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Top-Rated Wallpaper removers in Elmhurst - Updated Nov 2026

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MNM Painting and Decorating
4.7(
35
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"MNM did an excellent job hanging wallpaper in our nursery. The wallpaper looks terrific and there were some difficult parts to the job. MNM was easy to deal with at a reasonable price and handled everything very well. I would hire them again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Antbees Cleaning Services Inc
4.4(
9
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

Antbees Cleaning Services Inc is a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction! Call today for your free estimate.

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Quality Vision Painting
4.9(
24
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Elmhurst, 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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Pride Decorating
4.8(
45
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Offers commercial services

"Joe did an excellent job of quickly and cleanly removing the wallpaper from the large foyer and stairway of a historic home, being careful to protect the surrounding areas and flooring. He then patched and sealed the plaster walls and painted the foyer and stairway walls and trim. He was prompt and professional. All aspects of the job were very well done."
 basement
 64 closets to paint
 basement
 64 rooms done !
 dinnigroom

+22

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Wallpaper Removal FAQs, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Hiring a professional wallpaper remover is almost always worthwhile. Although the work is more expensive due to labor costs, doing it yourself is extremely time-consuming, complicated, and easy to make mistakes and wreak havoc on your walls, regardless of the tools you use. Professional wallpaper removers have the tools and experience to get old wallpaper down quickly and without damaging the walls behind it.

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.

The simple nature of peel and stick wallpaper means it should come off much more easily than traditional wallpaper that is glued to your walls. You’ll still want to work slowly and carefully to avoid tearing it, but most peel and stick wallpaper should come off without a chemical agent to loosen it.

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