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Artisan of fine wallcoverings

James Reppert, C.P.
James Reppert, C.P.Certified Paperhanger® | Licensed Contractor | Expert Witness
James Reppert, C.P. is a WIA Certified Paperhanger® and licensed California contractor with over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial wallcovering installation. Recognized by American Painting Contractor® magazine (2007, 2008), qualified as an expert witness since 2010, and featured on HGTV’s Hidden Potential and Rock the Block. He serves homeowners, interior designers, luxury hotels, businesses, and general contractors across Southern California and beyond.

Professional Qualifications

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

James Reppert completed a one-year formal apprenticeship under a master craftsman. He has since completed advanced certified installer training in specialty materials including Weathered Stone™, Maya Romanoff®, and Clipso® Technical Fabrics. He also studied Contract Law, Torts, and the Theory & Craft of American Law at Trinity Law School—training that directly supports his expert witness practice.

EXPERIENCE

James Reppert has over 25 years of full-time equivalent experience as a professional paperhanger. During his career, he has installed well over 15,000 rolls of residential wallcoverings and well over 10,000 yards of commercial materials, encompassing vinyl, fabric, grasscloth, specialty, and mural products. His work meets or exceeds the national standards established by the Wallcovering Installers Association (WIA).

CERTIFICATIONS

Wallcovering Installers Association (WIA): Certified Paperhanger® (2006–Present) California Contractors License #831191: C61/D29 (2004–Present) Weathered Stone™ Certified Installer Maya Romanoff® Certified Installer Clipso® Technical Fabrics Certified Installer Angi Leads / HomeAdvisor® Certified Contractor

AFFILIATIONS

Wallcovering Installers Association (WIA) — Member (2004–Present) WIA Los Angeles Chapter — Board Member, Secretary (2005–2007) American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) — Industry Partner (2004–2009)

RECOGNITION

American Painting Contractor® magazine: Who's Who Among Professional Painting and Paperhanging Contractors (2007 and 2008) Featured paperhanger on HGTV's Hidden Potential and Rock the Block (2019) Qualified and litigation-proven expert witness since 2010, retained in construction defect cases involving defective wallcovering installation

LICENSE

California Contractors License No. 831191 — C61/D29 (2004–Present)
What is your service area?2017-09-13T13:10:18-07:00

All of southern California including Long Beach, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, Orange, Whittier, Torrance, Santa Monica, City of Industry, Fullerton, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Lakewood, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Venice, La Puente, Beverly Hills, San Juan Capistrano, Mission Viejo, Buena Park, Pico Rivera, San Pedro, Downey, Carson, Laguna Hills, Corona, Gardena, Lake Forest, Tustin, La Habra, Norwalk, El Toro, Aliso Viejo, Artesia, Playa del Rey, La Mirada, Westminster, Brea, Yorba Linda, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Laguna Niguel, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes Peninsula, San Clemente, Dana Point, Cerritos, Trabuco Canyon, Marina del Rey, Wilmington, Villa Park, Cypress, Bellflower, Hawthorne, Diamond Bar, Santa Fe Springs, Walnut, Los Alamitos, Placentia, Manhattan Beach, Lawndale, Paramount, Lomita, Seal Beach, Hacienda Heights, Pomona, El Segundo, Harbor City, El Monte, Chino Hills, Playa Vista, Foothill Ranch, Surfside, Capistrano Beach, Midway City, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Sunset Beach, Ladera Ranch, East Irvine, Hermosa Beach, South El Monte, Atwood, Bell Gardens, West Covina, Rowland Heights, Rancho Santa Margarita, Montebello, Bell, Rancho Palos Verdes, Stanton, Hawaiian Gardens, La Palma and more.

Will you provide a free estimate?2017-09-13T13:10:44-07:00

Absolutely! Please keep in mind that there are many factors that can affect an estimate:

  • job location
  • room dimensions and layout
  • type of wallcovering
  • material width
  • pattern repeat
  • pattern match
  • bolt length
  • the condition of the surfaces where the material is to be installed.

Ordinarily, these factors can be determined only through an on-site survey or from accurate drawings and wallpaper specifications.

How do you estimate, by the roll or by the job?2016-01-18T21:17:48-08:00

I estimate by the job, due to the many factors listed above.

What will I receive in your free estimate?2017-03-28T22:33:33-07:00

You will receive a proposal listing the amount of material required, the labor charge and the estimated job duration. Review the proposal carefully and then submit any questions you might have. If the proposal is acceptable, sign, initial and date it in the designated areas and return it. If a down payment is required, it will be specified in the proposal. Payments are tendered by cash, check or money order with final payment due upon job completion. All work is performed by qualified craftsmen.

How quickly can I have my material installed?2017-09-15T11:08:37-07:00

After all of the required material has been delivered to the job site, and after any prerequisite remodeling has been completed, your installation can be scheduled to begin as quickly as possible. All work is normally scheduled between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

How should I care for my new surfaces?2017-09-13T10:49:02-07:00

Allow the new wallcovering to dry and strengthen before hanging pictures or affixing other types of decor. Depending upon environmental factors and the type of material, this may take from hours to days to weeks. In shower or bath areas, always use the exhaust fan to remove steam and moisture which could otherwise cause the material to loosen from the surface, especially near the ceiling. For cleaning, you should follow manufacturer instructions included with the material. In general, naturals may be vacuumed, papers may be sponged lightly with clean water and vinyl may be washed with mild soap and rinsed with clean water.