Do I need to use wallpaper stripper on peel and stick wallpaper?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: Is it worth buying a wallpaper steamer?

• <div><p>Wallpaper steamers can be very helpful for removing large sections of wallpaper more easily, but they&rsquo;re not always a good idea for DIYers. The drywall behind your wallpaper is meant to stay dry, and excessive moisture from improper technique with a wallpaper steamer can leave you with severe wall damage. Drywall also retains moisture, which could result in mold growth over time. It&rsquo;s best to hire a professional to remove your wallpaper with a steamer to avoid wall damage and related moisture issues.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take pros to remove wallpaper?

• <div><p>It can take a professional anywhere between several hours and a full day to remove wallpaper in one room. How long wallpaper removal takes depends on the type of adhesive, the wallpaper&rsquo;s age, the condition of the walls, and more.</p></div>

Q: Can I paint over wallpaper?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-tips-paintable-wallpaper.htm">paint over existing wallpaper</a> if you select wallpaper that is designed to be paintable. This type of paper is meant to add texture to walls. Alternatively, if you have old wallpaper you&rsquo;d like to cover up, you can often paint over that instead of removing it. However, it needs to be smooth, damage-free, and non-textured. Otherwise, any bumps, tears, and texture will show through the paint.</p></div>

Q: Can you add new wallpaper over existing wallpaper?

• <div><p>In most cases, you cannot wallpaper over existing wallpaper. It&rsquo;s possible to wallpaper over non-coated wallpaper, but vinyl-coated wallpaper is much more prevalent in homes, so you generally shouldn&rsquo;t put new wallpaper over existing wallpaper. Adding a layer of wallpaper over vinyl-coated paper will lead to poor adhesion, leaving behind bubbles and imperfections in your wall. Plus, wallpapering over vinyl-coated wallpaper can lead to mold growth, which can be hazardous to your health. It&rsquo;s usually best to hire a local wallpaper removal service to handle the task to avoid these issues.</p></div>

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Last update on December 01, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
Had some things around the yard hauled away that had been laying out there for a while, removed the clutter. Good communication, exceeded expectations on clean up.
B&L Removals
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Reviewed in December 2022
Los did a fantastic job removing all the leaves in my front and backyard. He was incredibly professional and responsive from start to finish. I will definitely look to hire him for future yard work!
Los Young Lawn Care
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Reviewed in August 2022
We had a tub shower combo removed and replaced with a walk-in shower. The work was done in one day as they projected. We are happy with the finished product.
Bath Planet of Buffalo
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Reviewed in May 2015
Came prepared and cleaned up afterwards. Stayed until work was done. They did light preparation including removal of old screens and replacing rotten rails. Unfortunately they missed a spot behind the rails, readily visible from the outside. It was primed, but not top coated. Overall a good job...
Contractor Plus LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
I bought a dishwasher. The third party installer told me he needed to do all of this work in order to bring the plumbing up to code and guarantee the warranty on the dishwasher. He said a plumber would have to come out first to cap off a pipe, and put in a valve, and remove a drain... ...
Reading & Son Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
This is an outstanding group of workers they did a wonderful job on my house. The removed mold and did a bedroom remodel, I would definitely them back to do more work.
Superior Mold and Remediation Testing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
They came in to cut down five trees that were over 30 years old and trimmed five other older trees. They secured two of our large trees with bracing. Everything was done with precision and care to our property. They are very responsible handling and completing the job. Clean up after the...
King Tree Specialists, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2013
Very prompt and courteous. Highly detailed in explaining the process. Very professional, definitely would recommend. Removed stains I did not think would be possible to remove.
Steam Green Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2013
We used SAL to do tile work in our kitchen. We needed 7 new windows in the back of our house due to some storm damage as well as new cedar siding. We live in an older home and come to find out the old windows were covered in lead paint. Obviously this made us very nervous and concerned and we...
SAL Construction Services
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Reviewed in August 2012
Todd and helper suggested how best to rebuild our deck after removing the old deck including substructure. Arrived as scheduled and completed a quality job in less than ideal winter working conditions. Returned in April when requested to make some minor adjustments.
HUBER BROTHERS CORP
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