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Acra Construction LLC
4.4(
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Serving Tucson, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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"Both experiences were positive. All workers showed courtesy and respect. All work was professionally done. Each worker made a serious effort to do his work well. Our property was safe. At the end of each day work areas were cleaned prior to workers leaving. Acra's design center was inspiring. I chose to do much of the shopping from it. That extended the project of a kitchen renovation to a whole house experience! With the most recent project the sheet metal backing for a specific door and replacing wood molding meets the need to protect the area from further damage. We were pleased with all aspects of our experience!"
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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KW's Building And Remodeling
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Serving Tucson, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

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"Great work by KW Building & Remodeling. Worker was extremely skilled in matching texturing on walls and ceiling and did a fabulous job in cleaning up shoddy workmanship from the 70s when the kitchen skylight was originally installed and left in a messy condition only to be hidden by a frosted panel!  The workmanship was top notch in making it look spectacular.
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B&H Painting Services
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Serving Tucson, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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"B & H Painting did an excellent job of painting our house! Extremely professional. Arrived as scheduled, all work (from prep to finish) was beyond our expectations! Would hire again! Highly recommended!"
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Response time3 hrs
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Tucson, AZ

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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