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I've been a wallpaperhanger for 28 years. I've been a house painter (interior and exterior) for 20 years. I also do wallpaper removing and wall patching and light skim coating. I can answer any questions concerning: patching and wall preparation for painting or wallpaper, different types of paint, what type to use for your job. questions about painting how to measure an area for paint or wallpaper. questions concerning different types of wallpaper general questions on how to hang wallpaper (what type of paste, tools, etc.
Experience in the area
I have my own wallpaperhanging and painting business. I've been doing this for 28 years. Most of my experience is in residential and not commmercial.
Organizations
Better Business Bureau.
Education/Credentials
I learned how to hang wallpaper at the West Valley Occupational School in Van Nuys California in 1978.
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Recent Answers from Ed Kuchar
2009-10-26 wallpaper:
The walls may have to be patched and/or skim coated after the paper is removed. Another option (the 2nd best option), might be to hang lining felt over the old paper. That may give the old wallpaper
2009-10-25 Painting Times:
I'd suggest waiting at least 24 hours before applying blue tape on the wall. ( A better alternative which will cut down on "bleed through" is green (frog) tape). It is something new that just came out
2009-10-22 Semi-gloss door:
There is too much buildup (too many layers) of paint on the door edge and the inside of the door frame. The way to correct this problem is to plane down the door edge and/or the inside of the door frame
2009-10-22 Protect wallpaper?:
They do have different products (I think scotchguard has one) to protect wallpaper. Do a Google search on the Internet or check your local paint or hardware store. When you find a product, I'd suggest
2009-10-21 vanity painting:
I'd suggest using a "super ooze" roller cover or a foam roller cover (one that does not shed hairs). Thin down the paint a little so it "flows" on smooth. If you use a brush or heavy nap (1/2" or 3/4")
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