Decorating With A Difference

Paint & Wallpaper Contractors
Pickering ON L1V 1N9
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Erin in Toronto
Erin in Toronto
1 review Pickering, ON
10/10

Painting (multiple rooms) + Wallpaper

Walter and Monique did a fantastic job painting nearly our entire interior, plus wallpapering our powder room. They were very thorough but also fast, finishing the painting well before we expected. They were extremely personable, and honest with their recommendations on what really needed to be done (for example, certain ceilings) and what we could hold off on for now. They were priced fairly and stuck to their estimate. We will DEFINITELY be calling them again when we're ready for a colour change!

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Erin,

thank you for a great review, it was our pleasure working for you. Enjoy the new look in your home.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ajax, ON
4/10

Kitchen cupboard painting

The job was to paint a dark cherry cupboard to white. It was an efficient, quiet, and respectful team. The quality of the job lacked attention to detail: missed areas, bleeding and streaking, blotches. Biggest miss was another coat needed to cover the dark paint underneath. Had to remind them of missed areas after 90% of the job was finished, the base of cupboard was not touched. After reaching out about the above there was no response. I wouldnt recommend them for furniture painting. They did a great job of painting the walls of the kitchen.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Company Response

Dear Igor,

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the kitchen cupboard painting job we completed. We appreciate your kind words about our team being efficient, quiet, and respectful.

We're sorry to hear that the quality of the job lacked attention to detail and that there were missed areas, bleeding, streaking, and blotches. We take pride in our work and strive to deliver the highest quality results for our clients, so we are disappointed to hear that we fell short in this regard.

We apologize for missing the base of the cupboard and for not responding to your concerns after the job was completed. We should have been more responsive and taken immediate action to address any issues you had with the job. We are committed to customer satisfaction, and we take all feedback seriously.

We would appreciate the opportunity to make it right and address any outstanding concerns you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact us at, and we will do our best to address your concerns.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Sincerely,

Wally and Monique, proud owners of Decorating With A Difference.

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Todd S. in Toronto
Todd S. in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Paint main floor of house

Walter and Monique prepped and painted the entire main floor of our home. The entire process from quote to final clean up and invoicing/payment was an absolute pleasure. The job was done perfectly, on time and on budget. A fantastic experience throughout. Walter and Monique are consummate professionals and were a pleasure to have in our home. Could not recommend more highly.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Dawna in Toronto
Dawna in Toronto
0 reviews Aurora, ON
10/10

Painting bedroom and adjoining bathroom

I have used Decorating with a difference on a number of projects in my last condo and current house.

The reason I continue to call Wally or Monique to come and estimate the cost of my job is that I find them to be honest about the amount of labour, materials and time required to complete the job.

I am very happy to recommend Decorating with a Difference to anyone requiring painting and or wallpapering.

Dawna Hannah

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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C.Parkes in Toronto
C.Parkes in Toronto
2 reviews Pickering, ON
10/10

Excellent Interior / Exterior Paint Job

I recently hired Decorating with a Difference for an interior paint job, with some minimal exterior work on my home as well. Walter was very professional, friendly & accommodating. After having 4 quotes done, his quote was very competitive & his availability was excellent! We were able to start my job almost immediately. Great attention to detail, fixed many holes & dings in my walls, and fabulous finished product. My house looks fantastic! :) Would definitely hire them again & would highly recommend. A big thanks to Walter and his wife for a job well done!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Pickering, ON
10/10

Painting and wallpaper

I am pleased with the work done and the professional way in which it was done. I would engage Decorating With and Difference for any work in the future.

Approximate cost of services:
$600.00
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tiffard777
tiffard777
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Living room, dining room hallway up stairs and entrance

The job I had done was completely amazing. It literally transformed my home. I am truly so grateful. I WOULD RECOMMEND TEN TIMES OVER TO MY FRIENDS.

Approximate cost of services:
$7,009.00
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James in Toronto
James in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Wallpapered powder room

I was connected to Wally at Decorating with a Difference through home stars. We had a small powder room we wanted wallpapered. Wally was quick to quote and flexible on the start date.

Job was done within a few hours and we couldn't be happier. Super nice and professional. We are ready thinking what else Wally can help us with

recommended!

Approximate cost of services:
$600.00
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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Exterior painting

Walter was excellent to deal with from start to finish and his workmanship was perfect.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,200.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much. We will do it again.

msm
msm
1 review Pickering, ON
10/10

Lots of Interior trim work and doors as well as exterior front door.

We have know Walter for 25+ years. He has done work for us at various homes. He is professional and courteous and is someone you trust in your home. His work is first rate rate. He is not only a painter but an artist as well and can do many beautiful finishes. He has great ideas and makes wonderful suggestions, should you want him too. Most recently he took our white, steel front door and made it look like real wood! It was quite amazing and represented 10 hours of work. He made our front door entry come to life. I would be only too happy to recommend him and his company to anyone!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,800.00
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More about Decorating With A Difference

With our painter's techniques and attention to detail, we can make your home and/or business look and feel more like your own.

We are residential and commercial house painters painting in Pickering, Ajax, Scarborough and the greater Toronto area. We also serve the York and Durham regions to as far north as Aurora.

Our house painting services include general painting, plaster repair, wallpaper and wallcovering installation and removal, decorative painting, and faux finishes. We also offer more speciality services listed under the "Service Details" section below.

Founded by award-winning decorator Walter Schellenberg in 1989, Decorating with a Difference has had the privilege of working in many of the finest homes in all of Toronto and the GTA, and has now expanded locally with the addition of his sons joining the business, and the partnerships he has created over the years.

If you are interested in working with us to start or complete your project, please contact us and we'll respond as soon as possible, we look forward to working with you!

Note:
In an effort to respond quicker, we have set up an automated estimate booking system on our website that will allow you the client, to choose the date that works best for you to have your project quote done in person.

The system instantly confirms the appointment once you select the date so there is no need to wait for a call. That way you don't have to wait around for a reply, and we can keep painting without checking our phone.

CATEGORIES
Paint & Wallpaper Contractors, Handyman Services, and Cabinetry & Millwork
PRODUCTS
We work with any brand of paint, varnish, stain, wallpaper or wallcovering that is required for your project. From low VOC paint for clearer air, to oil paint for that tough smooth finish used on doors and kitchen cabinets. We can even install grass cloth or silk wallcoverings.
SERVICES
General Painting, Wallpaper/ Wallcovering (installation & removal), Decorative Painting, Plaster Repair, Faux Finishes, & Murals.
BRANDS
We work with Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, Behr, and Farrow & Ball to name a few.
STYLES
Verdigris - Colour gradation - Ragging - Stippling - Shading - Bagging (triple process) - Gold leafing - Pearl top finish - Stone block walls - Smooshing - Wiping - Marbling - Wood Graining & Burl - Sky Ceilings - Antiquing - Marquetry (inlaid wood) - Staining - Gilding - Venetian plaster - Paneling - Trompe L’ oeil - Mouldings - Stripes - Stencilling - Crackle Glaze - Distressing / Spattering - Granite
SPECIALITIES
Wallpaper/ Wallcovering (installation & removal), Faux Finishes, Decorative Painting, & Murals
WEBSITE
http://decoratingwithadifference.com/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1989
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
5
PAYMENT METHOD
E-Transfer, Cheque, Cash
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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