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Marioni Custom Painting
4.7(
250
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Marioni crew were amazing! The service was top notch! Removing wallpaper from 3 large areas and one small area was no easy task. They did the job and it looked fantastic. The painting was flawless. Above all, the crew were so accommodating to my special needs brother."
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+345

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Affordable Weaver Painting
4.7(
416
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wonderful! We expected the work to take four days, but Affordable Weaver sent out three crews (about 9 men) the first day to finish the living room, hall and one bathroom. The second day one crew finished the walls and ceiling of the heavily damaged bedroom and a further bathroom ceiling. The work was neat and excellent, the painters were quick and friendly. I highly recommend this company."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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New Era Pro Painting Inc
4.9(
27
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Francisco and his crew are friendly, honest and easy to work with. They did an impeccable job of removing wallpaper, meticulously prepping walls and painting most of the rooms in our house. Francisco and his team show up on time and work quickly. They were also very accommodating with adding on a few extra walls and areas that needed attention. I will absolutely use them again. We could not be happier with the quality of New Era Pro Painters work. I cannot recommend this company highly enough!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
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Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+20

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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On A Roll, JS LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He did such a wonderful job and took the time to make sure it was done right. He helped me understand how much to order and was extremely patient. I love my new office and bathroom wallpaper!"
Kirk House
Kirk House
Dining Room
Dining Room
Dining Room

+31

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Luxury Home Improvements
4.9(
263
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired LHI twice to remove wallpaper, different painters came each time. The first painters were extremely fast and efficient. The second painters had a lot of difficulty removing the wallpaper because there were multiple laters of wallpaper. Both times the painters were very punctual, clean and professional."
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+22

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A&Z wallpaper
5.0(
13
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went perfectly. Wallpaper was expertly installed and looks sensational. The installer was professional, polite and the paper is perfectly seamless and pattern is perfectly matched. Excellent experience!"
Wallpapering Project
Wallpapering Project
Wallpapering Project
Wallpapering Project
Wallpapering Project

+54

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Awesome Painting
4.9(
18
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

"John and his crew did an amazing job transforming our family room. They were punctual, efficient, and professional. Their price was affordable and I would highly recommend them for any painting jobs. We are excited to use them again to paint the rest of our home!"
Small job
Kitchen
Small job
Small job
Small job

+35

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Philadelphia, PA

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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