Drywall & Wallpaper

Drywall repair and wallpaper removal.

The step most painters skip, and the reason their work looks fine for a year. Fresh paint over a bad wall is still a bad wall, just a different color.

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Drywall & Wallpaper by The Ant Painting
04Repairs · Skim Coat · Removal
Drywall & Wallpaper

Cracks come back. Unless they're fixed right.

Cracks come back, seams telegraph, and old wallpaper adhesive shows through as texture under the finish. None of that is a paint problem. It's a wall problem.

We handle small patches, whole rooms, popcorn ceiling removal, and skim coating over old textured plaster. In older MetroWest homes with plaster over lath, we cut cracks out, tape, and skim before a finish coat goes anywhere near the wall.

  • Wallpaper & adhesive removal
  • Crack repair, taped
  • Drywall patching
  • Skim coating old plaster
  • Popcorn ceiling removal
  • Water-damage assessment
How We Work

Four steps. No shortcuts.

01

Wallpaper removal

Paper and adhesive both. Painting over wallpaper works until humidity gets behind it, and then it lifts and takes the paint with it.

02

Crack repair

A crack that gets filled with compound comes back in the same place. Cut it out, tape it, and it stays closed.

03

Drywall patching

Patch, tape, skim, sand, repeat until raking light across the wall stops finding the seam.

04

Water damage assessment

A stain on the ceiling is a symptom. We will tell you if we think something upstream needs fixing first.

Recent Work

See the finish.

Full portfolio
Formal Dining Room – interior painting, Wellesley
Wellesley · InteriorFormal Dining Room
Finished Lower Level – interior painting, Needham
Needham · InteriorFinished Lower Level
Open-Concept Living – interior painting, Dover
Dover · InteriorOpen-Concept Living
Six-Panel Closet Doors – interior painting, Berlin
Berlin · InteriorSix-Panel Closet Doors
Built-In Bunk Room – interior painting, Wayland
Wayland · InteriorBuilt-In Bunk Room
Custom Media Built-In – cabinets painting, Weston
Weston · CabinetsCustom Media Built-In
5-Star Rated on Google

Real homes. Real voices.

Every review below is verbatim from Google. Nothing edited, nothing written for us.

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I recently hired Ant Painting Co. for a full interior painting project for my home. The owner, Luis, was fantastic from start to finish—extremely attentive and professional. He personally handled the estimate and ensured that every detail I requested was addressed. The team did an excellent job on the walls, ceilings, and all the trim. They fixed various imperfections in the walls and made everything look perfect. The crew was polite, respectful, and extremely careful—they protected the entire house and kept the workspace impeccably clean while the work was being done. The final result is flawless. I couldn't be more satisfied with the quality and the service. I highly recommend Ant Painting Co. and Luis!

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Cristiano FigueiredoGoogle Review
★★★★★

As a real estate agent in Boston, I have used The Ant Painting for my own home and have also recommended them to many of my clients, all of whom have been thrilled with the results. Their team is professional, reliable, and consistently delivers exceptional quality. I highly recommend The Ant Painting to anyone looking for a skilled and trustworthy painter.

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Liz DehlerGoogle Review
★★★★★

Luis and his team did an amazing job of repainting our kitchen cabinets. They were thorough not only in their work, but with cleanup as well. Their service is amazing and they were willing to handle any questions we had about the process. They used our garage to paint the cabinet doors on site which saved a lot of time. I'd hire them again in a minute!

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Prarit BhargavaGoogle Review
★★★★★

These guys are pros. They just repainted my kitchen cabinets and it completely transformed the space without the cost of a full remodel. Super careful with my hardware, very detailed work, and finished right on time. 10/10

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Marcio SantosGoogle Review
★★★★★

Louis and his employees are wonderful- always prompt, excellent work and they clean up very nicely when the job is done. I have used them on a few occasions and recommended to a friend who was also very satisfied!

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Shari LeckerGoogle Review
★★★★★

Luis and his team absolutely crushed it. They were efficient and thorough and did an excellent job. We couldn't be happier. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Alex OstrowskiGoogle Review
★★★★★

I had a great experience with this painting company. They painted my kitchen, and the results exceeded my expectations. The team was professional, punctual, and paid close attention to every detail. They kept the work area clean, finished the job on time, and the quality of the paint finish was excellent. My kitchen looks brand new! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality painting services.

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Victor MoleiroGoogle Review
★★★★★

We had a great experience with Ant Painting Co Inc! Felipe was extremely patient in understanding exactly what we wanted, and he took the time to make sure every detail met our expectations. He and his team did an excellent painting job in our home, and the final result exceeded what we were hoping for. The entire process was smooth, professional, and stress-free. I highly recommend Ant Painting Co Inc to anyone looking for quality work. Thank you, Felipe and the team!

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Luan Silvestre da Costa LuGoogle Review
★★★★★

I couldn't be happier with the service. The team was professional, detail-oriented, and delivered excellent results. Luis was courteous, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this company to anyone seeking high-quality painting services at an affordable price.

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Iago Teles Costa GrilloGoogle Review
★★★★★

Luis is fantastic and beyond professional! Let you know every step of the way. Douglas is carpenter is phenomenal!

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Ryan DalyGoogle Review
★★★★★

Best painting company in Massachusetts and the surrounding area. Highly skilled professionals. I appreciate Luis's service and friendliness. I recommend them to anyone who wants quality service at the best price.

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Igor GrilloGoogle Review
★★★★★

I had a great experience with this company. The team was professional, honest, and attentive from start to finish. They took the time to answer my questions, kept me informed throughout the process, and delivered exactly what they promised. It's refreshing to work with a business that truly cares about its customers. I highly recommend them and would gladly do business with them again.

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Luis XavierGoogle Review
★★★★★

The best painting company. Highly skilled professionals. I'd recommend them to everyone.

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Antonio Israel Martins LimaGoogle Review
★★★★★

Ant Painting is great; they do excellent work and are very responsible and punctual. I highly recommend them.

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SouthernGoogle Review
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Painting was great, fast , great job

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linda theriaultGoogle Review
FAQ

Drywall & Wallpaper FAQ.

Straight answers before you book. Anything else, call us.

Can you paint over wallpaper?
We don't recommend it. It works until humidity gets behind the paper, and then it lifts and takes the paint with it. We remove the paper and the adhesive.
Do you remove popcorn ceilings?
Yes, along with skim coating over old textured plaster, so the ceiling is smooth and ready for paint.
Why do cracks keep coming back?
Because they were only filled. We cut them out, tape them and skim, so they stay closed.
I have a water stain on my ceiling. Can you just paint it?
A stain is a symptom. We'll tell you if we think something upstream needs fixing first, then repair and paint it properly.
How does the free estimate work?
Call us or send the form. We come out, walk the job with you, and send a written proposal. No cost and no obligation. We reply to every request within one business day.
Start Your Project

Ready for fresh walls?

Tell us what you need painted. We come out, walk the job with you, and send a written proposal. No cost, no obligation.

Call direct(617) 800-6003
Email uscontact@littleantpainting.com
Open hoursMon–Sat · 7AM–6PM
Service areaDover · Sherborn · Wayland · Weston · Needham · Wellesley · Newton

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