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Color Concepts Painting
5.0(
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Serving Sandwich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark was very friendly, professional, responsive and finished the job a timely manner. He gave us a fair estimate and was able to accurately describe the scope of the project up front. We had just bought a 1967 ranch that needed updating and Mark and his team removed some paneling and layers of old painted wallpaper from almost every room in the house, repaired the walls and painted our new house to get it ready for us to move in and make our home. He was also knowledgeable about helping us choose the right paint color and finish. He even stood by his work and helped us fix a snafu weeks later in the bathroom due us not having a working fan. I highly recommend Color Concepts."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Optimus Painting & Restoration
5.0(
31
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Serving Sandwich, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a local painting company that focuses on challenging projects which demand high-level of craftsmanship. For example a historical home presents a challenge in regards to color choice, patching materials and caulks, using the right primers and finishes, etc. Our team consists of professional painters with the highest work ethics. We're licensed, insured, and certified as a lead-safe contractor.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters of Cape Cod
4.8(
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Serving Sandwich, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent experience having the Certa Pro team work on my home. Rich was the estimator and was quite prompt in getting me the quote and the crew that did the work was exceptionally professional, courteous, hard working and did a fantastic job. The crew sent exceeded my expectations."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Stewart Painting Inc
4.6(
25
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Serving Sandwich, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been very pleased so far with services from Stewart Painting out of Hyannis. Initially with Zach, who was our estimator, very prompt, thorough and informative, to the office staff (Carissa, Liam) who have been very helpful and responsive with good follow up to our questions on scheduling and changes to scope. We weren't sure what to expect with the outside house wash...but not only did the shingles look brand new, but gutters and downspouts looked great and there was no damage to landscaping. The exterior Carpentry work and interaction with Matt has been fantastic - he is knowledgeable and informative with good recommendations and his carpentry and installation skills were excellent. Next on the docket will be house painting and later in the year, some inside carpentry and painting as well. We are very satisfied so far with the interactions and the work and look forward to a continuing positive experience"
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Sandwich, MA

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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