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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
380
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great paint job two floors two colors about 20 hrs of work can't beat speed or price. I will be using them for my third floor and garage. My only suggestion would be for the company to use a service like [*** Link removed ***] to handle schedules and contract paperwork."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by96%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

"I did a lot of research and asking around before I decided on a company. As his reviews state, George is excellent with stain and odor removal. Wonderful, personable, reliable and fantastic job! Would highly recommend."
Recommended by97%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

"Tom did an excellent job.  I saw his work at a neighbors home and was impressed.  Tom took the time to work with me.  He reviewed quality of paints, price options, and schedule for work. The prep work on the walls (sanding, repairing dings, etc.) was excellent.  It was nice to have the estimate for work prepared, presented and performed by the owner of the business instead of a sales/marketing rep.  I would recommend Tom to anyone needing quality interior painting. <br />"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Roscoe James
4.5(
49
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

"My daughter was trying to handle this situation by herself, it was a catastrophe with her Living room ceiling falling in and the roof collapsing. Her spouse was deployed and she works full time with an 8 y/o daughter to run back and forth to school. I met Roscoe originally to help set up the contract but from there it was always by phone, since I travel with my work, or his direct contact with my daughter.He was wonderful! I couldn't have left my daughter's situation with anyone that made me feel more comfortable. He was like a comforting Father. <br /> He came immediately to assess situation. He gave a realistic plan of start, which was only 1 day out from the weekend and then he carried out the work with the utmost of consideration and need to complete the job timely. He and his men would stay sometimes till 10 at night to try to complete a room. He even made friends with the family dog and let him out routinely while my daughter was at work. The finished product matched perfectly! <br /> To show his compassion and caring (this was just not a job to him), he even played piano with my Granddaughter and gave verbal comfort to my daughter when she had a bad day. He was just like family! :) <br /> At the end my granddaughter made him a bracelet and he checks with my daughter to make sure all is still OK. My granddaughter says, and quot;I need to mess up my walls so Roscoe can come backand quot;. Can't have any greater testimony than that--Good pricing, Very trustworthy, Great work and very Family Friendly. <br />"
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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