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Top-Rated Wallpaper removers in Manhattan - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for MNM Painting and Decorating
MNM Painting and Decorating
4.7(
38
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Manhattan, 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 by54%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Precision Painting
4.6(
46
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason repainted our wrought iron fence. It had a lot of rust on it, so a lot of grinding was required to prep it for paint. That took a day. On day 2 he did the painting. The fence looks great, the paint was applied liberally yet evenly, and Jason is very nice and very easy to work with.
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Stripes
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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S&G pro Decorating LLC
5.0(
10
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"S&G Pro Decorating was amazing- Sal is professional, efficient, detail-oriented and clean. The new paint has created a whole new look and feel- it's a whole-house transformation and looks beautiful. I highly recommend S&G Pro Decorating."
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+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Turner Custom Painting
4.2(
178
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken Turner Custom Painting beautifully restored almost the entire interior of my house. I chose this company because of the high ratings the company has received on Angie's List, and because the company removes wallpaper, which is no longer commonplace among painting contractors. The painters worked diligently and quietly and put in long hours when necessary to stay on schedule. l highly recommend this business, as the owner is very focused on customer satisfaction. I have already reserved time with them for another project in the spring."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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RRP Painting
4.2(
384
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

"Excellent. The house is up for sale and I live currently in California so it would have been easy to take advantage of the situation but my realtor said it looks great and they even removed the moss from the roof. Rick communicated every step of the way even knowing I am out of town. Highly recommend this company!
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BMW Repair Shop Floor Grinding.
Before and primer or paint
This is the final

+5

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Steve's painting service inc
5.0(
9
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

"Steve and his employees did an immaculate job restoring the walls of the home I inherited from my grandparents. 80% of the house had wallpaper from 1981. Project was started and completed on time and perfectly. I currently have other ongoing projects with them, including painting work and future planned work, so I will be updated or adding reviews in the future. Thank you, Steve!"
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Wallpaper Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Accent walls can feel out of place or distracting if not well designed. Accent walls that don’t fit in with a room’s style can feel jarring or overpowering. Some accent wall styles can also feel dated, but fortunately, it’s easier to update a single wall than an entire room.

Costs depend on wallpaper type, wall condition, labor, and necessary repairs.

Hiring a professional wallpaper hanger is usually a worthwhile idea because, while the application of wallpaper itself is easy, getting the finished product to look good is complicated and takes a lot of practice and patience. A professional wallpaper hanger will not only be able to hang your wallpaper seamlessly, but they will also get an even application of wallpaper paste to avoid bubbling and imperfections immediately and over time. Plus, they can provide their professional opinion on whether to remove or wallpaper over an existing layer of wallpaper.

In most cases, it is not recommended to wallpaper over existing wallpaper, as the success depends on the type of paper already on the wall. While you might be able to cover non-coated wallpaper, you should never apply new wallpaper over a vinyl-coated one, which is more common. Doing so can lead to poor adhesion, resulting in bubbles, imperfections, and peeling. It can also trap moisture, potentially causing hazardous mold growth between the layers.

Even if the existing wallpaper is suitable, experts recommend applying only one new layer. Adding multiple layers (more than two total) can cause significant adhesion problems, leading to warping and bubbling. For the best results, the recommended approach is to remove the old wallpaper and all paste residue before hanging the new paper. If you are unsure about your wallpaper type, consider consulting a professional.

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. 

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