ISO a painter/wallpaper removal. The wonderful painter I used for years passed away and after calling the first referral from a local paint store I was a bit disheartened. I was told that he charged by the hour - Oh really? So is it $4,000 or $6,000? No telling - was his answer! I am simply not comfortable with an hourly rate. Can anyone recommend a quality painter that can access a job and provide an estimate? Many thanks!