overage, which will be refunded to me....really nice). I also purchased some of the material from Chicagoland Remodeling directly like: faucets, bathroom accessories, some of the tiles, wallpaper, vanity & quartz-they really gave me a good deal what let me to save money. Izabela was my primary contact throughout the 3 week process and was very consistent in emailing me and keeping me up to date and/or just there to answer questions, etc. She was always professional and very available. Jack was my carpenter/plumber and electrician all in one! From day one we hit it off perfectly. He and crew was always there on time, worked many long days. Every single day he would put down rug coverings and by the time he left you would never guess there was any construction going on at the house! On days they may have been running late Izabela or Wally always let me know. Wally and Izabela made GREAT design suggestions for laying out the tile and best use of the space...many things I would never have thought of and I was extremely grateful that they took the time to walk me through everything. My bathroom look awesome. Wallpaper we chose was beautiful so I wanted to be sure that it will be install in the right way. Voytek did an excellent job, wallpaper looks like one big pc without visible seams. I already recommend CR to few of my friends who also wants to install wallpaper. I need to mentioned that the same wallpaper at the Merchandise Mart was 40% more expensive than what I paid ordering thru CR. That?s a lot of savings. I will not tell a lot about roofing project (roof is roof ;-), so far so good no leaks), all workers are very hard working to make my house looks good. Roofers cleaned up all debris as well as removed nails form our yard. They did our roof with total tear off and installation in 1 day-amazing. I would use them anytime. Right now I am planning my next project to hire them?."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/elmwood-park/chicagoland-remodeling-inc-reviews-440818.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"FRANZWA DECORATING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kay W."},"reviewBody":" We had put a liner over Paneling in the family in the early 90's and then put the textured wallpaper over that. I inquired whether we could just paint over the wallpaper. Paul said that it could be done, but some steps needed to be taken to accomplish that. We are very pleased with the outcome. They came in and completed both rooms and the front door in one day. There were two of them They were clean and careful. The cost was reasonable. We had interviewed 3 companies before picking Paul. He gave me an estimated time when they could come here and they were right on time with that. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/mount-prospect/franzwa-decorating-reviews-200326.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Premium Home Improvement","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kay W."},"reviewBody":"The men arrived at 7:30 a.m. even a few minutes early to start. Walter is very organized and knows exactly how to proceed. He asked several questions, as I had not had much contact with them before hand. I did try to have everything ready to go and that was a great help in getting things off to a good start. They worked very well together and went right at it. They removed wallpaper, washed the walls, patched many holes and then moved into getting it all painted. Walter had told me to have some other small project ready in case they got done early. I didn't think there would be any time for that as there was a lot of work to do, but they were done early and I ran to the paint store and they were able to go over my stained glass door and side lights with a new coat to protect it even further. I would definitely recommend them and have them again. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/brookfield/premium-home-improvement-reviews-114877.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"CY Painting Inc.","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rosemary B."},"reviewBody":"I can?t say enough wonderful things about Chris Young and CY Painting. Chris is professional, patient, and kind, very important qualities to have as a business owner. And the work he and his company provided was exceptional. When he bid on painting my master bedroom, I asked him if he could paint over the old wallpaper without it showing through (I had had a bad experience with another contractor removing the wallpaper from the walk-in closet in the bedroom). Chris said that he could make it look like there was no wallpaper under the paint?and he was right! The room is just gorgeous! You would never know that there is wallpaper under the paint. The room is prettier than I ever could have imagined. The corners are perfect, there are no stray paint marks anywhere, and Chris and his team were done in one workday. They moved and replaced all of my furniture and cleaned up perfectly. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Chris and CY Painting for anything?they were absolutely wonderful to work with. And just one last side note: My screen door was damaged in a little accident with all of the comings and goings that day. Chris took the entire door with him to have the screen replaced for me at no charge. Pretty nice!
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/barrington/cy-painting-inc-reviews-4137558.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Bonnie Jakubs Decorative Finishing & Painting","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"David R."},"reviewBody":"We have used Bonne on a variety of projects and have been extremely pleased with all of the results. She provides quality, professional service with meticulous work, paying attention to details most contractors don't, was timely and clean (drop clothes, cleaning areas before she left for the day). She worked with us on color and design for our powder room; it was re-created with vertical stripes and a lattice design towards the ceiling. In the stripes, she added a slight swirl which provided a richness that went beyond straight paint. People are always amazed it is not wallpaper. We were so pleased with the quality and service that we hired her for two other projects. Her portfolio is full of design techniques, but she also does interior painting (did our vaulted-ceiling family room and kitchen) and handles room prep prior to painting (removing wallpaper, finishing walls, correcting imperfections, etc.)."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/hinsdale/bonnie-jakubs-decorative-finishing-and-painting-reviews-7898236.htm"},"position":10}]}
Wallpaper Removal reviews from real Angi homeowners in Elwood, IL
Last update on October 15, 2025
Nancy C.
5.0
06/2023
We had an amazing experience with CertaPro of Palatine. They removed wallpaper and painted the rooms we wanted done. The end result was outstanding! Thanks CertaPro of Palatine.
Not well. Several years later I am still regretting that I hired them. The wallpaper they put up in the master bath never was right & there was glue everywhere (ceilings, on the wallpaper itself). I finally just had it removed only to find out that it was not put up correctly and it was a...
Julie F.
5.0
11/2016
He does a great job of consulting with you and trying to figure out what you want done. He had to remove the trim and some old wallpaper. He put in the new wainscoting and painted everything. He did such a great job, everything blends together and looks like it fits.
Jon M.
5.0
06/2016
I would not use anyone else. Wally and Richard's work is second to none. The walls are amazingly smooth and have zero imperfections.This is amazing since the walls were completely damaged from wallpaper removal. The job was completed in 5 days with our house as clean as it was before they...
David W.
5.0
11/2014
I did research and interview a number of good Angie's List candidates before choosing Chicagoland Remodeling Inc.to do my bathroom remodeling, wallpaper installation and new roof installation. I tried to choose one good company who can perform all the work, I tried to avoid multiply...
Kay W.
5.0
09/2014
We had put a liner over Paneling in the family in the early 90's and then put the textured wallpaper over that. I inquired whether we could just paint over the wallpaper. Paul said that it could be done, but some steps needed to be taken to accomplish that. We are very pleased with the...
Kay W.
5.0
08/2013
The men arrived at 7:30 a.m. even a few minutes early to start. Walter is very organized and knows exactly how to proceed. He asked several questions, as I had not had much contact with them before hand. I did try to have everything ready to go and that was a great help in getting things...
Rosemary B.
5.0
08/2013
I can?t say enough wonderful things about Chris Young and CY Painting. Chris is professional, patient, and kind, very important qualities to have as a business owner. And the work he and his company provided was exceptional. When he bid on painting my master bedroom, I asked him if he...
David R.
5.0
07/2013
We have used Bonne on a variety of projects and have been extremely pleased with all of the results. She provides quality, professional service with meticulous work, paying attention to details most contractors don't, was timely and clean (drop clothes, cleaning areas before she left for the...
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"They were 1 of 3 quotes. We told them exactly what job we needed done. We dealt with Hector and Martha. They both reassured us that no problem they can get the job done. They quoted us (I have a contract) of $4,500. $3,500 is their labor 50 or and &1,000 would have been for materials. We were definitely going to go with better materials so we only really paid attention to their labor price of $3,500. They said the job would take 3 days and they told us they would start on a Monday. They postponed until Tuesday, they took a day off in the middle of the week for important business and they did not finish up until Sunday afternoon. My husband and I had been looking around every time they left and we were finding more and more things. Every day would bring it to their attention and she said they would fix. We did ask for two doors to be hung that was not on the original quote. At the end of everything she wanted $300 more than the original $3,500 quoted. I believe it was for the door hanging. I then proceeded to show her the hole in the arm of my brand new 2500 couch I showed her the paint that was all over the edge of my brand new carpet that was literally being installed the day they came to quote us I showed her there's no ventilation in the drop ceiling they never cut out vents the tracks in the ceilings do not meet the ceiling tiles do not fit light fixtures are falling the back door does not fit and they did not trim it out so we have gaps in our door and I believe the door frame is bent and useless the bathroom door does not shut due to it not fitting there is a cracked tile in the ceiling every piece of paneling has little holes or tears Nothing fits they painted the trim while on the walls so there's paint all over the paneling all over my floor the back door knob they have flipped upside down it does not lock will not work. There is broken trim they used my household vacuum to vacuum up their mess everyday where I had nails and screws coming out of the hoses ripping holes in my vacuum Some of the trim is not painted the same color as others They did not trim out the window There's not one job they were hired to do that was completely Done and done properly And all she told me the whole time was you owe me 300 I did the best I could or oh we don't do that you have to hire somebody else after they already tried doing the job and screwing it up. I'm sorry this was so much to message and the box was so small and I think this all came out thoroughly I really hope I didn't make a fool out of rambling. At the end I did pay the full $3,500 that was originally quoted even though I also had to replace paneling they broke for them just to turn around and reinstall it and break it again but they did get the full payment I did not renege on the contract. I forgot to add there were no holes or vents putting anything so I can't put outlet covers on I cannot put light switches on I can't do anything nothing is is ready"
Cynthia B on October 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"They were 1 of 3 quotes. We told them exactly what job we needed done. We dealt with Hector and Martha. They both reassured us that no problem they can get the job done. They quoted us (I have a contract) of $4,500. $3,500 is their labor 50 or and &1,000 would have been for materials. We were definitely going to go with better materials so we only really paid attention to their labor price of $3,500. They said the job would take 3 days and they told us they would start on a Monday. They postponed until Tuesday, they took a day off in the middle of the week for important business and they did not finish up until Sunday afternoon. My husband and I had been looking around every time they left and we were finding more and more things. Every day would bring it to their attention and she said they would fix. We did ask for two doors to be hung that was not on the original quote. At the end of everything she wanted $300 more than the original $3,500 quoted. I believe it was for the door hanging. I then proceeded to show her the hole in the arm of my brand new 2500 couch I showed her the paint that was all over the edge of my brand new carpet that was literally being installed the day they came to quote us I showed her there's no ventilation in the drop ceiling they never cut out vents the tracks in the ceilings do not meet the ceiling tiles do not fit light fixtures are falling the back door does not fit and they did not trim it out so we have gaps in our door and I believe the door frame is bent and useless the bathroom door does not shut due to it not fitting there is a cracked tile in the ceiling every piece of paneling has little holes or tears Nothing fits they painted the trim while on the walls so there's paint all over the paneling all over my floor the back door knob they have flipped upside down it does not lock will not work. There is broken trim they used my household vacuum to vacuum up their mess everyday where I had nails and screws coming out of the hoses ripping holes in my vacuum Some of the trim is not painted the same color as others They did not trim out the window There's not one job they were hired to do that was completely Done and done properly And all she told me the whole time was you owe me 300 I did the best I could or oh we don't do that you have to hire somebody else after they already tried doing the job and screwing it up. I'm sorry this was so much to message and the box was so small and I think this all came out thoroughly I really hope I didn't make a fool out of rambling. At the end I did pay the full $3,500 that was originally quoted even though I also had to replace paneling they broke for them just to turn around and reinstall it and break it again but they did get the full payment I did not renege on the contract. I forgot to add there were no holes or vents putting anything so I can't put outlet covers on I cannot put light switches on I can't do anything nothing is is ready"
we are a business that has been dedicated to serving our customer with excellent quality and attention to detail, We are a company that has been in business for over 16 years, we are a full-service painting expert company that specializes in residential & commercials projects, apartments, condos, etc. and through all these years we have achieved an excellent reputation among a number of satisfied customers with our work. PRECISE PAINTING AND RESTORATION is licensed and insured. WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS
"They did a great job. Each day they cleaned up. Even when I keep adding more to my project. It was no problem. Juan and his were easy to work with."
Sandra P on June 2022
we are a business that has been dedicated to serving our customer with excellent quality and attention to detail, We are a company that has been in business for over 16 years, we are a full-service painting expert company that specializes in residential & commercials projects, apartments, condos, etc. and through all these years we have achieved an excellent reputation among a number of satisfied customers with our work. PRECISE PAINTING AND RESTORATION is licensed and insured. WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS
"They did a great job. Each day they cleaned up. Even when I keep adding more to my project. It was no problem. Juan and his were easy to work with."
A FAMILY COMPANY The name of this company is created from the first letters of my daughters’ names. Just as I am proud of my children, we are proud to present a group of hard working employers, excellent service and reasonable prices. After you see our work, we hope you feel part of our family. We look forward to serving you and your family now and in the future. With over 19 years of experience in painting and decorating including textures, wallpapers and more. You’ll be involved in the process from beginning to end to ensure a quality finished product that exceeds your expectations.
"Got the job done!"
Marc R on July 2025
A FAMILY COMPANY The name of this company is created from the first letters of my daughters’ names. Just as I am proud of my children, we are proud to present a group of hard working employers, excellent service and reasonable prices. After you see our work, we hope you feel part of our family. We look forward to serving you and your family now and in the future. With over 19 years of experience in painting and decorating including textures, wallpapers and more. You’ll be involved in the process from beginning to end to ensure a quality finished product that exceeds your expectations.
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work.As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Patriot Pro Painters are very reliable, trustworthy, and excellent painters. They painted the interior of our house; walls, ceilings, and trim beautifully done. They were very clean, careful & respectful of our home. Completed the project on time. I would highly recommend Patriot Pro Painters."
Cheryl R on May 2022
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work.As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Patriot Pro Painters are very reliable, trustworthy, and excellent painters. They painted the interior of our house; walls, ceilings, and trim beautifully done. They were very clean, careful & respectful of our home. Completed the project on time. I would highly recommend Patriot Pro Painters."
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Osmar made great suggestions and is fair with his pricing. I would refer him and have used him multiple times!!!!"
Cortney R on August 2023
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Osmar made great suggestions and is fair with his pricing. I would refer him and have used him multiple times!!!!"
With so many painting companies to choose from in Chicago, Walldecor Incorporated stands out from the rest by consistently completing projects in an efficient manner at fair rates. We use only top quality products and qualified painting crews experienced with helping clients make the most informed decorating and painting decisions. With a team of well-trained and experienced painters, we understand what home and business owners expect from a painting company and we are at the ready to deliver
With so many painting companies to choose from in Chicago, Walldecor Incorporated stands out from the rest by consistently completing projects in an efficient manner at fair rates. We use only top quality products and qualified painting crews experienced with helping clients make the most informed decorating and painting decisions. With a team of well-trained and experienced painters, we understand what home and business owners expect from a painting company and we are at the ready to deliver
Painting-exterior and interior. MH Pro Painting is a small family business that works to satisfy and help customers accomplish there projects.
"Jorge did a great job. Power washed the house first then put on 2 coats of paint. Great paint job and he was also very neat and cleaned up as I would have expected. I highly recommend him"
Geralynn S on October 2022
Painting-exterior and interior. MH Pro Painting is a small family business that works to satisfy and help customers accomplish there projects.
"Jorge did a great job. Power washed the house first then put on 2 coats of paint. Great paint job and he was also very neat and cleaned up as I would have expected. I highly recommend him"
M & I Decorating Cheapest Prices, High Quality Work, Best Brand Paint Used Over 40 years in the business. High quality work for a fair price. Huge discount available for any projects booked through February. The painters bring drop cloths, plastic, painting tools and the paint. All furniture are moved to the center of the room. Floors are protected with drop cloths, furniture with plastic. The first step is to fix all drywall damages, cracks, nicks and holes. We use fiberglass tape and Easy Sand 20 compound. Walls are sanded with a pole sander prior painting. All baseboards and door /window trims are taped and caulked. The painters apply two coats of paint. Usually we use Sherwin Williams Emerald paint. After the job is done the painters clean the room and vacuum the floor. - PAINTING - WALL COVERING - PLASTERING - TEXTURING - STAINING - GLAZING - MARBLEIZING
M & I Decorating Cheapest Prices, High Quality Work, Best Brand Paint Used Over 40 years in the business. High quality work for a fair price. Huge discount available for any projects booked through February. The painters bring drop cloths, plastic, painting tools and the paint. All furniture are moved to the center of the room. Floors are protected with drop cloths, furniture with plastic. The first step is to fix all drywall damages, cracks, nicks and holes. We use fiberglass tape and Easy Sand 20 compound. Walls are sanded with a pole sander prior painting. All baseboards and door /window trims are taped and caulked. The painters apply two coats of paint. Usually we use Sherwin Williams Emerald paint. After the job is done the painters clean the room and vacuum the floor. - PAINTING - WALL COVERING - PLASTERING - TEXTURING - STAINING - GLAZING - MARBLEIZING
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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts
The average cost to remove wallpaper is $790. The final price tag depends on the size of the room and the complexity of the project, and can range from $200 to $2,000. Usually, removing peel-and-stick wallpaper is on the lower end of the cost scale, as it doesn't require special tools to remove.
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.
Most experts would not recommend hanging wallpaper over existing wallpaper more than twice. Even if the walls are in good condition and primed well, that third layer of wallpaper could cause problems with adhesion. Unless you like bubbling paint and peeling wallpaper as an interior design choice, it’s better to remove at least one existing layer before adding any more to a wall.
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.
Stubborn adhesives, multiple layers, and drywall damage can complicate removal.
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The Elwood, IL homeowners’ guide to wallpaper removal services
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