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Barnett's Best For Less Painting Co
4.6(
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Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

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"Steve did a fine job of helping me achieve the look we wanted on our cedar plank home. All went well and the house looks great."
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Rockwood Painting Contractors, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great experience. Dave and his team were very professional and gave our home the attention to detail that they would give to their own homes. Beautiful job! <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pioneer Basement Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic! This project was stress free from start to finish, and I would highly recommend Pioneer. We felt comfortable when we had our consultation and the crew was courteous, friendly and very considerate of our home. Our basement looks and feels great."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Kiss Coatings
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Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

"I purchased a big deal from Angie's List and their services turned out great. I did not pay anything extra other than the big deal purchase. They were very good and I would like to give them an "A" across the board."
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Unified Restoration Systems
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Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was really great. I ended up calling them the night of the flood, they were there the next day and they removed the water out. They were professional, very good on their job, they were able to get things done and cleaned up as faster as they could and they were very efficient."
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Youngstown, OH

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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