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12 Weeks Company
5.0(
10
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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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JA Wall Covering Corp.
4.3(
13
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Our team offers over 10 years of experience in the wallpaper industry. We began offering services to commercial clients and since, we have decided to create a smaller branch to service residential clients. We bring professionalism and precision to every project.

Downtown Photo lounge
Downtown Photo lounge
Downtown Photo lounge
Residential Wallpaper
Residential Wallpaper

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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MNM Painting and Decorating
4.7(
37
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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"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+38

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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A & R Decorating & Restoration
4.2(
22
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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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Quality Vision Painting
4.9(
24
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Martin and his crew were super efficient and the work was high quality! They were friendly, very knowledgeable and on time. They perfectly removed very tough to remove wallpaper. Would definitely hire again and would recommend that you hire them."
Wallpaper Removal
Wallpaper Install
laminate countertop
laminate countertop
Epoxy countertop

+9

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ProHouse Solutions
4.7(
23
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn't be happier with the wallpaper installation in our baby's nursery. The team helped us choose the right design and executed it flawlessly. It’s now the most beautiful room in our house!"
Wall 1
Wall 2
Wall 3
Wall 1
Wall 1

+11

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Wallpaper Removal FAQs, 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. 

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.

To remove pre-pasted wallpaper, you’ll need to wet the wallpaper or steam it to loosen the paste on the back of the wallpaper. Spray the paper with water, then let it soak for 10 to 20 minutes. From there, you should be able to peel off the wallpaper. Then, you may need to follow up with a cleaning solution and a scraper to remove any remaining wallpaper paste on the walls.

While many types of peel-and-stick wallpaper can be used in bathrooms, they may not adhere as well in humid environments as traditional wallpaper. For best results, choose a vinyl or polyester-based wallpaper, as these materials are more durable and water-resistant. Good ventilation is also crucial to reduce humidity from steamy showers. In bathrooms with high moisture and inadequate ventilation, even high-quality peel-and-stick wallpaper is likely to peel over time.

Painting over wood paneling is an option that can save you money and time. However, if you go this route, the style and texture of the wood you paint over will still be evident. Painting over paneling is an excellent way to modernize an otherwise outdated aesthetic. Instead of removing wood panels, consider painting them a bright color–like white or ivory. This is essentially wainscoting, but without any of the required installation. 

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