Decorating With A Difference

Paint & Wallpaper Contractors
Pickering ON L1V 1N9
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Laura
Laura
1 review Pickering, ON
10/10

Interior house painting

I was working in a tight time frame to get my house painted and ready to sell. Max was able to make it work and got the job done in 2 days! The paint job was immaculate and the team was very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely hire them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Glad we could complete your project in time. Hope the sale went well!

emily.schell.1987
emily.schell.1987
1 review Oshawa, ON
10/10

Painted entire house

Amazing job - very professional finishes completed by truly kind and knowledgeable people. I highly recommend!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,200.00
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Thank you for the recommendation Emily!

Ro
Ro
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Painting main floor & stairwell

Working with Decorating With a Difference was fantastic! We got great advice from Walter & Max & Kate and are extremely pleased with the painting of our main floor and stairwell. They are also the nicest crew to deal with and were so meticulous with the entire job and pricing was very fair. I would not hesitate to contact them in future for more projects. Thanks to Walter, Max, Kate, Oliver & Dakota for all your help in doing an incredible job in our home!

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Thank you so much for the review! We all enjoyed working with you, and helping you transform your home. I hope we can work together again in future! - Max

Ravi from Ajax
Ravi from Ajax
11 reviews Ajax, ON
10/10

Main floor re-paint

The moment we met Max, we were very impressed with his professionalism. He spoke very well, and was a pleasure to deal with. Him and his crew (Kaitlin and Oliver) were also professional and friendly. Overall, Max and his crew did an exceptional job. They were on-time and very respectful of our time schedule with a little guy at home. The entire process was an wonderful experience, and the workmanship and paint colours makes our home look like a model home. In short, we were very happy with going with DWAD and would re-hire them again!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,900.00
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Company Response

Thank you, Ravi, for your appreciation! We would love to work with your family again. I'm glad my team and I could help you refresh your space, and to hear that it was an enjoyable experience for you!

Jeffrey in Oshawa
Jeffrey in Oshawa
1 review Oshawa, ON
10/10

Exterior Trim Painting and Removal

I hired them to paint the exterior wood trim around my new windows, to retouch paint on a spire, and to remove old gingerbread trim. It was a small job but Max and his team got it done for a very reasonable cost. I am very satisfied.

Approximate cost of services:
$170.00
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Company Response

Thanks the review Jeffery! I'm glad you are satisfied, it was a pleasure to work with you!

Justice E.
Justice E.
3 reviews , ON
10/10

Redecorating and Interior Design

Walter and team were amazing. They ensured their work area was clean after each day of work. Their faux walls are a beautiful sight every time we come home. Very respectful and very good at explaining what they are doing at each stage. I cannot wait for them to come complete more work in the house. I will definitely recommend them to other friends and family.

Approximate cost of services:
$15,000.00
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Company Response

Thanks for the kind review Justice! It was a pleasure to work with you.

Muhammad Z.
Muhammad Z.
1 review Ajax, ON
10/10

Kitchen Cabinet, Garage Door and Front door painting

Honest advice, no unnecessary upselling. Great job at a reasonable price!
We asked Walter to improve the look of our kitchen by painting the kitchen cabinets. Walter and Max came in and did an excellent job.
Our kitchen has stainless steel appliances and with the cabinet color they suggested it looks very upscale now. They also painted the Front
and Garage doors which now look as good as new. I also asked Max to touch up some spots on our living room ceiling, he did it for us without
any additional charges. Great people to have at our house for renovations!!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,530.00
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Company Response

Thank you Muhammad for such a kind review! We're glad we could serve you and I wish you all the best with the sale of your home! - Max

Doug Mckay
Doug Mckay
1 review Pickering, ON
10/10

Painting a bedroom

They were very polite, on time, cleaned up everything very well and were willing to do additional touch ups and go an extra mile to please. I would definitely use them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$475.00
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Company Response

Thank you Doug, it was a pleasure to work with you! And thank you for informing us on how our invoice prints out. We'll update our website to include printing instructions to future clients.

Samanthahardingmoore
Samanthahardingmoore
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Painting

They did amazing painting my place. They even repaired a wall that my movers damaged free of charge! No complaints here, they were great:) already recommended!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,500.00
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Company Response

Thank you Samantha, I hope you and your partner are enjoying the new condo!

woodlake
woodlake
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Painting Kitchen Cupboards

Polite, clean, tidy, excellent work.worked quietly, efficiently, returned promptly for a small problem and fixed it to my satisfaction

Approximate cost of services:
$3,200.00
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Thank you for the review! It was nice working with you.

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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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