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ASARO WALLCOVERING
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"Joe is amazing! I’ve hired him 3 times already. He painted my kitchen cabinets and wallpapered my kitchen backsplash and my bathroom. He is reasonably priced, efficient, reliable, a great communicator, personable, and his work is excellent quality!! I definitely recommend him!!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Marie’s Wallpaper
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

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"⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently had the pleasure of working with the mother-daughter wallpapering team at Marie’s WallPaper, for two challenging bathroom installs, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From the moment they arrived, their professionalism and attention to detail stood out. They provided everything they needed to hang my wallpaper, tackling both jobs seamlessly and completing everything in a timely manner, which was impressive given the complexity of the projects. Who really wants to wallpaper? Not me! But thanks to their expertise, my bathroom remodel dreams have come true. They approached each task with enthusiasm and skill, proving that no job is too small or too big for this dynamic duo. They truly are a power team! I can't wait for my next project with them and would highly recommend Marie’s WallPaper to anyone looking for quality and reliability in wallpapering. Thank you, Marie and Sarah for transforming my spaces!"
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+136

Response time4 days
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Boss Drywall & Painting
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"This is a first class operation. These guys do excellent work, and their attention to detail is great. I would highly recommend them."
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Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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S&D Brushworks
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"Outstanding job from beginning to end. Wayne explained how they were going to do the job, showed up always on time and finished the job as promised. Very satisfied with this company and their painting service."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Precision Wallpaper Innovations
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

San Diego’s coastal light and diverse interiors make wallpaper an exciting design choice. As a licensed wallpaper installer with 21 years of experience, I specialize in wallpaper installation, wallpaper removal, wallpapering, wallcovering, hanging, install, and repair. I work with paper, vinyl, fabric, grasscloth, non-woven, peel-and-stick, textured, and mural wallpapers, bringing out the best in each. \nI’ve partnered with designers and contractors to create standout commercial spaces and elegant residential interiors. My expertise covers challenging walls — staircases, curved features, and expansive murals — always ensuring clean seams, secure adhesion, and a professional finish. \nFrom beach houses in La Jolla to modern lofts downtown, I tailor every installation to the space and style. Clients appreciate my meticulous approach and the fact that I leave each job site spotless and ready for use.

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Precision Wallcovering & Painting
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

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Warranties offered

"Precision Wallcovering and Painting was hired to hang the wallpaper in my renovated powder room. From scheduling to install they were very professional. The install went off without a hitch and the quality is top notch! Hire with confidence!"
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Response time1 day
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FAQs for wallpaper removal projects in Encinitas, CA

Hiring a professional wallpaper remover is almost always worthwhile. Although the work is more expensive due to labor costs, doing it yourself is extremely time-consuming, complicated, and easy to make mistakes and wreak havoc on your walls, regardless of the tools you use. Professional wallpaper removers have the tools and experience to get old wallpaper down quickly and without damaging the walls behind it.

Removing wallpaper can be easy if you have a non-coated wallpaper, but most homeowners have vinyl-coated wallpaper, which is more durable but tears very easily during the removal process. This feature makes it challenging and time-consuming to remove most wallpaper. There are tools to speed up the process, like steamers, but, unfortunately, it’s easy to permanently damage your walls when using them. In most cases, it’s best to hire a professional wallpaper remover to get the job done quickly and without damaging your home.

In most cases, you cannot wallpaper over existing wallpaper. It’s possible to wallpaper over non-coated wallpaper, but vinyl-coated wallpaper is much more prevalent in homes, so you generally shouldn’t put new wallpaper over existing wallpaper. Adding a layer of wallpaper over vinyl-coated paper will lead to poor adhesion, leaving behind bubbles and imperfections in your wall. Plus, wallpapering over vinyl-coated wallpaper can lead to mold growth, which can be hazardous to your health. It’s usually best to hire a local wallpaper removal service to handle the task to avoid these issues.

The average cost to remove wallpaper is around $3 per square foot, but the total depends on the type of wallpaper, how easy it is to remove, and the size of the room. Most homeowners spend around $780 per room for wallpaper removal, and prices typically fall between $200 and $2,000. Wallpaper removal is expensive because it tends to be a very time-consuming job, and it can sometimes take a full day or more for the work to complete.

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.

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