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Wolak Interiors did an excellent job renovating our kitchen and replacing all interior doors throughout our house, all for a reasonable price. Our kitchen looks great and we are very satisfied with the work. We would hire Wolak again for any interior job, big or small."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Roscoe James
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

"Punctual, did a great job. Price was very reasonable. Roscoe is a joyful person and a master at his craft but like most artist, a bit messy. I spent quite a bit of time cleaning up drywall dust and scraping blobs of plaster off the floor. make sure he drapes the area and covers the floor before work start. Overall very pleased."
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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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