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Q: How long does wallpaper take to dry?

• <div><p>While peel-and-stick wallpapers require no time to cure, the adhesives for other types of papers will take a day or two to dry and up to three weeks to fully cure. The differences are the type of paper, the type of adhesive, and the humidity and temperature in the space. </p></div>

Q: Should bathroom walls be lighter or darker?

• <div><p>Darker walls may make tight bathrooms appear even smaller, but one dark accent wall can really make a bathroom pop. Wallpaper with a dark background can add intrigue and sophistication. Still, if you&rsquo;re looking to open the room up and give it a modern, airy feeling, light colors may work best for your needs. Although there are some popular and unpopular opinions, there&rsquo;s really no &ldquo;should&rdquo; when it comes to personal design choice. </p></div>

Q: Can you wallpaper over existing wallpaper and how many layers are recommended?

• <div><p>In most cases, it is not recommended to wallpaper over existing wallpaper, as the success depends on the type of paper already on the wall. While you might be able to cover non-coated wallpaper, you should never apply new wallpaper over a vinyl-coated one, which is more common. Doing so can lead to poor adhesion, resulting in bubbles, imperfections, and peeling. It can also trap moisture, potentially causing hazardous mold growth between the layers.</p><p>Even if the existing wallpaper is suitable, experts recommend applying only one new layer. Adding multiple layers (more than two total) can cause significant adhesion problems, leading to warping and bubbling. For the best results, the recommended approach is to remove the old wallpaper and all paste residue before hanging the new paper. If you are unsure about your wallpaper type, consider consulting a professional.</p></div>

Q: Do you need extra adhesive for a peel-and-stick backsplash?

• <div><p>You shouldn&rsquo;t need extra adhesive for peel-and-stick backsplash tile. The adhesive on the back of the tile sheets should do the trick. However, if you experience issues with the tile peeling or falling off, make sure the wall you&rsquo;re working on isn&rsquo;t textured, as that can prevent the materials from properly adhering.</p></div>

Q: How long does wallpaper last?

• <div><p>Wallpaper lasts an average of around <b>15 years</b>, but there is some variance. The type of wallpaper matters, as vinyl wallpaper tends to last the longest&mdash;sometimes 20 years or more&mdash;while a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/peel-and-stick-vs-traditional-wallpaper.htm">peel-and-stick wallpaper</a>, which is the easiest to install for DIYers, will usually only last for around five years. Exposure to high humidity, smoke, and UV rays from sunlight can also limit the lifespan of your wallpaper, as can heavy traffic in the installation area.</p></div>

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Last update on June 02, 2023

Reviewed in June 2023
Frank was extremely knowledgeable, skilled and professional. My client couldn’t be happier with his wallpaper installation in her dining room. I will use him again.
Frank's Painting and Wallcovering
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Reviewed in September 2020
The owner does a great job at painting! He repairs walls, removes wallpaper and paints exterior and interior spaces very quickly. Good quality workmanship. Would highly recommend!
Wise Painting, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2017
Cesar was very prompt in contacting me and kept me informed of the progress throughout the job. I am a local Realtor and needed a home painting quickly but the other painters I have used were unavailable. His interior painting bid was very fair on price which included removing wallpaper,...
Amazing Cesar's Painting
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Reviewed in April 2016
We have a 3Bdr 2.5bth place - very typical family place. We needed to remove the wallpaper in the living room, add texture to the walls (once you remove the wallpaper - the wall becomes glide), paint the whole place, including the doors. We asked the doors to be painted using oil-based paint (we...
Rodin Painting
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Reviewed in December 2015
Paul painted the complete interior of the home we have recently purchased. In addition to lightening up the walls, he also spray painted white 15 doors to match the woodwork. He set up the spray paint operation in the garage, and with a heater, the job went quickly and smoothly. He also...
Accents Painting & Wallpapering
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Reviewed in December 2013
<p>I'm VERY happy with the result! I met with Cleve about a month before I wanted the room painted. He was very helpful and professional and emailed me the bid soon after. The cost was a bit more than I had hoped, but I thought it was a somewhat difficult job and wanted the best. </p> ...
The Painting Pros, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2013
We wanted some wallpaper removed (from 2 walls) in our kitchen and have the kitchen and kitchen cabinets repainted. The workmen were very professional and accommodating. After they finished, we noticed a few minor items that did not look right on the cabinets. The workers came back the very...
CraftWorks Painters
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Reviewed in October 2012
Mr. Boris Okun was recommended to us by our electricians, K&I ELECTRICAL; they needed to construct two dry walls in order to finish the electrical project. Despite what the name of the company says, Mr. Okun is a general contractor. Mr. Okun responded quickly, but we had to wait for him two...
B.I. Quality Painting, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2012
Kevin was terrific to work with: very responsive, called and showed up exactly when he said he would. High quality work. when the opportunity to buy my wallpaper on sale presented itself before he'd been out to measure, he even helped me calculate the amount of wallpaper to order over the phone....
Madsen Paperhanging
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Reviewed in February 2012
We had removed wallpaper and re-textured walls and installed crown molding in a long hallway, bedroom and office - but no finish work beyond this. There was a lot of trim to be painted, including 8 doors in that hallway, and a lot of built-in cabinetry to be avoided, so we decided to go with...
Ace Painting Co
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Frank's Painting and Wallcovering

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Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

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Customers say: True professional

"Frank did an excellent job installing the wallpaper in our nursery! He had to re-finish the wall smooth first to give the best visual appearance for the wallpaper. He was very responsive in discussing and scheduling the job, and very open and helpful in reviewing project scope and options. He looked for the best solution for our job. His install was great, looks amazing, and he also put in extra effort to work around a fuse box in the wall. Great work and experience, highly recommended!"

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Response time2 days

Response rate90%

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Urbina's Painting Company

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Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Very responsive, great work and they got the work done on time. Used Urbina's Painting for full interior and exterior painting project and they were able to come in with the right number of people to do the job. Very professional and clean work - properly covered everything to protect furniture and flooring. They also did a great job preparing - filling holes, dents, fixing drywall issues etc. We were very happy with the final result."

+74

Response time2 days

Recommended by85%of homeowners

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

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"James put up grass cloth wallpaper in our home. He is a pro, the experience & attention to detail shows in his work. He did not rush , was always on time. We were very happy with his approach to his work."

Response time2 days

Recommended by97%of homeowners

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

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Recommended by20%of homeowners

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Creative Wall Designs

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Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"See above.. He's great- knowledgeable, prompt, profession, creative, and very talented!!! Price was competitive yet fair..
Fabulous job!!!
Hiring him again for some interior and exterior stencil work....If you're looking for faux and or stenciling work for your home..RANDY IS YOUR MAN!!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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High Tech Painting Inc

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Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

"Bernardo was very great! I purchased a home and hired Bernardo to paint it before I moved in so it can feel like home and he absolutely fulfilled my desire. I highly recommend high tech painting!"

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After comparing quotes from several companies, we hired Byron’s team for our house exterior painting and we are very happy with this decision. Not only was his price estimate very reasonable, Byron also impressed us with his knowledge and friendliness. Byron was very easy to talk to and a joy to work with. He was always available and he was very accommodating even when we tried to change the paint color in the middle of the project! The painters were professional, hardworking and very friendly. They finished the paint job on time and with high quality. I would highly recommend Cabrera’s painting to anyone."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"My friend said that they did a good job. It was good. They loved it. It was cheap. I would recommend her."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"I am very pleased with MDL Painting. Marvin and his crew did an AMAZING job on my interior that I asked what he would charge on my exterior. Both bids are very reasonable and the quality of work is outstanding! I have since recommended him to friends and seen more of his great work."

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Golden Hill Painting Inc

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Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

"We were very pleased with their service and the quality of the paint job. It still looks great. We plan on using them again the next time our house needs painting.
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Wallpapering questions, answered by experts

While peel-and-stick wallpapers require no time to cure, the adhesives for other types of papers will take a day or two to dry and up to three weeks to fully cure. The differences are the type of paper, the type of adhesive, and the humidity and temperature in the space.

Darker walls may make tight bathrooms appear even smaller, but one dark accent wall can really make a bathroom pop. Wallpaper with a dark background can add intrigue and sophistication. Still, if you’re looking to open the room up and give it a modern, airy feeling, light colors may work best for your needs. Although there are some popular and unpopular opinions, there’s really no “should” when it comes to personal design choice.

In most cases, it is not recommended to wallpaper over existing wallpaper, as the success depends on the type of paper already on the wall. While you might be able to cover non-coated wallpaper, you should never apply new wallpaper over a vinyl-coated one, which is more common. Doing so can lead to poor adhesion, resulting in bubbles, imperfections, and peeling. It can also trap moisture, potentially causing hazardous mold growth between the layers.

Even if the existing wallpaper is suitable, experts recommend applying only one new layer. Adding multiple layers (more than two total) can cause significant adhesion problems, leading to warping and bubbling. For the best results, the recommended approach is to remove the old wallpaper and all paste residue before hanging the new paper. If you are unsure about your wallpaper type, consider consulting a professional.

You shouldn’t need extra adhesive for peel-and-stick backsplash tile. The adhesive on the back of the tile sheets should do the trick. However, if you experience issues with the tile peeling or falling off, make sure the wall you’re working on isn’t textured, as that can prevent the materials from properly adhering.

Wallpaper lasts an average of around 15 years, but there is some variance. The type of wallpaper matters, as vinyl wallpaper tends to last the longest—sometimes 20 years or more—while a peel-and-stick wallpaper, which is the easiest to install for DIYers, will usually only last for around five years. Exposure to high humidity, smoke, and UV rays from sunlight can also limit the lifespan of your wallpaper, as can heavy traffic in the installation area.

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