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Home Transformations Inc
4.9(
482
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Serving Saint-Paul, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you decide to work with this company, I would strongly recommend getting everything in writing and making sure expectations are very clearly documented from the start. Throughout the process, some of the team, including the owner, was extremely condescending and difficult to communicate with. Any time I had a question or concern, it felt like I was being talked down to. Do not recommend "
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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ABSOLUTE PAINTING & FINISHING, LLC
4.9(
39
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Serving Saint-Paul, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Our company aims to provide customers with an extremely high level of painting and finishing craftsmanship through use of premium products and excellent application know-how. We focus not only on immediate results in appearance, but equally on the functionality of the coatings that we apply. By applying the right products in a given situation, we can help decrease costs for our customers in the future; not only with respect to repainting down the road, but also in terms of protecting the structures themselves.\n\nWe offer a complimentary in-home color consultation with a professional decorator who will help you choose the right colors to get you on your way to achieving the look for your home that you've always wanted. The value of this service is $150 and is offered on qualifying projects only. Please call for details.

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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Saint-Paul, MN

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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