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Avatar for Affordable Weaver Painting
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

"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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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."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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

11 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

"My husband and I could not be more pleased with the outstanding and polite service we received. We wanted to remodel our master bedroom that looked awful, we needed wall paper removal in the master bathroom and also drywall repair on the ceiling. They took care of everything for us they did wonders to our master bed and bathroom. Above all they were very polite and professional. The owner was very communicative and made sure to explain to us every step of the process. Their work exceeded our expectations and their price was very reasonable. I would not hesitate to use them again in the future."
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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
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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

"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!"
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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