Serving the Greater Kansas City, KS, area since 1992, we are backed with over 30 years of experience in color matching, assisting our customers in choosing the right shade of quality paint, and completing the painting product on time. No matter if you know exactly what color you desire, need your entire property repainted, and dont know where to begin, turn to AJ Construction for our expertise
"Alan did a great job for a fair price. He was efficient, cleaned up the work area, listened to our needs and answered all our questions to our satisfaction. It was just a small, downstairs powder room but he was just as professional and respectful as if it were a bigtime project. We'll be calling him again in the future."
Mike O on April 2025
Serving the Greater Kansas City, KS, area since 1992, we are backed with over 30 years of experience in color matching, assisting our customers in choosing the right shade of quality paint, and completing the painting product on time. No matter if you know exactly what color you desire, need your entire property repainted, and dont know where to begin, turn to AJ Construction for our expertise
"Alan did a great job for a fair price. He was efficient, cleaned up the work area, listened to our needs and answered all our questions to our satisfaction. It was just a small, downstairs powder room but he was just as professional and respectful as if it were a bigtime project. We'll be calling him again in the future."
Mike O on April 2025
The Paint and Wallpaper Specialist has over 33 years of experience in the paint and wallpaper trades. I specialize in paper hanging/removal & wall/trim painting. A happy customer is my top priority.
"Fantastic!!!"
Kathy K on March 2025
The Paint and Wallpaper Specialist has over 33 years of experience in the paint and wallpaper trades. I specialize in paper hanging/removal & wall/trim painting. A happy customer is my top priority.
"Fantastic!!!"
Kathy K on March 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Alex did a great job we love our wall! "
emma m on April 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Alex did a great job we love our wall! "
emma m on April 2025
My name is Ken Turner. I have been painting and repairing homes and businesses since before 1980. With a well-trained crew, I am able to complete your painting job in a timely manner with professionalism. My crew and I are polite and clean-cut. We also carry an A+ rating from the BBB! We are Americans and speak english. Please call me if I can give you a free estimate on any paint job, large or small. Plus, if you want to do the job yourself you can call me for a quick and cheap consultation to ensure you do it the right way, the first time. My portfolio of before and after pictures is available for your review. Additional DBA Ken Turner Painting. Alternate Phone: (816) 358-2705
"Wow, Ken and his team did an amazing job. I hired them to remove essentially an entire main floor of wallpaper, patch the walls, paint the walls and scrape/repair/paint the popcorn ceilings. My house looks amazing! They showed up on time, communicated and were affordable. You may be reading these reviews and think "Wow, looks too good to be true" but it is not. Hire Ken. Ken- feel free to use me as a referral anytime :) Steven G"
Steven G on May 2023
My name is Ken Turner. I have been painting and repairing homes and businesses since before 1980. With a well-trained crew, I am able to complete your painting job in a timely manner with professionalism. My crew and I are polite and clean-cut. We also carry an A+ rating from the BBB! We are Americans and speak english. Please call me if I can give you a free estimate on any paint job, large or small. Plus, if you want to do the job yourself you can call me for a quick and cheap consultation to ensure you do it the right way, the first time. My portfolio of before and after pictures is available for your review. Additional DBA Ken Turner Painting. Alternate Phone: (816) 358-2705
"Wow, Ken and his team did an amazing job. I hired them to remove essentially an entire main floor of wallpaper, patch the walls, paint the walls and scrape/repair/paint the popcorn ceilings. My house looks amazing! They showed up on time, communicated and were affordable. You may be reading these reviews and think "Wow, looks too good to be true" but it is not. Hire Ken. Ken- feel free to use me as a referral anytime :) Steven G"
Steven G on May 2023
Award winning. Background checks & Skill Assessments on employees. Uses licensed subcontractors for plumbing and electrical work.
"ACE was able to come out within a week of us contacting them. The handyman they sent, Joe Cullinan, was punctual, professional and courteous. Got all of the projects done within the allotted time. We were very happy with the services we received and would use them again."
Patti G on October 2024
Award winning. Background checks & Skill Assessments on employees. Uses licensed subcontractors for plumbing and electrical work.
"ACE was able to come out within a week of us contacting them. The handyman they sent, Joe Cullinan, was punctual, professional and courteous. Got all of the projects done within the allotted time. We were very happy with the services we received and would use them again."
Patti G on October 2024
We are a Kansas City, KS based Carpentry General Contractor. Our specialties include (All Phase) Interior and Exterior rehab/remodel. We prefer residential projects, private and commercial . Show me your dream, I'll make it reality.
We are a Kansas City, KS based Carpentry General Contractor. Our specialties include (All Phase) Interior and Exterior rehab/remodel. We prefer residential projects, private and commercial . Show me your dream, I'll make it reality.
We are a locally owned and operated business with over 37 years of experience in the construction industry. We are a company based on Quality & Integrity. We believe honesty is the best policy.
"This company was referred by a friend who had used them for flips in the past and had positive experiences. Perhaps it was due to Randy not being available during our job to run things, but we had an absolutely terrible experience. Long story short, I'd give the final work product a C, and that may be generous. Orlando regularly cut corners or ignored issues, which led to multiple redos. Project was way over schedule and extremely stressful. We were also treated terribly by Jackie, who accused of us lying and being too picky. Long version... We had a pretty straightforward kitchen update, new granite, backsplash, repoly on cabinets and a new wet bar/cabinet to replace a desk. Demo went well and took about a week, then we waited 3 weeks (with no working kitchen) for granite. We had to contact the granite sub directly to get any updates and schedule installation. The initial backsplash install (subway tile) was absolutely terrible and amateurish. No miter cuts on shluter and raw edges on all outside corners. On first redo, Orlando tried to cut corners to reduce tile replacement, so it still looked terrible. Third attempt, not great, but acceptable. Throughout entirety of backsplash installs, no supervisor came to our house to direct the work, so it was left to us to work with Orlando and try to problem solve to correct the problems. After waiting 8 weeks beyond the originally promised date for the cabinet, they installed it in the wrong place and it was not centered under the existing hanging cabinet. We did not notice this until the backsplash was installed and it became obvious. When talking to Orlando about it, he said he noticed it before installing the backsplash. So I guess he was just hoping we wouldn't notice? Another corner cut. To reduce rework, we agreed to moving the upper cabinet and redoing the top row of backsplash. Not ideal, but acceptable. Then came the repoly of the cabinets. After initial application, we noticed several drips and brush marks. Showed them to Orlando and he attempted to fix. Result was so much worse! Next day, I get a final invoice. No walk through as indicated in the contract. When I explained the new issues with the poly, Jackie accused of us making up the issues and just trying to skirt the last payment. No supervisor had been to our house to inspect the work and she's accusing us of lying! In the back and forth, she starts by stating neither me or my wife were there to inspect the work. When I point out that I was working from home all day, she says she was misinformed and then the story changes to I was standing over Orlando watching him work. Also not true as I was working in my basement office and Orlando left without telling me. So who is lying at this point? Then she simply demands final payment, completely ignoring our complaints. I demand that a supervisor finally come to our house to actually review the work, so Dustin finally does. Guess what, he confirms our complaints were valid and indicates the method Orlando was using to apply poly to the cabinets was wrong. So Orlando reworks them again. We're still not happy with the final product, but decided to pay the invoice and cut our losses, because it was obviously not going to get any better. One other note...every time payment came due, we'd get an invoice emailed to us late in the week with demand for immediate payment so they could make payroll. This company has been in business for 30+ years and they can't make payroll unless they get my $3k payment on Friday? This is either a lie or an indicator of a poorly managed and struggling company. Either answer is a big red flag! Now bring on the response to this review that will undoubtedly blame us and include a bunch of excuses. We got plenty of those throughout the nearly 4 months our project took to complete."
Mark E on August 2021
We are a locally owned and operated business with over 37 years of experience in the construction industry. We are a company based on Quality & Integrity. We believe honesty is the best policy.
"This company was referred by a friend who had used them for flips in the past and had positive experiences. Perhaps it was due to Randy not being available during our job to run things, but we had an absolutely terrible experience. Long story short, I'd give the final work product a C, and that may be generous. Orlando regularly cut corners or ignored issues, which led to multiple redos. Project was way over schedule and extremely stressful. We were also treated terribly by Jackie, who accused of us lying and being too picky. Long version... We had a pretty straightforward kitchen update, new granite, backsplash, repoly on cabinets and a new wet bar/cabinet to replace a desk. Demo went well and took about a week, then we waited 3 weeks (with no working kitchen) for granite. We had to contact the granite sub directly to get any updates and schedule installation. The initial backsplash install (subway tile) was absolutely terrible and amateurish. No miter cuts on shluter and raw edges on all outside corners. On first redo, Orlando tried to cut corners to reduce tile replacement, so it still looked terrible. Third attempt, not great, but acceptable. Throughout entirety of backsplash installs, no supervisor came to our house to direct the work, so it was left to us to work with Orlando and try to problem solve to correct the problems. After waiting 8 weeks beyond the originally promised date for the cabinet, they installed it in the wrong place and it was not centered under the existing hanging cabinet. We did not notice this until the backsplash was installed and it became obvious. When talking to Orlando about it, he said he noticed it before installing the backsplash. So I guess he was just hoping we wouldn't notice? Another corner cut. To reduce rework, we agreed to moving the upper cabinet and redoing the top row of backsplash. Not ideal, but acceptable. Then came the repoly of the cabinets. After initial application, we noticed several drips and brush marks. Showed them to Orlando and he attempted to fix. Result was so much worse! Next day, I get a final invoice. No walk through as indicated in the contract. When I explained the new issues with the poly, Jackie accused of us making up the issues and just trying to skirt the last payment. No supervisor had been to our house to inspect the work and she's accusing us of lying! In the back and forth, she starts by stating neither me or my wife were there to inspect the work. When I point out that I was working from home all day, she says she was misinformed and then the story changes to I was standing over Orlando watching him work. Also not true as I was working in my basement office and Orlando left without telling me. So who is lying at this point? Then she simply demands final payment, completely ignoring our complaints. I demand that a supervisor finally come to our house to actually review the work, so Dustin finally does. Guess what, he confirms our complaints were valid and indicates the method Orlando was using to apply poly to the cabinets was wrong. So Orlando reworks them again. We're still not happy with the final product, but decided to pay the invoice and cut our losses, because it was obviously not going to get any better. One other note...every time payment came due, we'd get an invoice emailed to us late in the week with demand for immediate payment so they could make payroll. This company has been in business for 30+ years and they can't make payroll unless they get my $3k payment on Friday? This is either a lie or an indicator of a poorly managed and struggling company. Either answer is a big red flag! Now bring on the response to this review that will undoubtedly blame us and include a bunch of excuses. We got plenty of those throughout the nearly 4 months our project took to complete."
Mark E on August 2021
2-3 employees, except payments through cash, check, or visa. Ask about new client promotions
2-3 employees, except payments through cash, check, or visa. Ask about new client promotions
1 EMPLOYEE. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB AND DUE UPON COMPLETION. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEE. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL OR BY PHONE.
"absolutely exceptional job"
R K on July 2018
1 EMPLOYEE. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB AND DUE UPON COMPLETION. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEE. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL OR BY PHONE.
"absolutely exceptional job"
R K on July 2018
We are a small locally owned second generation remodeling and handyman company.
"Matt and his associate did a great job removing water from a burst pipe in our carpeted den, and then reinstalling the carpet, and reconstructing the drywall, with mud and paint on it as well. Very affordable pricing too! He was responsive to texts too."
Mike P on January 2024
We are a small locally owned second generation remodeling and handyman company.
"Matt and his associate did a great job removing water from a burst pipe in our carpeted den, and then reinstalling the carpet, and reconstructing the drywall, with mud and paint on it as well. Very affordable pricing too! He was responsive to texts too."
Mike P on January 2024
A handyperson near you can take on the task of wallpaper removal. As a bonus, they can also take care of any needed wall repairs afterward and other odd jobs around the house. If you have high ceilings, ask whether they own ladders or scaffolding to do the job or will need to rent equipment.
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.
In many cases, you can paint over wallpaper, although it’s a better idea to remove it altogether. Try steaming the paper first to see if it easily comes off. Painting over it may be a viable option if it’s stuck on and will only come off in pieces. Wash the walls first and prime them with an oil- or shellac-based primer for the best results.
Wallpaper installation costs between $800 and $4,000. The total price depends on the price per roll, room size, wallpaper material, and required repairs. More complex projects involving luxurious wallpaper brands like De Gournay, Calico, and Pierre Frey result in higher installation rates due to the extra work required.
After removing wallpaper, you can dispose of small amounts in your household trash. However, suppose you are removing wallpaper from your entire home. In that case, 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.