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G.Z.L Painting
5.0(
56
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went GREAT! Adam is a class act! He shows up when he says he will, he is meticulous with his work, and he is very easy to work with! In this day and age, it’s refreshing to have someone you trust and like do such amazing work! He goes above and beyond without being asked. I highly recommend Adam and G.Z.L. Painting! You will be a happy and satisfied customer! We have used him 3 times and will only use G.Z.L. Painting for our paint jobs! 5 Stars all the way!!"
Interior Painting Project
Before
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Dry rot in wood siding.

+58

Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Urbina's Painting Company
4.4(
14
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Juan Urbina did a horrid job on my fireplace surround first with inability to paint around the mantel and when that was apparent added inappropriate caulking which made the situation even worse. He kept trying different approaches, none of which worked. He seemed to be in over his head in a simple paint job. Told me that he was not licensed but that he and his cousins all worked under an uncles license! He has been unresponsive, unprofessional as well as inept. Beware that he could make a simple project worse rather than better"
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+74

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Stanford Painting
4.9(
64
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"Went beyond outside of house to painting garden hose mounts attached to the house so they would not stand out, rehanging X-mas lights, repairing screens, rehanging door... Work was done with minimum disruption and everything was left nice and clean when the work was done."
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+13

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in San Jose, 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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