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Frank's Painting and Wallcovering
5.0(
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Frank did an excellent job installing the wallpaper in our nursery! He had to re-finish the wall smooth first to give the best visual appearance for the wallpaper. He was very responsive in discussing and scheduling the job, and very open and helpful in reviewing project scope and options. He looked for the best solution for our job. His install was great, looks amazing, and he also put in extra effort to work around a fuse box in the wall. Great work and experience, highly recommended!"
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+39

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G.Z.L Painting
5.0(
67
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very pleased to work with G.Z.L Painting. Adam is very responsive and very easy to communicate with. Whether it is email or text message, he responds promptly and addresses all my questions. We had the entire exterior of our house painted and we are very happy and satisfied with Adam's and his team's work. We will continue to use Adam's services in the future and would recommend him to anyone."
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Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Dry rot in wood siding.

+58

Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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BENAVIDES DRYWALL, INC.
4.9(
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hector and his son are very pleasant and easy to work with. I asked them to be complete by a certain date and they actually finished a little earlier. I highly recommend them and their cost is reasonable. If I need other drywall work done I would readily call them again"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Urbina's Painting Company
4.4(
14
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive, great work and they got the work done on time. Used Urbina's Painting for full interior and exterior painting project and they were able to come in with the right number of people to do the job. Very professional and clean work - properly covered everything to protect furniture and flooring. They also did a great job preparing - filling holes, dents, fixing drywall issues etc. We were very happy with the final result."
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Painting - Interior Project

+74

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pacific Drywall & Painting Inc
4.9(
101
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Both steps were extremely well done by the popcorn removal contractor and then by the painter. I would definitely use this company again. They were responsive, punctual, friendly, and did an amazing job!"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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SO UNIQUE PAINTING & DECORATING
4.8(
124
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It took me a long time to find the right company to paint the outside of my home, but very thankful I found So Unique Painting! The whole process was great! The workers that did the job were so good, they worked so hard and painted the entire house in just two days, couldn't even believe they could finish that fast. Everything was pretty flawless, only a few minor spots they missed but fixed quickly upon my bringing it to their attention. I also felt like the pricing was very fair, I did not feel like they were trying to over charge me, I did a ton of research before and they charged me right where industry standard indicated I should be! I have a single family home and was charged $3,400, original price was $3,800 but I received a $200 discount for Angie's list special at the time and another $200 discount for removing all the gutters and drain spouts on my own, so they were not included in the paint job as I would be putting new ones up at a later time. This price was based on two colors total. Very happy with the work and the employees! Thanks so much!"
Recommended by93%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

Warranties offered

"This is the second time I have used Stanford Painting, and in both cases I was very happy with the results. They charged a fair price and the service and quality of the work was top notch. This time I they painted the trim on the our house. In some cases it needed scraping and even repair. They did all that and did an excellent job of painting. The crew was very professional, did not get any paint on areas they shouldn't have, and cleaned up every day. There was a full crew every day so that the job was finished quickly. I highly recommend Stanford Painting."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Sunseri Painting
4.9(
28
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went extremely  well.  Joe Sunseri and two helpers showed up at 8:00 AM, as promised.  Although Joe gave an estimate of 8-10 hours, they completed the job in a little over 6 hours, including cleanup and removal of their furniture covers, ladders and other material. <br /> I was especially appreciative of how quiet they all were.  I've had painters in the past who, prior to getting their paint and ladders out, made sure they had a place to set up their boom-boxes and drink coolers.  We had none of that from Joe's crew.  They were all so quiet, I made a few trips through the house just to make sure everything was all right. <br /> When the job was done, my wife and I made a finally inspection trip through the house and found everything was done to our satisfaction.  We were very pleased. <br /> The next time I need interior painting done, Joe Sunseri will be my first call. <br /> <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Freddy Hernandez
4.9(
44
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The new sliding glass door and adjacent windows were installed on time and at budget. Both interior and exterior finish detail is excellent. While I had him there, I asked for a quote on a "minor" bathroom remodel (replace existing tub, sink and toilet) and before I was finished, it became a complete gut job. Freddy just smiled and said yes when I asked for changes and was very fair with the add-on costs to the project. The new travertine installation was done with great attention to detail, especially the new tub deck. There was a slight glitch when the medicine cabinets were installed a couple of inches too low (based on the plan) which required changing the faucet and cutting the vanity legs a bit to make everything fit. It was a relatively minor hiccup in an otherwise pretty involved project. The end result is a cohesive, bright, modern bathroom (thanks to a good design...) and very well executed by Freddy and his crew. So, after the bathroom turned out so well, I asked for a quote to paint the kitchen cabinets, remove the old appliances, install new ones, and again because I kept asking for more, the final result included adding a couple of new cabinets, plumbing for a dishwasher, new sink and faucet, lights, hardware and counters and painting the entire condo. Freddy did an excellent job fitting a new cabinet in a space that wasn't completely plumb, using a combination of mud and trim to make it look perfect. He's a good problem solver and proved this over and over. He recommended sound insulation in a bedroom that shares a wall with the neighboring unit, an excellent suggestion that works beautifully. The neighbors confirmed they don't hear a thing. He also suggested skim coating the walls and ceiling to make them smooth and while it did cost more, the end result is fantastic! It was a great time and cost saver that Freddy or a member of his crew could handle the minor plumbing and electrical changes without waiting for outside subcontractors. Oh yeah, he also removed old brick from the fireplace hearth and created a smooth facing giving the fireplace a clean, contemporary look in an otherwise architecturally non-descript mid-century unit. He's a very agreeable fellow and rolls well with changes and do-overs, and there were lots of each. He had keys from the beginning of the project, and it wasn't unusual to find him there on weekends and holidays finishing something. The unit was vacant during this time. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again or refer to friends."
Recommended by97%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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