Is it OK to paint over old wallpaper?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/painting-over-wallpaper-its-possible.htm">paint over wallpaper</a> if it’s smooth and in good shape. But if there are bumps or tears in the wallpaper, they’ll likely show through the paint. Similarly, you should avoid painting over textured wallpaper because the ridges and patterns in the paper will be visible. In either of these situations, you should remove the wallpaper before painting.</p></div>

What is the easiest way to remove wallpaper?

• <div><p>The easiest way to remove wallpaper is to use a steamer. The hot steam will loosen the wallpaper paste and make peeling the wallpaper off in large sheets much easier. Unfortunately, steamers can create irreparable damage on your walls, so it’s not a good idea for DIYers to use steamers to remove wallpaper. Instead, hire a professional wallpaper remover to do the work for you. This method will not only speed up the process, but it will also ensure your walls will remain intact post-wallpapering.</p></div>

Can I hang wallpaper over textured wallpaper?

• <div><p>If you can already see the texture of the existing wallpaper through the layer of paint, then the texture could also come through the new layer of wallpaper. If that’s the aesthetic you want, then proceed. But if you want a smoother surface, you should either strip off the existing paint and wallpaper or hang a layer of liner paper before proceeding. </p></div>

Is peel-and-stick wallpaper as good as traditional wallpaper?

• <div><p>When comparing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/peel-and-stick-vs-traditional-wallpaper.htm">peel-and-stick wallpaper and traditional wallpaper</a>, each has its own pros and cons—the one that’s better for you depends on your needs and space. Peel-and-stick wallpaper is more budget-friendly and easier to install, while traditional wallpaper lasts much longer and can be used in a wider variety of spaces. </p></div>

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Q: Is it OK to paint over old wallpaper?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/painting-over-wallpaper-its-possible.htm">paint over wallpaper</a> if it&rsquo;s smooth and in good shape. But if there are bumps or tears in the wallpaper, they&rsquo;ll likely show through the paint. Similarly, you should avoid painting over textured wallpaper because the ridges and patterns in the paper will be visible. In either of these situations, you should remove the wallpaper before painting.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to wash the walls after removing wallpaper?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll need to wash the walls to remove wallpaper adhesive residue after removal as part of the prep process for painting or rehanging wallpaper. Old adhesive can cause texture issues and prevent paint or wallpaper from adhering properly to the wall&rsquo;s surface. </p></div>

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Earth First Landscape and Irrigation Services is the most professional company I’ve ever worked with in Tucson amazing just trimming my trees and shrubs and removing the debris. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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The owner Marcus came and pressure washed my pool deck and outside walkways. There were stains I did not think would be removed but they were. He is very nice and upfront avout his work and the pricing. I will definitely recommend him and hire him for more work in the future.
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Trevor took the time to get everything just right, and then some. He removed an old pipe that was no longer functional. He also helped to identify a gas leak at the outside meter and then tightened down the connection and stopped the leak. Excellent customer service! Thank you!
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We had water damage to our floor in the hall and they had to remove some hardwood floor. They were efficient. Explained each step so we could understand and answered all our questions with respect and knowledge.
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Great job! Courteous service and professional work. I had extra water buildup around the old faucet, which was completely removed before the new faucet was installed.
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Buddy was awesome. Very knowledgable and used every last portion of the wallpaper to make the room look great. Even found a piece that he could install on our light switch cover and matched it up to the wallpaper beneath it perfectly.
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The dryer vent had been cleaned previously, but T&T found a large obstruction of foam pieces not taken out by the previous service. They also found some obstructions in the registers not removed by the previous service. Overall they carefully removed and replaced registers and did a great job...
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Perfect! Adam did not have to remove the door to replace the rollers.
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As I recall, the representative arrived on time, worked quickly and removed the clog, and I had no problem afterward.
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Steve responded to my call and sent Jose who was pleasant and competent in removing and replacing the detectors. He had to come back on the 28th to care for the 2 new detectors that were defective. No qustion in my mind they are the company to handle my electrical issues in the future.
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