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Specialty Wallcovering, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Specialty Wallcovering LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Hate To Paint
5.0(
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hate to Paint has a great business model for their size. One partner, Chris, handles the bidding so responsiveness is good and you don't feel like you're holding up the painter who would rather be working during a the busy season. The partner, Una, supervises the paint crews. The crews are Mongolian and admittedly ours did not speak English. But that's OK because Una does and he is there at the beginning of , end of, and at times during the job in addition to being readily available by phone. The crews worked very hard and it appears their work is excellent. It was a difficult job with a very high climb. But what was most gratifying, is that Una discovered a situation where a siding board was bulging out. A less scrupulous painter, or an unsupervised crew, would have just painted it and been done. But Una brought it to my attention and offered to take a few boards out so we could investigate. One of our support straps had not been installed properly. I did a couple weeks of research and when it was time to put it back, Una came out himself and for a reasonable fee, fixed the strap, installed new siding and closed up the hole. That conscientiousness is what I would most recommend."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Prime Coats LLC
4.9(
140
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We first contacted Prime Coats in late March of 2018 to get a quote on painting our house [split level, about 2200 sq ft], garden shed, front porch and back deck. The owner, Nicole Persson, provided us with a detailed estimate & contract, and we spent several months to deciding on colors [we ended up hiring a color consultant--money well spent!] and adjusting the scope of work [we settled on just painting the house, to control costs]. We paid a deposit in early May and Nicole estimated she could start around mid-August. At the end of July, a two-man crew came out to wash the house. One guy sprayed on a cleaning solution and after it soaked in, the other guy followed him, rinsing the solution off with a pressure washer. 2-1/2 hours later they were done. Six days later (2nd week of August) a five-man crew came out and started painting, using a combination of spraying and brushing. In three days they had given the house two coats of paint. On the last day, the foreman also replaced a rotting fascia board (part of the contract) just below the roofline--17 feet off the ground. We did a walkaround and I found a few places that needed some touch-up, and these were fixed on the spot. The next day, somebody came by and picked up all the equipment, leaving us with the leftover paint and very little else to clean up. They did a good job and we're pleased with the result. Our neighbors are pleased with the result. We'd hire Prime Coats again."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Phinney Ridge Painting
4.7(
240
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great company to work with. They really care about ensuring their customers' happiness. They communicate well, kept me apprised of timeline/progress and were very responsive to my requests. They were very detail oriented and made sure I was happy with the work before they wrapped things up. Would definitely hire again."
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Seattle, WA

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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