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Rick's Decorating Service
4.6(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rick and his team were amazing. My bathroom walls were beautifully transformed in less than a day at a reasonable price. The team was professional, efficient, responsive and cleaned up as if they were never there. We would HIGHLY recommend Rick again."
Exterior before
Living room
Before
Sofit/electrical removed
Dining room sand finish

+36

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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360 Painting of North Shore
4.4(
17
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike was great to deal with, came up with a competitive quote and timescales that matched our expectations. Having a designer to help choose colors was a nice touch from 360. The painting crew were always on time, worked efficiently and did a very professional job on the walls and ceilings. We would definitely recommend and will be calling on them for future painting jobs."
Exterior
Interior
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & R Decorating & Restoration
4.2(
22
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Al and his team were great. They were easy to work with, there when they said they would be, and well priced. The final paint job looks great. I will certainly reach out agin for my next project."
Living Room and Music room
Exercise Room
Essential Preparation
Finishing touches
Voila Completed Project

+1

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Affordable Services 4 You
3.4(
7
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Northbrook, 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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Quality Vision Painting
4.9(
24
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Northbrook, 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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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

We don’t recommend wallpapering over older paper. That’s because creating layers of glue can invite bubbling or excess moisture on the wall’s surface. You should also prime your wall before applying wallpaper and smooth the wall as much as you can, and another layer of wallpaper complicates this process.

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

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.

Removing wallpaper can be easy if you have a non-coated wallpaper, but most homeowners have vinyl-coated wallpaper, which is more durable but tears very easily during the removal process. This feature makes it challenging and time-consuming to remove most wallpaper. There are tools to speed up the process, like steamers, but, unfortunately, it’s easy to permanently damage your walls when using them. In most cases, it’s best to hire a professional wallpaper remover to get the job done quickly and without damaging your home.

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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