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Barone Professional Painting
4.8(
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Dave did an excellent job of painting the wood trim around my windows (total of 9). He arrived on time and was very timely in offering an estimate. He also cleaned all of the windows which are very difficult to clean at any time. Clean-up after the job was complete too. I would definitely recommend Barone Professional Painting for any painting job. The cost for the work was also very reasonable."
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Master Brush Painting Inc
4.5(
188
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic job, we are so pleased with the results. They are very professional and nice to deal with. The crew was polite, and caring with our belongings. If you want a job done right with no problems this is your painters."
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+9

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Hutton Painting & Remodeling
4.5(
401
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We purchased a house that was built in 1969 and nothing had been updated. We have been slowly remodeling and decided to contract someone out for the drywall work. We removed wallpaper after wallpaper in each of the rooms and with the removal came some of the drywall. We also decided to completely revamp our kitchen; which included ripping out tree beams that made the room feel smaller as well as cabinets. The beams and kitchen ceilings needed drywall and extensive repairs. Hutton Painting worked hard to repair walls, remove rest of wallpaper, patch up drywall where needed, replace or put drywall where it was missing from the removal of cabinets and prep the walls for paint. They were extremely professional and got the job done. The crew even worked around our electrician that came out and we had no electric for 2 days; we very rarely find a company that does that. One of the guys Justin always was there to answer any of our questions and was extremely understanding about our needs. They even walked through the house with us several times and anything we needed to adjust, add on, or fix they did it. We have another full bathroom and bedroom that needs work and we will be calling them again. Great guys and great service. Thank you Hutton Painting and Angies List for this great company."
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Response time5 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Milev Contracting
4.9(
78
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Milev Contracting for wallpaper removal and all your painting requirements. Nick is a perfectionist and the quality of his work is second to none. We hired him to remove the wallpaper and then paint our living room. He has transformed this formerly drab room into a one of beauty. Thank you Nick!!"
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+9

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Timothy's Painting
4.8(
49
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Timothy was extremely professional and a very positive person to have in our home. He immediately impressed me as the only painter that measured all the walls and spaces before giving me a detailed estimate with a breakdown of the work in each separate area. We gladly paid the $1650 deposit in mid-April to schedule his time required for the job, and waited for our turn in his busy schedule in mid-June. His Office Manger was very professional and kept us to date, all estimates were emailed and all documentation was very detailed. When the job directly before us finished faster than expected, we were glad to have him begin the work about a week early. He began removing the wallpaper in the Powder Room and then moved through the Entryway area in a very efficient manner. He worked multiple sections at a time, as one area dried, he was working on another wall. Tim expertly covered our hardwood floors and there was not one single drop off paint found on them.

Tim is a very positive person, who is extremely polite and I was very comfortable having him in my home, both alone with me and at times by himself. The finished product is truly amazing, as our neighbors came to see how it looked (our very wallpapered home was well known by the women in our neighborhood) They were shocked to see our entryway looked as if it had never been wallpapered at all.

The late date of this review is completely by my oversight; I crossed it off my project list by mistake. We look forward to working with Timothy's Painting for future projects.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Papa's Painting Inc
4.8(
78
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"Our house badly needed painting. Estimation process: Mike from Papa's Painting came to give the estimate a few days after I contacted them, had suggestions as to color, materials needed for some repairs and products that would enhance the look of the house. He explained the process, length of time needed to complete the job and when they could start. He met every deadline. Painting: Mike, Brandon, Brian and Phil worked on our job. They arrived every morning, worked for the entire day and did a beautiful job power washing, scraping, priming and painting the house. They asked questions if necessary. All communication was pleasant. We highly recommend Papa's Painting."
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+78

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Ivy Lees Home Improvement
4.7(
13
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marvin did a great job painting our entire interior (walls and ceilings for 3BR ranch, excluding the laundry room and closets) at a reasonable price. The quality of his work was very good -- even though our house was brand new, the builder's paint job was mediocre. Marvin sanded and patched areas, including the drywalled garage, and dealt with the flat paint that was originally used. It sucked up the new paint like crazy, but now there is such a nice light sheen on smooth walls everywhere. He was professional at all times, worked quietly (a plus since we work from home) and cleaned up after every visit. Our job required a little more than a week's worth of work, so as an individual contractor on a few occasions Marvin had to reschedule or change his start time. If you have the flexibility, though, it was well worth any schedule adjustments."
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+107

Recommended by92%of homeowners
RON YOHE PAINTING
4.2(
53
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Emergency services offered

"Ron did a great job for a good price on our new house, painting the exterior.  Got the work done in the time he said he would.  Ron seems to be an old-school guy that does not take credit card and uses a handshake or conversation to seal the deal.  Was worried at first but he did everything we asked.  Other painters could not match our timing or were very expensive.  Good work.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Prolific Painting
4.5(
92
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"it went wonderfully.well. The painters Nate and his associates were absolutely wonderful. Most of the work was done by Tom and his assistant and they were professional and thorough. All the wallpaper was scraped off and sanded. There were some areas where an unknown glue was used and it took additional time for proper removal, but it was perfect..the baseboards were removed and this was quite difficult since they were screwed into metal studs in the wall. All defects were repaired, the painting and cutting in was perfect. The Doors and jams were painted and one bathroom door was completely stripped and refinished because of damage from steam. It turned out perfectly. They arrived on time, worked hard and were extremely pleasant. The rooms looked fantastic when they were finished. I think their price was very reasonable and the workmanship was excellent. I would not hesitate for one minute to recommend them to anyone. Fabulous job!
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+4

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ULTIMATE CUSTOM PAINTING, LLC
4.4(
335
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work. Moved most of the heavy items in the basement, epoxy finish looks amazing. Third floor room went from blue, orange, purple and lime green child's room to a neutral any age bedroom. They tinted the primer for best coverage of old color, two coats of paint. Instead of just touching up the baseboards as we agreed, they repainted them completely so the finish would look better. This is the second job they've done for us. Wonderful company!
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Pittsburgh, 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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