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InTuition Painting
4.9(
35
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Serving Rock Island, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are extremely happy with the job they did. Very professional and worked well with us. I think they went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with the work!!!"
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+18

Response time7 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Painting Pros
5.0(
20
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Serving Rock Island, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Painting Pros did a great job painting my garage walls, ceiling, doors and trim . The job was completed on schedule and the quality of the work is excellent. Doug is very professional. He addressed all of my concerns and answered all of my questions about the project. I would not hesitate to ask Painting Pros to do my next painting project."
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Monmouth Grey house

+32

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
The Handy Human LLC
New to Angi

Serving Rock Island, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Hello, I'm John, owner and sole proprietor of The Handy Human. I've been doing general home maintenance and repair my whole life, and am not immune to the never-ending to-do list that can plague most homeowners. If your personal home or rental property needs an upgrade or general maintenance, I am your human. There is no job too small for a helping hand in this world. Let's work together to shorten that list so you can get back to enjoying your home as it is meant to be.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Aaron Sweeney Painting
5.0(
18
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Serving Rock Island, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Aaron gave us an estimate, and we eventually decided on a panty-laundry room area with tall ceilings, which was completed in two days. Two days before the kitchen renovation! He fit us into his schedule. We are very grateful. The painting job was well done. It looked nice, and our walls were in bad shape before he started. The old wallpaper we took off left a mess behind. They cleaned the walls and made everything look great! We would hire Aaron Sweeney for painting again in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Daily Decor
5.0(
8
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Serving Rock Island, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is the second time we have used Chandra. She repainted our bathroom cabinets, vanity, shutters and replaced the hardware. The color I chose wasn't exactly how it looked on the box so she added black to it and it came out absolutely perfect!! I highly recommend her- she is booked out a month or so in advance and because she is really good- she is worth the wait."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Iossi Construction Inc
4.5(
32
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Serving Rock Island, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1952

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went well. They completed the job in three days. They cleaned up after themselves and my yard was not a mess after they left. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />I would recommend them to anyone. <br />"
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Honey-Do Handyman
4.4(
5
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Serving Rock Island, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The week prior we had contacted another local handyman to do the installation, and had he cancelled on us the day of the appointment.  I called these guys and they had a cancellation the following day and installed the fan for us then.  They were extremely professional and even cleaned up after themselves.  We have some smaller projects we want done around the house, and will for sure us them again."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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J & J Painting
5.0(
3
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Serving Rock Island, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very good and excellent. They were excellent, it was a one worker, he painted some works. It was perfect and I have no any complaints and they did a wonderful job. No spills and the line between the ceiling and the wall was perfect and there were no run and it was a totally professional job."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Artios Painting
3.6(
5
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Serving Rock Island, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fast and efficient. Was thankful how fast he was able to get the projects I needed done. Replaced a window, shower faucet and some plumbing with my water heater. Everything looks great."
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Rock Island, IL

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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