I could not love my wallpaper installation more. Attention to detail and level of professionalism…read moreoff the charts. Natalia is highly skilled and lovely to work with!

We hired SDexter to install two wallpaper murals in our home, one on a flat wall and one in a…read morecurved nook area. We purchased the wallpaper, followed all manufacturer's directions on measuring the space and added extra as instructed - this was later confirmed from the pieces left over after the installation. The area was previously smoothed, with only a couple of uneven spots of paint pointed out by the installer (Alexsei). Alex (SDexter manager, different from Aleksei) initially asked $1300 to do a full 2-step skim coat and sanding of the full wall. When we pushed back, he agreed to do one skim coat pass and sanding for $800, which we decided to accept, as they said that the installation would be perfectly smooth. The install took two days. We had issues communicating with Aleksei, who did not understand English well. He used a translator, but mostly used hand gestures and single-word responses. His tone came off as a bit arrogant - we asked a question about why he started with the last panel first, and his response was to gesture and say "Here, you want to do the work?" On the curved nook install, we checked on progress partway through, and found one section that was visibly misaligned. We pointed it out, and Aleksei used hand gestures to explain that he would come back and fix the issue. We checked later, and found him still working on other panels, with that spot still misaligned. Around 5pm we received a text from Alex (manager) that the install was done, and asked us how we wanted to pay. Aleksei was still 4 panels short of finishing. To us, this showed a lack of awareness from Alex on our project. Everything was finally finished at 7:30pm; this was very late for us as we have two young children (one infant) who we were trying to get to bed. We were in a rush, so we had to pay for the work with only a cursory review since it was already dark. At daytime, we inspected fully and found many issues. There were uneven cutouts and cuts into the drywall along window and sheet edges. The worst part was the misalignment we had pointed out - Aleksei had used a Sharpie marker to color through the wing feathers on one of the cranes along the seam to try to hide the mistake. We told Alex the issues, and he said he would send Aleksei back to fix them. When Aleksei returned, he pulled out the Sharpie again to start trying to cover the error. We let him know, as best we could with the language barrier, that we did not want more marking on our wall - we wanted it clean and fixed. We were basically begging him "no, no, no". He replied "gah, no no!" and walked back to his truck and drove off. So we had to contact Alex again. It was at this point (not earlier) than Alex mentioned comments from Aleksei that "the wallpaper was not enough, he had to use Sharpie to mark it". As stated above, there were clear trimmings from all sheets and sides. The real issue isn't due to lack of material, but a 1/8" overlap or miscut-the panels on either side are not the right size (we found the tops of the corresponding sheets to measure and confirm). Even if the install was short on excess, this shouldn't cause panels to overlap as this. Also note that, even until today, Alex has never come to see in person the work of his installer. Since Alex would not come out, we had to consult the manufacturer to figure out how to fix this. Alex had stated that he would only cover cost and labor for the two panels that were marked with Sharpie. It's not possible to fix with just the two panels replaced-all of the panels were installed with the mistake already in place, and there's no way to squeeze the fixed panels back into that space without creating overlap elsewhere. So we really need to replace at least 6 panels, to fix all the way to the left side. The manufacturer even recommended a full rework due to color balance concerns on a reprint. We let Alex know that we were dissatisfied and wanted a full fix. Alex insisted on two panels replacement. So we made him an offer-he tries his 2 panel fix, but if there was still a problem, we would expect he cover the full fix of 6 panels. Alex stated he would only cover two panels, or pay us a $300 refund (barely more than the 2 panels cost) and close our contract. And he still insists that the defect is entirely because we didn't have the proper wallpaper size. Of course this is unsatisfactory for us, the issue remains unresolved. So, after $800 of added cost to smooth the walls for a perfect install, we have a terrible, Sharpie-marked mural, and a company who doesn't want to guarantee their fix. One final detail - Alexsei mentioned that SDexter always bids 2x-3x his cost to customers. So we were paying extra for a middleman who wouldn't visit the site or stand by their work, and would ask for payment as soon as possible, even before confirming the work was actually done. This business is dishonest, irresponsible, and lacking customer service. When issues happen, it is impossible to get the problem solved.

Elisha knows his craft. He's a perfectionist, organized and detail-oriented. When we purchased…read morehigh-quality grass cloth wall paper, we didn't want just anyone to install it. We wanted someone with experience and dedication to do the job. Elisha was that person. Our accent wall turned out better than we expected.

Elisha did our wallpaper for our nursery and did an AMAZING job!! He responded quickly with a…read morequote, was very fair with pricing and flexible on scheduling. He was honest with best approach for our room, was very efficient (done within 2 hours) and did a beautiful job! I would definitely recommend Elisha and plan on using him again in the future. Thanks so much!

Bill and his team did an outstanding job of wallpapering two rooms and painting all of our exterior…read morewalls. What becomes very clear about them is that they operate on a strict no-shortcuts policy - if something wasn't quite right, they would go out of their way to point it out and find a way to overcome it. It's so refreshing to find skilled contractors who are passionate about what they do and refuse to accept anything short of perfection. Wallpapering has become a lost skill - and one that Bill is a true master of. They are fairly priced and honest - and a pleasure to work with. We will be hiring them again for any and all things painting and wallpapering in the future. We couldn't recommend them highly enough!!

Have worked with these guys for years. Always pleased. Great work, fair prices, and respectful…read moreguys!

Wow! This group is amazing!…read more We had been researching wall covering installers for months without finding anyone we were too confident in. We have really difficult uneven walls and 17' heights, a very challenging project. We were nervous about seeing the separations between the wall paper and many other issues. We finally went with this group. Lana was very responsive and easy to schedule with. Max came out and did the best job! We absolutely love his work and the job was done so well and fast! Max was extremely meticulous and left our spaces cleaner than before the work was done! We highly recommend this group.

I am beyond ecstatic how are feature wall turned out. From the moment I chatted with their…read morecoordinator Lana, I was impressed by their responsiveness of communication. After sharing a few details and discussing pricing I knew I made the right decision in choosing Wallpaper Installation SD! Plus they were able to start work on exactly the date and time I needed (we're in full renovation mode so timing was key so the installer wouldn't be crowded by other trades). Aleks showed up on time and ready to install. Super friendly and wow, so efficient. His workmanship is impeccable, his repeat alignments are perfection, true master in his art. Now that I'm done gushing, trust me I could go on, if you ever need wallpaper installation don't think twice about hiring anyone else. Wallpaper Installation SD is the best. (See pics) "You're simply the best, better than all the rest" - Holly Knight

The communication before and after was smooth and helpful. The installation is PERFECT! The whole…read moreexperience was seamless (see what I did there?). My wallpaper is called "Forest Swamp" and I ordered it from Photowall Sweden. It's very high quality.

The wallpaper installation turned out absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for doing such a…read morebeautiful install! Can't wait to get the next wallpaper project started!

Great experience, strong craftsmanship. Pleased with interaction from start to finish.read more

I got several estimates for my project. Greg was quick and professional. He did a great job. Loved…read morehow it turned out.

Gael and her daughter are amazing! They have a huge selection to browse and are very skilled at…read morelistening to your wants, likes, and dislikes and directing you to the perfect paper for you and your space. Highly recommend their shop!

Gaels Wallpaper is awesome! Gael and her daughter, Nicole (and little Chance) are very personable…read moreand friendly. Nicole was very organized and efficient and pulled out all the wallpaper books with the type of wallpaper I wanted to look at. I was able to find what I wanted right away, ordered it, and it was delivered to my house within a week. Gael even called and texted me to be sure all went well! Great job Gael and Nicole!

Great Experience with Finish Line. They did a great job with our interior whole home paint job.read more

We recently had our exterior stucco painted by Finish Line Painting Services in Carlsbad, and the…read moreentire experience was excellent from start to finish! Max (the owner) was fantastic -- he got us scheduled quickly and used high-quality paint that really brought new life to our home. The crew -- Maria, Luis, and Tony -- did a great job, worked efficiently, and paid close attention to detail. I also want to give a big thank you to Gabriella, their Executive Assistant, for her consistent follow-ups, prompt responses to my emails, and even dropping by in person to check on the progress. That level of customer care is rare these days. Highly recommend this team if you're looking for professional, reliable painters who care about doing the job right!