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Frank's Painting and Wallcovering
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

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"Frank is great to work with! We had a variety of jobs for him: wallpaper removal, interior painting, and exterior repair and painting, and all were done with excellent results. Frank is fast, reasonable, and ultra-reliable. I look forward to working with him again."
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Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Gene's Painting
4.9(
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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Emergency services offered

"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."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Urbina's Painting Company
4.4(
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Exceptional work! Very thorough and professional. Detailed oriented and executed all work as planned answered all questions. Very satisfied and highly refer for all your paint projects/needs."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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INNOVATION PAINTING
4.8(
185
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Daniel at Innovation has done a couple of exterior house paintings for me, and a terrific job each time, at a decent price. He has good suggestions for the best treatment, supervises his team closely, and the job is thorough and clean. Highly recommend."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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San Francisco Wallpaper
4.7(
3
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

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"It looks great! Patrick is the consummate professional. He prepped the wall and sealed it on the first day, then applied the wallpaper on the second day. He protected my floors and cleaned up afterwards. His work is beautiful. He matched the wallpaper panels expertly, the seams are not evident at all. I would gladly hire him again."
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters of San Francisco
4.7(
56
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"George and his team did a great job at a large interior condominium project. We couldn't have asked for more personal service and professionalism. We would highly recommend CertaPro again."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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SOD Home Group
4.9(
232
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"We hired SOD Home Group for our complete home remodel, and the results are amazing. We’re the owners of a 5,300 square foot home in Los Angeles area that we purchased new in 2005. After all those exceptional years with our three children and pets, it was way pastime for repairs and a refresh. We interviewed several general contractors, and we selected Oren and his team at SOD Home Group because of their experience, knowledge, and vision for our home. They transformed our outdated, worn-out home into a modern showcase. They took the house down to the wood framing. They removed walls to open up the house. They installed bigger, modern windows to open up the house to the outside. Doors were replaced. The kitchen was refreshed with new cabinets & upgraded appliances, floors and a much bigger center island. The upstairs balcony was rebuilt with a modern glass railing. Walk-in showers were installed in all the bathrooms.  They designed and installed a unique revolving television wall in our master bathroom. The construction crew always worked hard to please us. Oren, who managed our project, carefully tracked the project and made sure every detail was properly completed. SOD Home Group’s designer. Eden, who spent countless hours with us in vendor showrooms guiding us through selections of paints, tiles, fixtures, wallpapers, and flooring. Thank you, SOD Home Group, for the incredible work! We are so happy we entrusted you with our home!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Palladino Painting Inc
5.0(
20
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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"Originally, I thought I needed the original wall mounting bracket replaced since the home sellers had inadvertently left the other half of the bracket attached to their own tv, which they'd taken with them. Sergio noted that the replacement bracket was the same as the one on the wall so, in addition to quickly attaching the other half to my tv and mounting, he also suggested I purchase tv brackets from Walmart if I wanted to mount another tv, which would be a real cost saver. He also helped me connect the tv and did all of it quite quickly, which was great. I'd definitely use them again..."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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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