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Showstopper Painting
4.9(
160
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent customer service, excellent job performance and cleanup. Michelle and Doug were who we worked with and they were truly a pleasure to do our project with. Following The Patch Boys removing popcorn from most of our house, The Painter came right in on the tail-end and repainted all the ceilings. They look great and we look forward to doing all future projects with The Painter!"
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+21

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Wilbers Painting
4.9(
381
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Serving Norfolk, 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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Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Tape 22 Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Tape 22 is Hampton Roads? most reliable team for professional drywall, painting, and multi-trade repairs. Since 2019, we?ve helped homeowners, property managers, and contractors keep their spaces looking sharp with fast response times, clean workmanship, and consistent results. Our skilled crews handle everything from small patches to full-scale drywall & repainting packages and improvements ? all delivered with professionalism, clear communication, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time.

Response time8 hrs
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TrueClean of Virginia
4.9(
67
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"George arrived on time. Carpet was cleaned and deodorized. Everything looked good and smelled fresh when he left. Previous tenants had dropped melted red candle wax on the light colored carpet and George was able to remove all of it. Thank you, George!"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
OLD DOMINION PAINTING CO
5.0(
27
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was great service. I origninally planned for them to paint just the 3 rooms but becasue they were done early I had them do the trim in 2 room. Guess what, they still were done early. They painted with making no mess, they were very good at cleaning up after themselevs. They showed up on time at 8 AM took exactly 1 hour lunch break and ended their day at 4 PM, perfect. The kitchen is always a pain to paint because of having to move all the appliances thats why I really wanted them and figured since they were there why not get more done. They also did the mudding for the rooms which was great and they even fixed a wall that on another contractor job said they fix but these guys made did it better and it looks better. I will definitely be using them again. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Eco-Painting & Powerwash
4.9(
26
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. The gentleman was very professional and timely. He did the initial pressure wash and gave me a discount on it. He pointed out where there was soft wood and was very informative and helpful. He replaced any bad wood that needed to be repaired or replaced. He then primed, repaired, and painted everything. I gave him access to my home while I was at work and he was very trustworthy with no issues at all. He did a great job. I would highly recommend him."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Always Painting By Tommy
5.0(
24
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I initially contacted Tommy through the Angie's List website, and he called me promptly to set up an appointment to visit my home and review the work I wanted done. He then followed up with an email giving me a quote for the work. Since I felt the quoted price was reasonable and he had such good reviews, we scheduled the work for the next week. I became ill later that week, and Tommy worked with me to reschedule. On the first work day, Tommy and his assistant, Lou, arrived as scheduled at 9:00 a.m. and immediately began covering furniture with clean plastic, tenting kitchen cabinets, covering floors with drop cloths, and taping woodwork. Smaller items, such as dining room chairs, were even moved into the garage. Although I offered them lunch, both said that they preferred to work straight through the day. Since I still was not feeling well, I ended up going into a bedroom to lie down and ended up falling asleep. When I awoke at 5:30, they had left, but not before removing all plastic and drop cloths, replacing the furniture, and sweeping the floor. The second day went much as the first, except that I changed my mind about the color for one of the rooms, and Tommy made a special trip to the paint store to get the new paint. The bedroom, bathroom, and den were completed that day, the plaster in the garage was repaired, and Tommy installed the under-cabinet lighting (not normally one of their services but done as a special favor since I had no one else to do it). My house was left in perfect order when they finished, and they even borrowed my vacuum to make sure that the floors were left clean. I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience with Always Painting by Tommy. Not only is the quality of their work outstanding, but I felt that their prices were fair. They were prompt and reliable and provided good follow through when minor issues arose. Both Tommy and Lou are gentlemen who conduct themselves professionally, take obvious pride in their work, and go out of their way to try to please the customer. I have already had them back for another smaller painting job and would not hesitate to recommend them to others who might need their services. In fact, a family member who is renovating a house will be calling them for a quotation when they are ready to paint this spring. <br />"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Roscoe James
4.5(
49
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

"Mr. Roscoe James reponded quickly to come over, look at the building and gave an estimate on the spot. I called a few days later to schedule the job and he was able to start immediately as I needed it done ASAP. He completed the job in three days. He did an excellent job and was very professional from beginning to end. He and his helper both were very hard workers and nice, honest people. The plastering turned out great and it doesn't even look like the same building. I plan on calling him back in the future to do all my plastering/drywall work. I highly recommend him to anyone needing this type of work done. He even patched a couple places in the ceiling. Covered all counters, appliances and carpet and cleaned up very well when finished."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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M A Allen Custom Painting
5.0(
40
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Michael Allen's Custom Painting Team worked on my home for two weeks, and we couldn't be happier.  There was a team of what seemed like a dozen professionals.   <br /> Wallpaper: They did a quick and effective job of stripping some very old wallpaper.  They were able to remove some old mirrors and then remove the wallpaper under the mirrors and paint the drywall.  It looked great! <br /> Painting:  All the rooms, ceilings and doors were painted.  Michael was very detailed oriented to ensure that the proper paint colors were applied in the proper areas.  His crew were very professional, and they made some suggestions to me for painting items in the room that did not occur to me, but I did not receive an additional charge.  The team was very responsive to all of my requests.  The house was transformed to our dream home. <br /> Plaster:  the plaster on some walls and floors was floated and smoothed.  The work was done professionally, and we are extremely satisfied with the results. <br /> Overall:  Most of the crew on the team have worked for this company for many years, and the quality shows.  I highly recommend hiring Michael Allen for all of your painting, wallpaper removal and plaster work.  This was the second time that I hired MA Allen Custom Painting, and I am glad that i chose this company.   <br />"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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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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