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Marioni Custom Painting
4.7(
250
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr Marioni was great to work with but....his painters touched up wood work with a paint that did not match. It was def my fault for leaving the wrong color in the house. But instead of painting the whole door or recommending buying the correct color the painters touched up the doors with a light tan on white doors. Doesn’t look good. But the walls and ceiling looks great. I would have liked a response from the owner when I reached out after the door color error but didn’t."
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+345

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Affordable Weaver Painting
4.7(
416
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I obtained 3 quotes for painting in my house which included removing old wallpaper in one room before painting and included included a bedroom, bath and hallway. Affordable Weaver is truly affordable. Their cost estimate was 40% less than the other 2 quotes. The team of 4 arrived promptly at 7:30 am and finished the job in 1 day. Very neat and clean with no paint drippings on my wood baseboards or floor. The owners are a pleasure to deal with and the painting crew took time to understand what color paint I needed in each room. Highly recommend!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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New Era Pro Painting Inc
4.9(
27
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m in love with my newly painted home. New Era Peo painting was able to bring my vision to life. The team was super professional and friendly. My house was done in a timely manner. If you need your home or business painted this is definitely the company you want to go with."
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Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+21

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luxury Home Improvements
4.9(
263
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding!!! Excellent workmanship. We hired them to paint the interior of our new house and we couldn’t have asked for a better quality of work. They painted the entire first and second flour except for the basement where the floors were not finished yet so we scheduled the painting of the basement for next month. They also did wallpaper removal in the powder and laundry rooms and we were amazed by the final result. The walls were in pretty bad shape under that old wallpaper but they worked on them with spackle and sanding then painted them and the final texture was so smooth and neat, nobody would have guessed there was wallpaper before. I honestly think they are the best."
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+22

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A&Z wallpaper
5.0(
13
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

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!"
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+54

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Awesome Painting
4.9(
18
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

"Awesome Painting is, awesome. John is fast, professional, and goes above and beyond to make sure the job gets done right. We had wallpaper removed and walls and cabinets painted. He is reliable, friendly, and we will definitely hire him again. A rare find. Highly recommend!"
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+35

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Doyle Drywall Co
4.7(
137
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"Fantastic, smooth. Builder's grade tape had pulled away from the existing drywall leaving cracks and rippling in the drywall. Replaced a section of drywall from a half wall that we damaged. Re-taped, spackled and smoothed to a nice pre-paint finish. Quick and efficient. Kept the area clean. Confirmed the damage was not due to bad roofing. Would use Larry again! He is extremely professional and courteous. A rare contractor in today's world.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Dominic's Painting
4.6(
129
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Dominic's Painting to paint the entire exterior of my old (1700's) colonial home in the Summer of 2017. This was a very big project and they did such a fantastic job that I hired them once again to paint (and wallpaper) the interior of my house in late 2017. I was totally satisfied with all the work that they did. They were punctual, hardworking and very professional at all times. I had gotten several other job estimates before hiring them and their price was the most reasonable for the work. John is a pleasure to work with and I have no hesitation in recommending this company to anyone who needs either interior or exterior paining done. I particularly recommend them for the difficult job of painting an old home. My home needed a lot of plastering and special care and nothing was a problem for them. They went above and beyond my expectations-always ready to do anything that was needed. Check this company out before you hire anyone else!"
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Recommended by95%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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