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Wallcovering or wallpaper removers in San Francisco

Jon Robertson
200 Mono Street, Suite B
4.54(
82
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Approved Pro
Jon Robertson
200 Mono Street, Suite B
4.54(
82
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

In my 30 years of being a professional wallpaper installer, he has hung everything from traditional classic wallpapers to the most contemporary styles in wall coverings, including grass cloth, textured materials, and murals. With a commitment to customer service I only uses the latest and highest quality wall covering products. Insuring long lasting results that will turn you house into your dream home. I am a professional that will complete your job right the first time so no repairs will need to be made in the future. And will leave your room cleaner than when I arrived. ATTENTION! I DON’T INSTALL PEEL AND STICK WALLPAPER. SO SORRY.

"on time and good clean up the room looks great!"

Heather l on October 2023

In my 30 years of being a professional wallpaper installer, he has hung everything from traditional classic wallpapers to the most contemporary styles in wall coverings, including grass cloth, textured materials, and murals. With a commitment to customer service I only uses the latest and highest quality wall covering products. Insuring long lasting results that will turn you house into your dream home. I am a professional that will complete your job right the first time so no repairs will need to be made in the future. And will leave your room cleaner than when I arrived. ATTENTION! I DON’T INSTALL PEEL AND STICK WALLPAPER. SO SORRY.

"on time and good clean up the room looks great!"

Heather l on October 2023


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James D Hague
370 Van Buren Ave
5.00(
21
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Approved Pro
James D Hague
370 Van Buren Ave
5.00(
21
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

I specialize in hanging all types of wallcoverings, including wallpaper, vinyl, fabrics, silks, murals, and maps.

"We hired James for two separate jobs and would enthusiastically recommend him to others. Even on the closest inspection, his work was impeccable. He has been doing wallpapering for decades, and his experience shows."

Walter S on April 2024

I specialize in hanging all types of wallcoverings, including wallpaper, vinyl, fabrics, silks, murals, and maps.

"We hired James for two separate jobs and would enthusiastically recommend him to others. Even on the closest inspection, his work was impeccable. He has been doing wallpapering for decades, and his experience shows."

Walter S on April 2024


Frank's Painting and Wallcovering
5.00(
22
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Approved Pro
Frank's Painting and Wallcovering
5.00(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
54 local quotes requested

Experienced interior and exterior painter. Wallpaper removal and installation. Residential and commercial.

"Frank was great, responded promptly, arrived right on time, and did a great job. Plus, he is really nice guy."

Mary W on April 2025

Experienced interior and exterior painter. Wallpaper removal and installation. Residential and commercial.

"Frank was great, responded promptly, arrived right on time, and did a great job. Plus, he is really nice guy."

Mary W on April 2025


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Urbina's Painting Company
2005 LAVONNE AVE
4.69(
13
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Urbina's Painting Company
2005 LAVONNE AVE
4.69(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1257 local quotes requested

Are you searching for a reliable painting contractor in San Jose, CA who understands your unique needs and delivers exceptional results? Look no further Urbina's Painting Company is a locally owned and operated business with a passion for transforming residential and commercial spaces into vibrant works of art. Since we began in 2018, we've been dedicated to providing top-notch painting services that exceed your expectations.

"We recently hired Urbinas to paint our front door and wouldn't recommend them. Ulysses came out to paint the door only to tell us that he wasn't able to paint a door that wasn't hung in the doorway and asked us to get our contractor to hang the door and install the hardware before painting. After having the door installed Ulysses and his father painted the door but forgot to paint the top and bottom of the door which voided our warranty with the door company. The door company came out and asked if we had hired someone who was licensed and bonded because the work didn't reflect someone who follows the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America standards. When we asked for a refund Ulysses blamed us saying we should have told him to paint the top and bottom and we are now left with a door that is now out of warranty and have to pay for another licensed and bonded painter to fix the mistake."

Kelsie W on November 2024

Are you searching for a reliable painting contractor in San Jose, CA who understands your unique needs and delivers exceptional results? Look no further Urbina's Painting Company is a locally owned and operated business with a passion for transforming residential and commercial spaces into vibrant works of art. Since we began in 2018, we've been dedicated to providing top-notch painting services that exceed your expectations.

"We recently hired Urbinas to paint our front door and wouldn't recommend them. Ulysses came out to paint the door only to tell us that he wasn't able to paint a door that wasn't hung in the doorway and asked us to get our contractor to hang the door and install the hardware before painting. After having the door installed Ulysses and his father painted the door but forgot to paint the top and bottom of the door which voided our warranty with the door company. The door company came out and asked if we had hired someone who was licensed and bonded because the work didn't reflect someone who follows the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America standards. When we asked for a refund Ulysses blamed us saying we should have told him to paint the top and bottom and we are now left with a door that is now out of warranty and have to pay for another licensed and bonded painter to fix the mistake."

Kelsie W on November 2024


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Gene's Painting
1533 142nd Ave
4.92(
12
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Approved Pro
Gene's Painting
1533 142nd Ave
4.92(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
948 local quotes requested

Gene’s Painting is owned and operated by Gene and Rosie LeDoux. We have been providing year-round painting services throughout the Bay Area for over 35 years. When you call Gene’s Painting, you will schedule your appointment with Rosie, and you will meet Gene for your free estimate. Check out more projects on our website- https://www.genepaintingcontractor.com/

"Fantastic. My house looks terrific. Gene walked the house with me and assured me that his team could address all my concerns, including cracked stuuco and dry rot. They did a great job and everything looks better than I could ever hope for. They even managed to match old paint colors from 40 years ago, that are no longer available. I would recommend and use Gene's Painting again in a heartbeat."

Kenneth T on May 2024

Gene’s Painting is owned and operated by Gene and Rosie LeDoux. We have been providing year-round painting services throughout the Bay Area for over 35 years. When you call Gene’s Painting, you will schedule your appointment with Rosie, and you will meet Gene for your free estimate. Check out more projects on our website- https://www.genepaintingcontractor.com/

"Fantastic. My house looks terrific. Gene walked the house with me and assured me that his team could address all my concerns, including cracked stuuco and dry rot. They did a great job and everything looks better than I could ever hope for. They even managed to match old paint colors from 40 years ago, that are no longer available. I would recommend and use Gene's Painting again in a heartbeat."

Kenneth T on May 2024


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Elmer Painting
215 Bayview St
4.92(
12
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Approved Pro
Elmer Painting
215 Bayview St
4.92(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
433 local quotes requested

? Elmer Painting- 15 years of experience. We specialize in top-notch interior & exterior painting. Offering FREE ESTIMATES (415) 367-5791 We're ready to bring your vision to life. ?✨ Call us at (415) 367-5791 today for a project quote and let's add a splash of color to your world! ??️✨

"Elmer was very professional and listened to our concerns. He was on time and left at the end of the day all cleaned up! He went beyond by installing stripping around front door, garage door and also installed new lock on front door. I would recommend him to others for sure"

Leslie s on July 2023

? Elmer Painting- 15 years of experience. We specialize in top-notch interior & exterior painting. Offering FREE ESTIMATES (415) 367-5791 We're ready to bring your vision to life. ?✨ Call us at (415) 367-5791 today for a project quote and let's add a splash of color to your world! ??️✨

"Elmer was very professional and listened to our concerns. He was on time and left at the end of the day all cleaned up! He went beyond by installing stripping around front door, garage door and also installed new lock on front door. I would recommend him to others for sure"

Leslie s on July 2023


BARRERA PAINTING CONTRACTORS
671 Sylvan St
No reviews
BARRERA PAINTING CONTRACTORS
671 Sylvan St
No reviews
28 years of experience

Barrera Painting Contractors is a father and son team that has been serving the bay area for several years now. We have over ten years of painting experience and we are licensed, fully insured and bonded by the state of California. We are LEAD certified by OSHA and the state of California. We see the job through from beginning to end, meaning we'll show up to bid the job and be there on the first day of work and thereafter till the completion of the project.

Barrera Painting Contractors is a father and son team that has been serving the bay area for several years now. We have over ten years of painting experience and we are licensed, fully insured and bonded by the state of California. We are LEAD certified by OSHA and the state of California. We see the job through from beginning to end, meaning we'll show up to bid the job and be there on the first day of work and thereafter till the completion of the project.


California Painting & Drywall, Inc.
389 Waterton Ct.
No reviews
California Painting & Drywall, Inc.
389 Waterton Ct.
No reviews
19 years of experience

Free estimates

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Pena Painting
570 Warrington Ave
4.33(
6
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Pena Painting
570 Warrington Ave
4.33(
6
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Customers say: Super punctual
8 years of experience

I'm sole proprietor Painter with 20 years experience, I know how to do a good prep work job and especially how to paint spraying or brushing trim and doors especially by hand, we can do oil base paint too.

"I've used them for the last 10 years. They did an excellent job. They were vey trustworthy, did a great job."

Mary Anne . on March 2022

I'm sole proprietor Painter with 20 years experience, I know how to do a good prep work job and especially how to paint spraying or brushing trim and doors especially by hand, we can do oil base paint too.

"I've used them for the last 10 years. They did an excellent job. They were vey trustworthy, did a great job."

Mary Anne . on March 2022


INNOVATION PAINTING
141 N Ellsworth Ave
4.71(
208
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INNOVATION PAINTING
141 N Ellsworth Ave
4.71(
208
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

?️? 21 years of expertise in San Mateo- Interior & Exterior Painting! Transform your space with our skilled team: Call (415) 696-6778 TODAY for a free project estimate and elevate your home's aesthetic! ??

"Great work from Daniel and his team. Innovation Painting took care of our home in San Francisco. Prompt, friendly, and great attention to detail. After they were done painting, Daniel walked me around the property to go over things they uncovered while painting, like suggested repairs, which I very much appreciated. I would absolutely recommend Innovation Painting. Thanks!"

Jonathan L on July 2020

?️? 21 years of expertise in San Mateo- Interior & Exterior Painting! Transform your space with our skilled team: Call (415) 696-6778 TODAY for a free project estimate and elevate your home's aesthetic! ??

"Great work from Daniel and his team. Innovation Painting took care of our home in San Francisco. Prompt, friendly, and great attention to detail. After they were done painting, Daniel walked me around the property to go over things they uncovered while painting, like suggested repairs, which I very much appreciated. I would absolutely recommend Innovation Painting. Thanks!"

Jonathan L on July 2020

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Wallcovering or wallpaper removals FAQs

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.

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