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BUCKETS & BOARDS

Wallpaper, Interior Painting, Wallpaper Removal

About us

OWNER-OPERATED. THREE EMPLOYEES. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES.

Business highlights

43 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

INTERIOR PAINTING, WALLPAPERING, & WALLPAPER REMOVAL.

Services we don't offer

EXTERIOR PAINTING.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

15%



Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.921 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
10%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-21 of 21 reviews

Katherine B.
01/2017
5.0
wallpaper removal, wallpaper, interior painters
  + 1 more
Very nicely done. On schedule every day and everything was very well done. It was lovely to hear the ladies chatting and laughing as they work.
Description of Work: A foyer, hallway and open stair way stripped, painted and papered.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Lauren R.
01/2017
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
Janet did an impeccable job! I couldn't be more pleased. My half bathroom was a small space and a very hard job. Janet was able to work around my pedestal sink and her work is meticulous! I cannot tell where the seams are. Janet's work transformed by bathroom from my least favorite space in my condo to my favorite. I highly recommend Janet!!!
Description of Work: Wallpapering a half bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Candace A.
04/2016
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
Buckets & Boards did a fantastic job. Janet and her team of ladies are extremely professional, punctual, efficient and a pleasure to work with. I had picked grass cloth wallpaper for a half bathroom and textured wallpaper for a den; both papers being a little difficult to work with. They hung the wallpaper in a few hours and left the house spotless. The wallpapering came out amazing and I get compliments on it all the time. I would highly recommend Buckets & Boards for you wallpapering needs.
Description of Work: Wallpapered a half bathroom and a den.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Judy S.
12/2015
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I recommended Buckets and Boards to one of my clients who needed some painting prior to selling her home. They had done work for my sister and she really thought they were terrific. It was a delight to watch them complete the job as I was going in and out staging the home. The were as neat as can be, kind, courteous and seemed to really care about the customer plus...they finished the job a day ahead of schedule! I have recommended them again and again and will continue to do so.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

James M.
12/2015
5.0
interior painters, wallpaper removal, wallpaper
  + 1 more
Janet Perno, the owner, and her crew, all women, were great. They are very well organized and wonderful people to have in your home. They were punctual, friendly, courteous and cleaned up every day at the end of work (that really made my wife happy). The quality of their work was excellent and completed on schedule. Janet and I collaborated on the purchase of paint to reduce cost. I was so impressed with their work and their professionalism that I hired them again to do the rest of the house. I will continue to recommend them to my friends.
Description of Work: Removed existing wallpaper in living room, hallway, stair well and two bedrooms Removed old wallpaper paste, cleaned and prepped walls for painting Applied primer and two finish coats of paint

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,650

AMANDA R.
06/2015
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
I could NOT be happier with the work Janet & Co. did, or with the overall experience of working with them. The wallpaper I'd bought was a huge splurge - ridiculously expensive and I was terrified it wasn't going to go up right, or that the seams would be off, etc. When I saw the room afterward, there were a couple seconds where I actually couldn't breathe because I was so awestruck with how absolutely perfectly they had painted and papered. It was IMMACULATE. I've never seen wallpaper so perfectly assembled, pattern-matched, etc. The paint below was perfectly even with no missing spots, and absolutely clean edges. There is not a single thing they could have done better. In addition, they were a really fun bunch to be around! I enjoyed having them in the house for the day. I've gone out of my way to recommend them to everyone I can imagine might need paint or paper.
Description of Work: Painted under chair rail, hung wallpaper above chair rail.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Christine L.
03/2015
5.0
interior painters, wallpaper
  + 0 more
They came when they would come. They were pleasant to have in the house. Fine interactions with them. The outcome of the work is beautiful.
Description of Work: Painting and wallpaper.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

ROBERT V.
03/2015
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,800

Jodi G.
02/2015
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
We got them through a friend. They were very nice. They were clean, and they left the place spotless when they were done. The painting was mostly good. There were a couple of things we had to touch up, but for the most part it was very good. They were really affordable. They worked very quickly. Their interactions were fine; it's just that the finished goods required us to go back and do some work. Maybe I would use them for a large area that needs a quick paint. I don’t know if I would use them for specific detailing.
Description of Work: They painted the finished basement area. They primed everything, and painted the walls and the ceiling. Then they primed and painted the bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

Rebecca M.
02/2015
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
Janet and her team were wonderful--prompt, courteous, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. Their pricing was more reasonable than than quotes I received from other providers, and I was so pleased to support a small, women-owned business. They brought all of the necessary materials and equipment (save for the actual wallpaper and paint, which I had picked up myself). They did a lovely job. Would happily use them again and recommend them to anyone needing painting or wallpapering services.
Description of Work: Wallpapered one wall and painted the rest of the master bedroom, painted one additional accent wall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$525

Bernard K.
11/2014
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
It went very good. The hallway was small but had a lot of angles and the paper had to be matched. Janet's crew did a great job.
Description of Work: Wallpaper a hallway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Theresa D.
05/2014
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
This was a particularly challenging job. The wallpaper itself is a large pattern, so any mistakes would have been obvious and looked terrible. Worse yet, I wanted it installed on a wall along a staircase with 2 windows in it. Buckets and Boards to the rescue. The installation is perfect. It really took me hours to find the seams - I had to really look for them. Wonderful job. I recommend them to everyone for their interior wallpaper and painting and will definitely use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Hung wallpaper

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$362

DENISE K.
04/2013
4.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
They did a pretty good job.
Description of Work: They wallpapered two hallways, upstairs and downstairs, for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Charles W.
04/2013
5.0
interior painters, wallpaper
  + 0 more
Janet did an excellent job wallpapering our foyer! I would highly recommend her. As she was working, she showed me tips on wallpapering which turned out to be very useful.
Description of Work: Janet wallpapered our foyer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$475

Chris S.
12/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Buckets and Boards have done three previous jobs for us. Per usual, Janet and her team did an excellent job. They provided a quote within a few days of our initial call. The work began on the day promised and was done exactly as requested. They took two days to complete the work (as promised) and each day the arrived when expected and left the place neat as a pin at the end of each day. I would recommend Bucket and Boards anytime.
Description of Work: The work included painting all walls and trim (including windows) and ceiling for a large two story great room. Work included removing window treatment and hardware, patching any holes, priming, and painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

DENISE K.
08/2012
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
We chose Buckets and Boards because of their good Angie's List reviews, and they were excellent. We bought the wallpaper and they provided the installation labor, primer, and paste. All facets of the work were done efficiently, neatly, and with fantastic attention to detail. We are particularly impressed with Janet (owner) and her skills - our 1920s house has fairly ornate wood moldings and her trimming of the wallpaper around a multitude of small angled and curved edges is the work of a fine craftsperson. The repeating pattern in the wallpaper is matched up flawlessly.Our advice - hire her!
Description of Work: Buckets and Boards staff primed and wallpapered the front hall, stairway area and second floor hallway of our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$940

Elizabeth S.
06/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They used drop clothes, and cleaned up well. They were very neat, and made sure not to leave any mess behind. They were great about working with other workers cleaning up.
Description of Work: She and her girls came in and painted the entire interior of my home. They also wallpapered a bathroom, and painted a staircase. They had to work around the unpainted wood parts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patrick H.
01/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They did very well. They showed up on time. I had no problems with them. The job turned out very well.
Description of Work: They painted the hallways.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

JENNIFER B.
11/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They are a female run company. They were very professional and knowledgeable. She really knew a lot about the different types of paint and the specialized techniques that could be used. The estimate I received was a little higher than others so I ended up using someone else. With the 2 personal recommendations I have received for Buckets and Boards and will use them for my next interior painting job.
Description of Work: They gave me an estimate on a large interior painting project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

CLAUDIA M.
06/2010
5.0
interior painters, wallpaper
  + 0 more
Janet arrived after we left for work in the morning, and was gone when I arrived home. A neat pile of supplies was in the living room. She and her crew worked quickly. I can't compare her prices with others because I didn't do a lot of research. Her pricing seemed reasonable, and I liked how she interacted with me, so I just went with her. When we ran short of wallpaper, she was able to get additional rolls (even though I had purchased the wallpaper a year previously) through a sibling's business. Great service.
Description of Work: Janet papered the top half of the kitchen walls and painted the bottom half of the walls + doors. She also hung wallpaper in another room and painted trim.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Michael G.
12/2009
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Everything went very well. The quality of work and their professionalism was excellent. They were very good. There was a lot of prep work. They were very responsive. They came right away.
Description of Work: Buckets & Boards did wall papering and painting in 2 rooms in June.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

    Contact information

    105 N UNION ST, Arlington, MA 02474


    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Wallpaper,
    Interior Painting,
    Wallpaper Removal

    FAQ

    BUCKETS & BOARDS is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    BUCKETS & BOARDS accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, BUCKETS & BOARDS offers free project estimates.
    No, BUCKETS & BOARDS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, BUCKETS & BOARDS does not offer a senior discount.
    No, BUCKETS & BOARDS does not offer emergency services.
    No, BUCKETS & BOARDS does not offer warranties.
    BUCKETS & BOARDS offers the following services: INTERIOR PAINTING, WALLPAPERING, & WALLPAPER REMOVAL.
    EXTERIOR PAINTING.

    Contact information

    105 N UNION ST, Arlington, MA 02474


    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM