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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with the results from Wilbur Gonzalez and his crew. His estimate was spot on, he worked with my schedule and did a great job. He plastered, painted and restored a room that had been severely neglected for many years. I would highly recommend him and his team."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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world wide painters
4.8(
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job, apartment looks brand new, Eric and his helper were courteous and super efficient. I actually enjoyed having them. A 1000% grade. Could not asked for a better job and they cleaned up beautifully afterwards."
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+158

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Merino's Home Solutions
4.8(
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Julio did an excellent job on our recent project. He was punctual, professional and worked within my schedule. We will be hiring him again when we work on the kitchen."
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+33

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Purely Paint
5.0(
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

" We originally wanted two water stained ceilings patched and painted and the living room re-painted. We met Mike who promptly met us after we requested an estimate. Having been in the financial industry for decades I've come across all kinds of sales people and I'm proud to say that Mike is not like any of them. Mike is friendly, genuine, professional and likeable. He is neither phony or pushy. He was pleasant and understanding of our needs. He told us what had to be done and gave us a reasonable estimate that never varied. His painters, Nino and Willie were assigned to our project. These two gentlemen were a pleasure to have in our home. We were extremely comfortable with them. Their work was truly professional and shamed the previous work done in our home. They arrived ahead of time and left the rooms clean and spotless. Their work was meticulous and showed off their skills. We were so impressed that we immediately hired them to repaint the stairwell and the bedrooms upstairs. "
Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
OnCall Wallpaper
5.0(
3
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: Quick response

"OnCall Wallpaper has done 7 separate jobs for me- each one more increasingly difficult than the next and each one executed flawlessly which is why we keep coming back!! Gerard is a true pleasure to work with, he is professional, courteous, kind and has very fair, competitive and reasonable pricing. He truly wants to make projects work for his customers. Him and his crew are true masters at their skill - we’ve had him hang high end custom murals, grass cloth, extremely intricate designs that required precise and very difficult matching, strange shaped rooms, small rooms and gigantic rooms, repair work to existing wallpaper, and rooms that needed a ton of wall prep work before they could be wallpapered. Gerard and his team have completed each with stunning precision and care, and in very timely turnarounds. Crew is extremely kind, friendly and tidy. If you are looking for a high end experience, and want your project to come out more beautiful than expected every time- look no further than OnCall for all of your wallpaper needs- no matter the difficulty or size of the project!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greenovative Home Improvement
4.5(
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Antonio, at Greenovative, was great. I really enjoyed his professionalism. He and his crew found creative ways to decrease the price of the project. We are happy we gave Greenovative this project. Honestly, we will use them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Valley Stream, NY

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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