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Avatar for Accents Painting & Wallpapering
Accents Painting & Wallpapering
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Courteous, efficient, skilled, hard-working, focused, friendly, and fun! Paul did an amazing job of installing wallpaper at our home. I could not be happier with the results. I highly recommend it!!"
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Decorative plaster finish
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Decorative paint/plaster
Decorative paint/plaster

+54

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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A Level Above
4.9(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Stephanie helped with carpet removal and wood floor repair. She is creative and if she doesnâ t know how to do a project she will learn. She worked quickly and efficiently until the project was done. I wish she lived closer to help with all my other projects!"
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+58

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Griffin Painting Pros
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Jerome and company were great. Work was excellent and went beyond my expectations. Great people and I would definitely hire again."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mike's Services
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"He was in touch with me throughout the entire process.  Did a great job of not just painting, but filling in holes and cleaning up.  He was slightly higher priced than another painter I was considering, but I would use him again as I was very happy with the results.
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+8

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Modern Edge Construction
4.1(
28
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive and professional. Quality of the work was great. I appreciated their proactive communication."
The Mancave
The Mancave
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Finishes

+69

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Patrisha's Professional Painting Service
5.0(
3
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"I hired her, I was so happy with her work. I own three offices and I hired her to paint all three offices at different times. She has done four different jobs for me and has done excellent work. She is kind and easy to talk to. If you want something done as a priority, she makes it happen."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sanders Painting
3.1(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. James is very knowledgeable. They cleaned up area well when job was done. Only issue was the start date of the work wasn't well coordinated (crew showed up to do powerwashing without notifying us). Otherwise, very happy and will use Sanders again."
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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

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. 

Once again, contact with moisture is the culprit here, though water-resistant varieties of wallpaper are less likely to become wet and develop mold. Using a high-quality exhaust fan or dehumidifier and leaving the doors or windows cracked after bathing will keep this issue at bay. 

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.

While textured walls can elevate a space in many ways, there are a couple of downsides to consider. Namely, they’re hard to clean, and some textures fall out of fashion quickly. Make sure to consider all your options to find one you truly love before diving in. 

The pros of wallpaper include its durability and longer lifespan than paint, as well as its versatility. The durability can translate to lower long-term costs for upkeep and replacement, and the versatility means you have more options for customizing rooms in your home. Some downsides include that it’s difficult to remove, it’s not ideal for rooms or areas exposed to high moisture content or sun exposure, and it’s tricky to install. A professional wallpaper hanger can help mitigate these issues, though, by installing it properly and in areas suitable for wallpaper.

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