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Silverstone Home Renovations
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"When you need professional, personable, dependable, and quality work to the highest degree please call Ed Martinez, you will not be disappointed! He did a great job on the dry wall of my medicine cabinet."
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Drywall rebuild

+18

Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CMZ, LLC
New to Angi
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We pride ourselves on being a local business, serving our community by providing the highest quality craftsmanship and a wide array of services to our clients. We love what we do and it shows. Beautifying neighborhoods and forming strong relationships with clients is our mission. We’re a small business with a big impact, and we like it that way. It means we can give you the personal attention you need to feel good about the decisions you make in maintaining the value of your home. \nFor more information and to see what we are all about please check out our website here: https://paragonpainting.us/

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+72

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jerry the Painter
5.0(
3
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Jerry has painted the exterior of our 3100 Sq Ft house and has painted the eves of a 1 story rental house in Sunnyvale. In both cases, his pricing was fair. He showed up to do the work when he said he would (he's often early). In both cases, he finished early. His work is very thorough, and he does a great job doing simple touches like exterior patching."
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+95

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CSI Custom Paint, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

CSI Custom Paint, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Handyman Really Pro
5.0(
1
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I have worked since I was very young, my work comes from the old school of honesty and pride in the work I do. I have worked for 7 years in plumbing, 5 in electricity and many more things, they can give me the opportunity and I am completely sure that they will be satisfied with my work because I give myself to the moment and situation of work and I always go with the hand of God. And God bless you, thank you

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Wallpaper Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Stubborn adhesives, multiple layers, and drywall damage can complicate removal.

No, you don’t always have to remove old wallpaper before applying a new layer. However, you should pull off the existing wallpaper if it’s cracked, peeling, or in poor condition. We’d also recommend against putting wallpaper over textured or dark-colored wallpaper because the old layer may be visible through the new one. In addition, if you try to hang new wallpaper over vinyl-coated wallpaper, the adhesive might not stick properly. 

While it is possible to paint over wallpaper, it is generally better to remove it first to guarantee a smooth, professional finish. Painting over wallpaper can save time, but it may lead to issues if not done correctly.

You can paint over existing wallpaper if it is in excellent condition: smooth, non-textured, clean, and firmly adhered to the wall. Ensure there are no bumps, tears, or peeling areas, and that all corners and seams are securely glued down. You might also consider painting over wallpaper if removing it would damage the underlying wall. Additionally, some wallpapers are specifically designed to be paintable, which can add texture to a room.

However, there are risks. If the wallpaper is textured, damaged, or peeling, these imperfections will show through the new paint. The moisture from the paint can also loosen the wallpaper's adhesive, causing it to bubble and potentially damage the wall. To mitigate these issues, clean the surface thoroughly and use an oil-based primer to help the paint adhere and prevent the old adhesive from bleeding through.

To remove adhesive-backed wallpaper, you’ll need to soften the adhesive before you try peeling the wallpaper off the walls. You may wonder whether peel-and-stick wallpaper damages walls. It can depend on the removal method. Make sure to be patient and consider using a steamer, hair dryer, or adhesive remover to carefully take down adhesive-backed wallpaper.

Think hard before deciding to German schmear your home’s exterior brickwork. If you do not like the look, you are pretty much stuck with it, as it is impossible to remove this finish the way you can remove paint. You risk damaging the underlying brick if you have to chisel and acid-wash it away. It will also take a very long time, and remnants of the mortar wash will always remain.

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