Gregg Schwalbe has been providing painting, plaster/drywall repairing, and wallpapering services to hundreds of North Shore clients since 1996. Free estimates are provided.
Business highlights
28 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Free color & design consultation. Application of all types of primers and paints. Woodwork prep: wet sanding, tack cloth cleaning, surface repairs: leveling and filling, caulking, and priming. Woodwork: Application of oil base enamel paints. Ceiling and wall prep including water, stain, and smoke damage repairs; stress cracks, blistering or peeling paint. Wallcovering installation incl. grasscloths, non-wovens, etc. Protection of household furnishings and maintenance of a neat work space.
Gregg is fantastic! My husband and I needed someone to fix a faulty wallpapering job done to our powder room. We came across Gregg's name when researching the most experienced professionals to hang wallpaper. From the moment we met Gregg he was punctual, professional, and meticulous in his work. We knew he would be the best person for the job. Despite being booked out several months (as is everyone right now), we were happy to wait for him. Gregg finished our powder room in two days (including taking down previous wallpaper, priming the walls and hanging new paper). We could not be happier with his work, truly top-notch. We have received so many compliments on our bathroom, and it even inspired us to also have Gregg wallpaper our dining room next year! I would 100% recommend Gregg to anyone looking for a highly skilled artisan with decades of experience.
Description of Work: Wallpapering Powder Room
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kathy P.
07/2022
5.0
plastering, wallpaper, interior painters
+ 1 more
We've worked with Gregg for years and could not be happier with the painting/wall repair and wallpapering he's done for us. Gregg is very meticulous and does excellent work. He keeps us well informed of his progress and schedule so there are never any surprises. And he leaves the home perfectly clean at the end of each day, as well as at the end of the project. Gregg is trustworthy, professional and an absolute pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Wall repair and interior painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Frederick L.
07/2021
5.0
drywall, plastering, wallpaper
+ 1 more
Gregg’s wallpapering work was utterly superb. He is a consummate professional, providing insightful advice, prompt delivery of services, immaculate protection of the premises and clean up, and, of course, exceptional service. Our project required precise measurements, installation in a complicated format, sharp edges, and virtually invisible seams. Gregg exceeded our every hope and expectation!!! Highest recommendation!!!!!
Description of Work: Install Wallpaper
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from ARTISAN WALL COVERING
So glad you are pleased with the work, [Member Name Removed]! Thanks for your kind words and loyalty!
LAURA H.
01/2021
5.0
drywall, wallpaper, interior painters
+ 1 more
Gregg is personable, prompt, and professional. I meant to post a review earlier, but time got away from me over the holidays! He is a perfectionist. He did wallpaper, paint, and some detail work (caulking) in a bathroom where we are doing a makeover/renovation. I had a hard time finding anyone to do wallpaper. Everyone who has seen his work in the room loves it! The wallpaper makes the room! And the work is meticulous. I was lucky I stumbled upon a recommendation for Gregg! He's truly an artisan. The work is lovely. As part of the project, Gregg also took care of some annoying wallpaper repair issues I was tired of looking at, in another room, but not yet ready to re-do (other projects are more pressing, just now). We will be calling him back as we get further into our projects.
Description of Work: Wallpaper and painting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
RITA Z.
10/2019
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Excellent. I had the living room, dining room and halls repaired and painted. Gregg does impeccable work. All repairs done on all the walls in the rooms prior to painting, in addition to the painting. I added window frames and baseboards to the project and I am thrilled with the results. Absolutely no mishaps. Gregg keeps all areas clean and his clean up at the end of the day is exceptional. I had just had floors sanded, stained and finished and not a single drop of paint where it did not belong. Gregg keeps excellent records and keeps the client advised of all steps each day. He also notices other repairs that should be done and proceeds. For example, he noticed that caulk was needed around my fireplace and took care of this also. The work is absolutely beautiful. I had an issue with baseboards needing a precision cut as Home Depot would not do it, and Gregg took it on and I did not have to hire a carpenter for a simple job. On a side note, I never felt his presence working. He is quiet and unobtrusive. I could just go about my business every day, inside or outside of my home and barely knew he was in the house for 2 weeks. This is a plus for sure. I would highly recommend Artisan for any painting project . He also does as requested with no "hard sell" to add work. He is client focused, while maintaining highly professional standards. If you are as fussy as I am about cleanliness, tidiness and perfection, hire Artisan!!!!
Description of Work: living, dining rooms and halls painted
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,900
Lisa D.
06/2019
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
My husband is detail-oriented and super picky about the way we keep up our house, and he is delighted with everything Artisan Wall Covering has done. Gregg is meticulous and does an amazing job... and he's also an exceptionally pleasant person to work with. Everything he has done in our house is done exactly the way you'd want it, and if you look at our walls, you'd never guess my home is nearly 100 years old. It's flawless. I highly recommend Artisan Wall Covering.
Description of Work: Gregg painted our upstairs bathroom, our living room and dining room, all trim on our first floor, and our kitchen cabinets. He is coming back this summer to paint our three bedrooms.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
syd R.
09/2018
5.0
drywall, interior painters
+ 0 more
Excellent work. Conscientious, meticulous, thorough and professional. Gregg's work was on time and on budget. Very detailed and clean. Would definitely recommend.and
Description of Work: repair of cracks, texturing, caulking, priming and painting of LVR, DNR and KITCH.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sandra M.
06/2018
5.0
drywall, plastering, interior painters
+ 1 more
As always the job was done with exceptional quality and professionalism. We have had several projects done by Gregg and he is fantastic not only in the finish work but also in his preparation and clean-up. He leaves your home each day with things neatly organized, keeps you informed of any changes in his calendar and schedule, and has a wonderfully happy personality. Best of all, his attention to detail is outstanding, and he is extremely trustworthy. Hire Gregg, you won't be disappointed!
Gregg is a considerate, hard-working, skilled craftsman. He arrived daily at 8:30 AM. He would inform us if his schedule changed. Gregg warned us when the work was going to be messy. He sealed off the rooms, he cleaned up every evening. We had a large job that included wallpaper removal, plastering,detailed painting, and wallpaper hanging. Everything was done to perfection. I have high expectations and Gregg surpassed them.
Description of Work: Wallpaper removal, plastering, painting, wallpaper hanging
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jeff Z.
06/2017
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Gregg, the owner and sole operator, made an initial visit to my home in order to assess the scope of the project. Together we did a thorough "walk through" of both rooms as he took notes and he then provided me with extremely detailed explanations of everything, from the type of primer and paint that would be used and the number of coats needed, to the amount of time the job would take. He also answered all of my questions and addressed any concerns that I had. He even helped me make a decision regarding a ceiling color which was very much appreciated. The project took two weeks and every day Gregg came promptly at 8:30 and stayed until 5 or 5:30. He was unfailingly accommodating, pleasant, and courteous. When I arrived home from work he told me exactly what he had accomplished that day and what he planned to do the next. He always did a thorough cleanup and stored his materials neatly in a corner of the laundry room. After he left for the day I did my own walk through of the areas that were completed and was delighted with how beautiful everything looked. He finished the project right on time and insisted that I do a final inspection before he left (although it really wasn't necessary). Gregg is indeed a true artisan who takes great pride in his work and it shows down to the last careful stroke. I was amazed at his meticulousness and attention to detail and couldn't have been happier with his degree of perfectionism. Thank you, Gregg!
Description of Work: Painting of newly remodeled kitchen and laundry room including walls, ceilings, woodwork, and doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert W.
03/2017
5.0
wallpaper removal, interior painters
+ 0 more
Since Gregg had done work for me on several different occasions I was confident that this job would be approached with the same pursuit of excellence and attention to detail as shown previously, and indeed it was. I have exacting standards and high expectations, and Gregg makes every effort to satisfy, however small the concerns may be. He is a master painter, and he demonstrated that once again. I am so pleased with the result.
Description of Work: Gregg removed wallpaper, prepped walls and painted a guest bedroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900
Kristen J.
12/2016
5.0
plastering, interior painters
+ 0 more
Gregg did a fantastic job. This is the second time we have hired him. He is incredibly neat and clean, professional, and patient when choosing paint colors. He is a perfectionist. Our home looks great! We will definitely use Artisan Wall Coverings in the future.
Description of Work: Painting our kitchen, family room, woodwork, and bedroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jennifer A.
10/2016
5.0
drywall, plastering, interior painters
+ 1 more
I would hire Gregg again for any interior painting needs that we may have in the future! He is professional, honest and meticulous with his craft. His prices seem comptetive and we're very pleased with the work he completed for us. Thanks!
Description of Work: Repairs to water-damaged ceilings and painting of ceilngs and walls.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400
Susan B.
07/2016
5.0
plastering, interior painters
+ 0 more
Everything looks beautiful! The space is transformed. Gregg helped us choose colors, and made perfect repairs in damaged plaster. He is meticulous and neat. We have an older home so he smoothed out many surface cracks. He was efficient in doing the work and very pleasant to have around during the process.
Description of Work: We had 4 rooms and two stair areas painted, previously varnished woodwork painted white, and repairs to water-damaged ceilings and walls.
i have used Gregg at Artisan Wall Covering for many years and many projects. He just completed a small job for me that involved painting and plastering. however, in the past he has also done wallpapering and removal for me. He does extremely good work with attention to detail. He has good color sense and suggestions. He is very flexible and accommodating. Because I have been so pleased with Gregg's work, I wait until he is available versus seeking out anyone else. And, he is just a very nice person.
Description of Work: interior painting, plastering.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Mary S.
05/2016
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
I have used Gregg, owner of Artisan Wallcovering for over 10 years. He has done painting, plaster repairs, and wallpapering for me and he does excellent work. He is the best I've experienced in prep work. He is so patient in helping to find the right color, going above and beyond to get the look I want. He is extremely responsive and flexible. I don't look any further anymore for my painting and wallpapering needs. I just call Gregg and wait until he can schedule me.
Description of Work: Interior painting walls and woodwork. Plaster repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Fran F.
10/2015
5.0
drywall, plastering, wallpaper, interior painters
+ 2 more
I've used Gregg of Artisan Wall Covering before and when I experienced water damage in one of my rentals, I, once again, called Gregg. He repaired water leak damages in the bathroom -- the ceiling and walls including mold removal in it's entirety, painted and wallpapered the bath to make it look like new. Then, he repaired and painted sections in the hallway damaged by the water leak. All of the work was EXCELLENT! Again, I've used Gregg before and knew his work plus trusted his judgment and appreciated his professionalism so when I had this repair need I went back to him for this third project. I knew I would be more than pleased and was! He is the best at wallpaper work - matching everything perfectly, an outstanding painter and excellent at repair that includes plaster and wallpaper. Plus, he will provide excellent suggestions regarding wallpaper choices and paint color choices. Gregg, combined with the Wallpaper Wallpaper store in the Wauwatosa area with their excellent staff and outstanding suggestions made this project stress free. I will always use Gregg for any project I have at any of my Wisconsin rentals. My only regret is I am in Los Angeles, California so it's difficult for me to use his services out here.
Description of Work: Total repair of a bathroom and a portion of the hallway ceiling in one of my rentals.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Response from ARTISAN WALL COVERING
This client has always been a pleasure to serve. He appreciates quality craftsmanship and is enjoyable to work with! Thanks again for choosing Artisan Wall Covering.
Hugh H.
01/2015
5.0
wallpaper removal, wallpaper, interior painters
+ 1 more
We found them through Angie’s List. I used them numerous times last spring and summer and we did multiple projects. The experience was fantastic. He is very pleasant to work with and very communicative. We loved having him around the house while he was working. The quality of the craftsmanship was fantastic. My wife is very demanding about paint jobs, so he did a fantastic job. We are absolutely very pleased. We are very happy with the price and the value. I would highly recommend them for anyone who wants a quality job at a very reasonable price. They did very fine work. We will be using their schedule as there is something more to work.
Description of Work: We used Artisan Wall Covering for multiple projects. We had them strip and re-wallpaper a bathroom. We had them paint two additional bedrooms, upper and lower hallway, dining room and another bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Response from ARTISAN WALL COVERING
It was a joy to work with the [removed member name]. I greatly appreciate their loyalty to Artisan WC!
Jennifer P.
05/2014
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Our family has been fortunate to work with Gregg now on two projects so far. Both have been great experiences, both in terms of the final product, and also the ease and professionalism with which Gregg operates. Gregg is meticulous in his eye for detail, extremely trustworthy and professional. He makes sure the work is of the utmost quality that will last a long time. We will likely have more painting projects in the future and will continue to work with Artisan as our preferred provider. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a quality interior painter without hesitation.
Description of Work: Interior paining of family room including all trim work. Interior paining of child's bedroom including plaster repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Response from ARTISAN WALL COVERING
It has been a real pleasure to work with [member name removed]! Thanks for choosing Artisan Wall Covering.
Bryan B.
12/2013
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
I hired the right guy. He knows his craft. I was kept informed throughout the process. The work was completed within the estimated time. The workmanship is excellent.
Description of Work: Prep and wallpaper a bathroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$590
Fran F.
02/2013
5.0
interior painters, wallpaper removal, wallpaper
+ 1 more
Gregg did an excellent job removing existing wallpaper, repairing plaster, wallpapering and painting a kitchen and pantry for me. It was a big job! I own expensive rental properties and this is the third kitchen and pantry project Gregg has worked on for me. Not only does he do great work but before beginning the project, provides and excellent detailed proposal for all the work to be performed so you have an accurate record of what he will do and what the labor cost will be for him to do the work. He is meticulous about everything in the entire process including leaving the area spotless at the end. His conscientiousness is a rare quality to find among the population that does this work. Unlike some others, you have no worries with Gregg. There is always open communication and he is quite personable ... a really nice guy!!! I will most certainly use Gregg's service again.
Description of Work: This is the second time I used Artisan Wall Covering. This project was much like the first in that it involved wallpaper hanging, wall repair and painting. This particular recent project also included wallpaper removal and painting woodwork.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
Maureen D.
01/2013
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Great. I recommend Gregg.
Description of Work: Gregg repaired plaster in a stairwell and painted walls, stair risers and all other molding. He was flexible in working around us getting the stair treads refinished and all right before the holidays. He is incredibly easy going. Someone you can trust in your home. Since I work out of my home, he was nice to have around. He is meticulous and leaves each day having left NO mess behind. The care he took to make the walls look smooth and with no evidence of repair is amazing. Now all the trim in the place that we have painted looks lousy!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Nancy F.
11/2012
5.0
drywall, interior painters
+ 0 more
I had used before, and his work was wonderful. I called him back for this project; work was flawless, with a great attention to detail. Gregg has a great eye for color, and he worked with me to find find the perfect color form trip. He created a unique room just for us. I just want to say, he is not a painter; he is an artist.
Description of Work: He did some wall repair, painted my den, and the trim out the den.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Jack M.
10/2012
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
An absouletly wonderful experience from start to finsh.
Description of Work: This is the third time we have hired Gregg Schwalbe, the owner of Artisan Wall Covering to do interior painting in our house. This job was to repair raised nails and screws in the drywall and paint the entrance hallway, an interior hallway, laundry room, and guest bathroom. As in the previous two jobs, Gregg was meticulous in ensuring that everything was done exactly right. Gregg also repaired water damaged drywall in the laundry room so perfectly that you can not tell it has been repaired. We are telling all our neighbors and friends about the great work Gregg does. We have two additional bathrooms to be painted at a later date and we will be calling Gregg to do the work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Chris D.
09/2012
5.0
interior painters, wallpaper
+ 0 more
Gregg was on time, cleaned up at the end of each day, and was nice to have around. Although the project took a day longer than he had estimated, the cost remained the same. All in all, as a craftsman, his attention to detail and high-quality standards resulted in an experience and results that exceeded expectations. I would definitely hire him for another job and have recommended him to friends.
Description of Work: Gregg Schwalbe, owner of Artisan Wall Covering, did an amazing job on my project, which encompassed all the steps related to painting the spindles (43), risers (16) and side molding of my recently refinished stairway, landing, and second floor hall. Gregg's work is of extremely high quality -- the sanding, filling holes and caulking in preparation for the actual priming and painting meant a highly "finished" look, which is what I wanted. He also painted the ceiling above the stairway and re-plastered part of a bedroom ceiling and painted it.
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Service Categories
Interior Painting,
Wallpaper,
Plaster,
Drywall,
Wallpaper Removal,
Mold Testing & Remediation
FAQ
ARTISAN WALL COVERING is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
ARTISAN WALL COVERING accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
No, ARTISAN WALL COVERING does not offer a senior discount.
No, ARTISAN WALL COVERING does not offer emergency services.
No, ARTISAN WALL COVERING does not offer warranties.
ARTISAN WALL COVERING offers the following services: Free color & design consultation. Application of all types of primers and paints. Woodwork prep: wet sanding, tack cloth cleaning, surface repairs: leveling and filling, caulking, and priming. Woodwork: Application of oil base enamel paints. Ceiling and wall prep including water, stain, and smoke damage repairs; stress cracks, blistering or peeling paint. Wallcovering installation incl. grasscloths, non-wovens, etc. Protection of household furnishings and maintenance of a neat work space.