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Frank's Painting and Wallcovering

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Frank's Painting and Wallcovering

5.00(
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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

Experienced interior and exterior painter. Wallpaper removal and installation. Residential and commercial.

"Professional, prompt, efficient with his time, honest, provided information about the scope of work and follow through on everything he said he would do. I will be hiring him again for future home projects"

Nancy C on November 2025

Experienced interior and exterior painter. Wallpaper removal and installation. Residential and commercial.

"Professional, prompt, efficient with his time, honest, provided information about the scope of work and follow through on everything he said he would do. I will be hiring him again for future home projects"

Nancy C on November 2025

CRISTOFF PAINTING & DECORATING

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CRISTOFF PAINTING & DECORATING

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

For 44 years we have provided Interior and Exterior Painting Services for residential and commerical customers in the Bay area! We bring your vision to life. Our dedicated professionals will work with you to revitalize your living space. With our attention to detail, you can trust that we will exceed your expections. *High Customer Satisfaction* *On-Time Completion* *Professional Expertise* *Reliable and Trustworthy* Contact us TODAY, for your FREE estimate!

"Everything went according to plan. On time and on budget."

Michael L on May 2025

For 44 years we have provided Interior and Exterior Painting Services for residential and commerical customers in the Bay area! We bring your vision to life. Our dedicated professionals will work with you to revitalize your living space. With our attention to detail, you can trust that we will exceed your expections. *High Customer Satisfaction* *On-Time Completion* *Professional Expertise* *Reliable and Trustworthy* Contact us TODAY, for your FREE estimate!

"Everything went according to plan. On time and on budget."

Michael L on May 2025

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Gene's Painting

4.92(
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Gene's Painting

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

Gene’s Painting is owned and operated by Gene and Rosie LeDoux. We have been providing year-round painting services throughout the Bay Area for over 35 years. When you call Gene’s Painting, you will schedule your appointment with Rosie, and you will meet Gene for your free estimate. Check out more projects on our website- https://www.genepaintingcontractor.com/

"Fantastic. My house looks terrific. Gene walked the house with me and assured me that his team could address all my concerns, including cracked stuuco and dry rot. They did a great job and everything looks better than I could ever hope for. They even managed to match old paint colors from 40 years ago, that are no longer available. I would recommend and use Gene's Painting again in a heartbeat."

Kenneth T on May 2024

Gene’s Painting is owned and operated by Gene and Rosie LeDoux. We have been providing year-round painting services throughout the Bay Area for over 35 years. When you call Gene’s Painting, you will schedule your appointment with Rosie, and you will meet Gene for your free estimate. Check out more projects on our website- https://www.genepaintingcontractor.com/

"Fantastic. My house looks terrific. Gene walked the house with me and assured me that his team could address all my concerns, including cracked stuuco and dry rot. They did a great job and everything looks better than I could ever hope for. They even managed to match old paint colors from 40 years ago, that are no longer available. I would recommend and use Gene's Painting again in a heartbeat."

Kenneth T on May 2024

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Urbina's Painting Company

4.69(
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Urbina's Painting Company

4.69(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
232 local quotes requested

Are you searching for a reliable painting contractor in San Jose, CA who understands your unique needs and delivers exceptional results? Look no further Urbina's Painting Company is a locally owned and operated business with a passion for transforming residential and commercial spaces into vibrant works of art. Since we began in 2018, we've been dedicated to providing top-notch painting services that exceed your expectations.

"We recently hired Urbinas to paint our front door and wouldn't recommend them. Ulysses came out to paint the door only to tell us that he wasn't able to paint a door that wasn't hung in the doorway and asked us to get our contractor to hang the door and install the hardware before painting. After having the door installed Ulysses and his father painted the door but forgot to paint the top and bottom of the door which voided our warranty with the door company. The door company came out and asked if we had hired someone who was licensed and bonded because the work didn't reflect someone who follows the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America standards. When we asked for a refund Ulysses blamed us saying we should have told him to paint the top and bottom and we are now left with a door that is now out of warranty and have to pay for another licensed and bonded painter to fix the mistake."

Kelsie W on November 2024

Are you searching for a reliable painting contractor in San Jose, CA who understands your unique needs and delivers exceptional results? Look no further Urbina's Painting Company is a locally owned and operated business with a passion for transforming residential and commercial spaces into vibrant works of art. Since we began in 2018, we've been dedicated to providing top-notch painting services that exceed your expectations.

"We recently hired Urbinas to paint our front door and wouldn't recommend them. Ulysses came out to paint the door only to tell us that he wasn't able to paint a door that wasn't hung in the doorway and asked us to get our contractor to hang the door and install the hardware before painting. After having the door installed Ulysses and his father painted the door but forgot to paint the top and bottom of the door which voided our warranty with the door company. The door company came out and asked if we had hired someone who was licensed and bonded because the work didn't reflect someone who follows the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America standards. When we asked for a refund Ulysses blamed us saying we should have told him to paint the top and bottom and we are now left with a door that is now out of warranty and have to pay for another licensed and bonded painter to fix the mistake."

Kelsie W on November 2024

Homfix Inc.

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Homfix Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a Home Improvement and design Company that provides all type of home services from A to Z, Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel, Additions, Roof, Solar Panels, and ect..

We are a Home Improvement and design Company that provides all type of home services from A to Z, Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel, Additions, Roof, Solar Panels, and ect..

The Gooden Group

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The Gooden Group

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45 years of experience

The Gooden Group is a full service real estate development and construction firm with the in-house expertise to execute virtually every facet of a project's life cycle. Through its central office and its affiliate companies, The Bedford Group, TMC Management, and Urban X Marketing, Gooden Group is also able to assume hands-on management of its properties, as well as implement the necessary sales and marketing activities for their new home communities.

The Gooden Group is a full service real estate development and construction firm with the in-house expertise to execute virtually every facet of a project's life cycle. Through its central office and its affiliate companies, The Bedford Group, TMC Management, and Urban X Marketing, Gooden Group is also able to assume hands-on management of its properties, as well as implement the necessary sales and marketing activities for their new home communities.

Mcgavin painting

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Mcgavin painting

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26 years of experience

Mcgavin painting is a family owned and operated business we do all types of painting and stucco repair.

Mcgavin painting is a family owned and operated business we do all types of painting and stucco repair.

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pena painting

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pena painting

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I'm sole proprietor Painter with 20 years experience, I know how to do a good prep work job and especially how to paint spraying or brushing trim and doors especially by hand, we can do oil base paint too.

"I've used them for the last 10 years. They did an excellent job. They were vey trustworthy, did a great job."

Mary Anne . on March 2022

I'm sole proprietor Painter with 20 years experience, I know how to do a good prep work job and especially how to paint spraying or brushing trim and doors especially by hand, we can do oil base paint too.

"I've used them for the last 10 years. They did an excellent job. They were vey trustworthy, did a great job."

Mary Anne . on March 2022

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INNOVATION PAINTING

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INNOVATION PAINTING

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

?️? 21 years of expertise in San Mateo- Interior & Exterior Painting! Transform your space with our skilled team: Call (415) 696-6778 TODAY for a free project estimate and elevate your home's aesthetic! ??

"Great work from Daniel and his team. Innovation Painting took care of our home in San Francisco. Prompt, friendly, and great attention to detail. After they were done painting, Daniel walked me around the property to go over things they uncovered while painting, like suggested repairs, which I very much appreciated. I would absolutely recommend Innovation Painting. Thanks!"

Jonathan L on July 2020

?️? 21 years of expertise in San Mateo- Interior & Exterior Painting! Transform your space with our skilled team: Call (415) 696-6778 TODAY for a free project estimate and elevate your home's aesthetic! ??

"Great work from Daniel and his team. Innovation Painting took care of our home in San Francisco. Prompt, friendly, and great attention to detail. After they were done painting, Daniel walked me around the property to go over things they uncovered while painting, like suggested repairs, which I very much appreciated. I would absolutely recommend Innovation Painting. Thanks!"

Jonathan L on July 2020

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branchhandyman.com

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branchhandyman.com

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32 years of experience

Honesty, integrity, and Quality Workmanship Guarantee: On schedule completion Cost-effective process from beginning to end Final product exceeds expectations

Honesty, integrity, and Quality Workmanship Guarantee: On schedule completion Cost-effective process from beginning to end Final product exceeds expectations

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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in San Francisco, CA

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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