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CYR PAINTING & RESTORATION
5.0(
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Serving Wakefield, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was an extremely large painting project that began in late March and finished up in Mid-June--nine-plus weeks in length. To go along with such a large project--and large expense--were a bit of nerves too. The church had been completely painted approx. 5 years ago by another contractor and the coating was already failing in a big way. Cyr Painting was highly recommended by one of the church Trustees who had Cyr Painting paint their own home one year earlier and were thoroughly impressed with their professionalism and quality. Cyr's formula to address the deteriorating paint was to completely strip off all old paint and build up a new foundation. A labor-intensive project. To reduce costs, Cyr used a spray-on paint stripper where they could to speed up paint removal. In the end, nearly all of the paint was removed, right down to bare wood. The bare clapboards were then sanded smooth with palm-sanders and the nails reset. A thinned coat of oil-based primer was applied. Next they filled any dents with an exterior wood putty and gave everything a quick sanding again. Wow, it was smooth! Then a full oil-based primer coat went on followed by two coats of a latex stain. A total of four coats of paint went on the church. At some point between coats of paint, they caulked around windows and clapboard ends. One window had some rotten wood along the window sill and vertical trim piece which they replaced and it blended right in. One of Cyr Painting's key assets is their employees. Extremely professional, polite, dedicated with a hint of being characters is a pretty good description. The two foremen or main "characters" are Ernie and Jeff. Two good loud-and-proud guys as well as the other painters on the team. And the owner, John Cyr, was super to work with. Extremely sincere and dedicated to doing the best job. Very mindful of the budget and even took steps towards the end of the project to stay close to the original estimate. With limited resources, the church greatly appreciated John Cyr's diligence in holding to the budget. As he said, his name and his company's name and reputation are on full display. All in all, we're very happy with the painting of our old and traditional New England church. Cyr Painting took the time and effort to ensure the church paint won't fail like the prior paint job. In fact, the New England paint representatives stopped by the church and said they would guarantee the paint due to all the preparations Cyr Painting had done. Do it right the first time and it will last. Highly, highly recommend Cyr Painting. One small reason why?... they even washed the windows, inside and outside before leaving. Not even the church has done that in a while. Jobsite was always clean and tidy too. Fantastic job. The church stands once again a proud and humble servant to the community and our Lord."
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Kelly A Francis Paint
4.9(
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Serving Wakefield, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! Kelly did a great job painting and cleaning up. She painted one bathroom and the finished basement. She also took down the exterior shutters, repainted them and put them back up. Would definitely hire again!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
OCEAN STATE PROPERTY SERVICES
5.0(
89
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Serving Wakefield, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George has provided handyman services at my home in the past. Early 2021, I hired Ocean State Property Services to do a kitchen renovation. It did not go as planned due to supply chain disruption and freight carrier delays that resulted in my cabinets arriving damaged from the manufacturer, this did not sit well with OSPS and they quit the job early. George and his team did a great job with the demolition, plumbing and industry connections (i.e. flooring, countertops, plastering). The downside was inefficient communication and negative attitude stemming from the contractor's frustration. In the end, George did not complete the job but left on amicable terms. I would hire George again for another job that had "less moving parts" to it. PS His helpers are fantastic!"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JJJ Painting & Construction
4.7(
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Serving Wakefield, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Thank you for considering JJJ Painting & Construction for all of your remodeling and renovation needs. We are a family run company, dedicated to customer satisfaction. Here at JJJ we are known to take immense pride in EVERYTHING we do. We use the best quality materials available (usually Pittsburgh, Sherwin Williams, or Benjamin Moore) for our residential painting. We give each and every project 110% percent, no matter the size. Our job is not complete until you're completely satisfied. We want you to reap the benefits of our labor whether entertaining or relaxing in your beautiful new space! Give us a call today for a FREE Detailed Competitive Estimate.

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters® of Southern Rhode Island
4.4(
48
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Serving Wakefield, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went very well. We had one unfortunate thing occur. The second day of painting, the gas company decided to teat up our street causing clouds of dirt to fly all day. We had to tell the paint crew not to paint that day when they arrived. They were pleasant about it, acted professionally and returned early the next day to get back to work."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Wakefield, RI

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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