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Frank's Painting and Wallcovering
5.0(
27
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I was referred to Frank my my interior designer who is a big fan of his work from previous projects. Frank placed wallpaper in the office immaculately and did some other painting around the house. He is very efficient and his work is flawless. No seams or bubbles. I have gotten many compliments and will continue to hire him again for future projects. I highly recommend - superb service"
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+39

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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G.Z.L Painting
5.0(
69
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Interior Painting Project
Before
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(
21
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hector did a fabulous job!!! He was polite, prompt and knew what he was doing. He exceeded my expectations! I will be using him again when the need arises."
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

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ulises was great! He listened to my ideas and gave me great recommendations for paint colors. The job looks amazing. I will definitely use him for future projects!"
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+74

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Stanford Painting
4.8(
74
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"Very pleased with communicationm process and quality. On-site crew leader went over and above what I expected, doing a couple of small repairs, and returned after work was done to remove a paint stain from upholstered chair."
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+13

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fine Point Painting
4.6(
54
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill and his team did a FANTASTIC job painting our new home that was in need of some bright new paint.  The walls were in pretty awful shape with lots of dings, drywall issues, some walls needing wall paper removal not to mention the crown molding either needing to be replaced or smoothed out.  Bill came for an estimate right away when I contacted him (accommodating after work hours) and spent a lot of time with me discussing how he'd do the job and explaining different aspects of painting to me. I had a lot of questions and he was patient and so informative.  He also happily came back out to the house to answer follow up questions before he started the job.
He arrived with his crew on time right when he said he'd start the job and they finished on time in 4 days. I couldn't believe the amount of prep work they did to get the walls in good shape to paint and in the end, it looks amazing. Everyone compliments me on what a great job they did and how good the house looks now- it's amazing what paint can do!
Bill is so knowledgeable and is always happy to answer your questions.   He also will let you proceed as you planned without complaint (I really wanted to use BM colors vs. color matching to Behr paint) and go the extra mile to make sure you are happy with the job in the end.  He even spaced out painting the bedrooms so I'd have somewhere to sleep each night!
The tape job they did to make sure none of our stuff was damaged was impressive and they cleaned up so well. His crew is friendly, professional, and I had no problem letting them come into the house each day while we were at work to do the job.
We will have them back to do some other paints jobs we have planned, but we so happy we found Bill and his team!
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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DJS PAINTING
4.9(
19
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"DJ's recommended a color scheme and painted the exterior of our house. They weren't the lowest or highest quote, but they did an excellent job, went out of their way to please, great/friendly/nice crew and I would highly recommend them. They also spent a lot of time on the prep work on a 30 year old stucco house."
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Decorative Painting
DJS Painting
DJS Painting

+11

Recommended by100%of homeowners
R J Leonard Painting
5.0(
16
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

"He was a local painter. He and his team of painters were terrific. He did a real good job. The job cost me $3000. His price was good. I had received other estimates for the work and his estimate was the most reasonable. They were very well organized, very informative. Their work ethics was excellent. They completed the work in three days that included, preparation, trim, and double layers. They consulted with me from time to time regarding my requirements. They worked from the minute they came out to the moment they left. They took only a lunch break. The owner, Mr. Leonard, had to go out of town. His team continued to work, providing the same quality of work, in his entire absence. They continued as if he were there. He didn?t call me back regarding the questions that I had. However, his team repeatedly asked me questions regarding what and how I wanted things done. When he came back, I told him that I was very impressed with the team and that he had a trustworthy team. It was an excellent team. I am planning to use him for the interior painting, shortly. I will ask for the same team to do the job. I had a really good experience with them. His prices were extremely reasonable. I am extremely happy with the quality of their work. They dug away the dirt from the foundation of the house and painted below the dirt line. It was extraordinary. They put the dirt back. They were very clean. They cleaned up after themselves everyday. At the end of the job, they cleaned everything again and hauled it all away. They did an awesome job. They came out on time. They would inform me in advance as to the time they would arrive. They would come out within 15 minutes of the designated time. I will definitely use them again in the future for interior painting."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Paintrite Pros
4.7(
15
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am overall unhappy with the final job. Lots of touch up left for me. I just am Not a fan of Spray jobs. I have lots of leaves painted that when touched reveal unpainted surface. My T-1-11 groves all need to be hit with a brush... I have to repaint lots of nail holes inside and out. Lots of scrubing the wood floors and cabinets to remove overspray. I asked and showed the primer and paint to them for the bid but the primer step was skipped and that made the paint not go as far or cover as well. Too late after. The customer should be listened to. Not told the paint has primer."
Fence painting
Exterior painting
Interior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project

+135

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Trimble Construction & Custom Painting
5.0(
13
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Trimble Construction and Custom Painting. They patched and repaired cracks, matched texture of walls, carefully matched paint color to each room, were neat and cleaned up after each day of work. I couldn't be happier. Great job!"
New deck / bath remodel, kitchen remodel/ painting
New deck / bath remodel, kitchen remodel/ painting
New deck / bath remodel, kitchen remodel/ painting
New deck / bath remodel, kitchen remodel/ painting
New deck / bath remodel, kitchen remodel/ painting

+40

Recommended by76%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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