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12 Weeks Company
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simon was incredibly professional and thorough with our wallpaper job. We are thrilled with the results! I will hire him for my next wallpaper project!"
Wallpaper installation
Wallpaper installation
Laminate Installation
Laminate Installation
Wallpeper

+13

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CertaPro Painters® of Chicago
4.3(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"CertaPro Painters of Chicago did an excellent job painting the exterior of our home. TL’s team was very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. We’ve received multiple compliments on their work by friends and family. Highly recommend them for all your painting needs!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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MNM Painting and Decorating
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"MNM assisted me with wallpaper installation, tv mounts and trimming my French doors"
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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A & R Decorating & Restoration
4.2(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Al and his team were great. They were easy to work with, there when they said they would be, and well priced. The final paint job looks great. I will certainly reach out agin for my next project."
Living Room and Music room
Exercise Room
Essential Preparation
Finishing touches
Voila Completed Project

+1

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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ProHouse Solutions
4.7(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Prohouse for wallpaper installation and was impressed. The team was professional, punctual, and highly skilled, ensuring every detail was perfect."
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Wall 1

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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Wall Works
5.0(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did an amazing job, all I had to do was ask and he did everything beautifully. His work is nice and neat. It wasn't a rush job."Highly skilled and efficient wall painter! The attention to detail is impeccable, transforming spaces with precision and creativity. Punctual, professional, and exceeded expectations. A top choice for anyone seeking quality wall painting services.""
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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

One of the biggest downsides to peel-and-stick wallpaper is that it doesn't last as long as traditional wallpaper. Its lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the paper, proper wall preparation and application, and the room's conditions. As a general rule, peel-and-stick wallpaper can last for at least five years, but this can vary significantly. Budget products may only last about 3 years, while higher-quality products can stay up for 7 years or more in ideal conditions. Factors that can shorten its lifespan include high humidity (such as in a bathroom), dirty walls, and low-quality paper. If used on flooring, expect it to last only 1 to 3 years unless sealed. However, the shorter lifespan can be seen as a positive, making it a great choice for people who enjoy switching up their interiors more frequently.

If you’re installing new wallpaper and have leftover glue, you can remove unused wallpaper paste from the bucket or pan it’s in by letting it dry. If it’s an oil-based paste, seal it in a plastic bag and throw it in the garbage. Otherwise, toss the leftover wallpaper paste in the trash. Although it’s water-soluble, don’t rinse unused wallpaper paste down the sink because it could dry in the pipes and cause a blockage.

We don’t recommend wallpapering over older paper. That’s because creating layers of glue can invite bubbling or excess moisture on the wall’s surface. You should also prime your wall before applying wallpaper and smooth the wall as much as you can, and another layer of wallpaper complicates this process.

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.

Small amounts of wallpaper can be thrown away in your household trash. If you’re removing a whole home’s worth of wallpaper, you may need to contact a waste removal company, rent a dumpster, or schedule a special pick-up with your municipality’s waste removal service. Wallpaper isn’t recyclable, so no matter which method you choose to dispose of it, make sure it doesn’t get mixed in with the recycling.

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