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New look Property Maintenance
5.0(
6
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Mchenry, IL and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

We are an Official Licensed, Insured Business with High-End Clientele Backed by Banks, Real Estate Corporations, Honest Individuals & Property Management Companies!\n\nNew Look offers High Quality work with Honest Competitive Prices.\n\n Promising to get the job done RIGHT!\n\nOperating On Straight-Forward Enforced Morals and Principles, We GUARANTEE Effective Performance, Quality, and Precision. With the Basis of Making your Money and Choice bring out the Best Efficient Quality!\n

Exterior painting
Exterior paint
Exterior painting
Exterior paint
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+1

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Affordable Services 4 You
3.4(
7
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Mchenry, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Here at Affordable Services 4 You, we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We can give you quality remodels at affordable prices.

Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Foyer

+73

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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J & J Decorating
4.8(
149
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Mchenry, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John was fantastic. Was able to come out on short notice and take care of the wallpaper removal. He was very fairly priced, knowledgable and provided me feedback and tips for painting the room once the wallpaper was removed."
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+1

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Design by Cline Remodeling & Painting
5.0(
24
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Mchenry, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"1. Storage Shed- the doors were falling off and hinges were bent. He repaired the doors so that they close securely and repainted the shed and contrasting trim. Great job

2. Escape window cover-installed Plexiglas hinged escape window cover. No breakage or cracks, yay!

3. Front Porch-the ceiling on front porch was mildewed, some trim was loose, and material used for ceiling was saggy. He reattached trim, repaired ceiling, and painted it. It looks better now than it did when we moved in 14 years ago.

4. Upstairs bath- Roy removed old ceramic tile floor, and old toilet. This job was complicated because I made a mistake counting the tile boxes. The tile was old so I could not match it exactly. Some of the mosaics were a different color, so I popped out the ones that didn't match and Roy had to put in the tiny correct ones by hand. The size of the new tile was also slightly off, but he installed it beautifully. We are very pleased with the result.

5. Downstairs bath- Removed old toilet and installed new one. Looks great! 

This is not the first nor the most difficult job he has done for us and it will not be the last one.
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Exterior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project
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+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R Nelson Decorating
4.7(
50
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Mchenry, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"Ross is the best, a true craftsman. He took great care with delicate hand painted wallpaper that required precision alignment. He prepared the walls thoroughly prior to applying the wallpaper. The results were outstanding."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CQ Painting Inc
4.6(
134
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Mchenry, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

"We first hired Chris of CQ Painting after reading good reviews on Angie's List in 2012. We hired Chris for exterior painting which included replacing and painting wooden trim around the windows and doors. Due to the good work initially, I have hired Chris multiple times since, including the skim-coating/painting of two rooms (once to cover up splatter paint decorating and the other to fix another company’s wall paper removal gone bad in our powder room). Most recently, we hired Chris for drywall repair/painting associated with a kitchen/family room refresh; during this project, I learned learned Chris’ company was expanding into other areas and I subsequently hired him for an interior door project and to install several lighting fixtures in our dining room and foyer. Everything turned out beautifully. In all the jobs for which he was hired, Chris and his crew arrived on time, have always been respectful, pay attention to detail, and are great at cleaning up afterward. Due to the above, Chris has become our “go to” guy whenever we have a painting-related project! I would definitely recommend Chris and CQ painting!"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Wallpaper Removal FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Yes, many companies offer convenient options to accommodate service timing needs.

While you can remove wallpaper yourself, it is a labor-intensive process that risks damaging your walls. Common DIY methods include using a steamer to loosen the adhesive or spraying the paper with a solution of hot water and vinegar or dish soap before scraping. However, steamers can cause irreparable damage if used incorrectly, and the spray-and-scrape method can harm drywall if it gets too wet or you scrape too aggressively. For these reasons, hiring a professional is often the fastest, easiest, and safest option. A pro has the experience and specialized tools to remove wallpaper efficiently without damaging the underlying surface, which saves time and minimizes the prep work needed for your next wall treatment.

Many peel-and-stick wallpapers aren’t moisture-resistant, so if you install them in high-humidity rooms, mold can grow behind the wallpaper. It’s best to reserve peel-and-stick wallpaper for bedrooms, living rooms, and other rooms with lower humidity levels. Not only does this minimize the risk of mold growth, but it also keeps the wallpaper from bubbling or peeling.

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.

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