Top-rated wallpaper removers.

Best wallpaper removers near Oswego, IL

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your wallpaper removal project in Oswego, IL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY OSWEGO, IL HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon3.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon13
    Verified wallpaper removal services reviews

Top-Rated Wallpaper removers in Oswego - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for MNM Painting and Decorating
MNM Painting and Decorating
4.7(
37
)
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Fantastic experience working with Guillermo and MNM Painting. They were prompt, friendly, and offered good advice on the project. The work was done far faster than I expected and I'm happy with the results. We had a board replaced on our siding, and wanted to just paint and match the board to the building without also repainting the entire building. It was a small, weird and high up project (3rd floor) and we're happy with how it came out. Our house no longer looks like a construction zone!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+38

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by56%of homeowners
Avatar for ER Painting
ER Painting
5.0(
8
)
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Great communication! Efrain and his team were punctual and professional. In addition to painting bedrooms, they painted our kitchen cabinets, stained our deck and applied concrete paint to our garage floor. They did a great job!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+12

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Chicagoland Precision Painting
Chicagoland Precision Painting
4.6(
46
)
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Oswego, 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.
"
Stripes
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Turner Custom Painting
Turner Custom Painting
4.2(
178
)
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Oswego, 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
Avatar for Steve's painting service inc
Steve's painting service inc
5.0(
9
)
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Oswego, 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!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+104

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for AOM Remodeling and Restoration
AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
52
)
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David gave me what I thought was a fair price for the work to be done. He asked for 1/2 up front. As a previous small business owner I did not feel this was unreasonable so I paid him 500.00. He estimated the work would take 3 to four days and I thought the same. After several no shows the "mason" showed up. The first clue was he came in a car. According to my wife he was here 2 hours and left, came back for another 2 hours the next day and left again. He said nothing to my wife about leaving or when he would be back. David called a day later to ask about coming out to look over the job and get the rest of the other 500.00. I said he isn't finished and he's only been here 4 hours. So then I looked up the prevailing wage in IL for a mason and found out it is 28.50 an hour. The next day the guy comes back for another 3 hours. David came to look at the work and I walked him around and showed him all of the places that had not been done. So the guy comes back again for about an hour. All told it was 8 hours work, nothing to write home about but it was agreed up front that I wasn't looking for an exposed brick look. I need it tuck pointed well enough so that I could drylock and paint the exposed brick. I will say this was done in the end. The worker left a mess that I and my wife had to clean up, I pointed this out to David as well. I told him I felt he was overly paid for the amount of work preformed and that was the end of it. It's really to bad. It's difficult to get contractors to do small jobs and I had plenty for him to do. I'm not unhappy, just would not hire again"
Kitchen accent
picture 1
picture 2
tan and white trim room
blue and white trim room

+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 73
Wallpaper Removal FAQs, answered by experts

No, you don’t always have to remove old wallpaper before applying a new layer. However, you should pull off the existing wallpaper if it’s cracked, peeling, or in poor condition. We’d also recommend against putting wallpaper over textured or dark-colored wallpaper because the old layer may be visible through the new one. In addition, if you try to hang new wallpaper over vinyl-coated wallpaper, the adhesive might not stick properly. 

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.

If you’re installing new wallpaper and have leftover glue, you can remove unused wallpaper paste from the bucket or pan it’s in by letting it dry. If it’s an oil-based paste, seal it in a plastic bag and throw it in the garbage. Otherwise, toss the leftover wallpaper paste in the trash. Although it’s water-soluble, don’t rinse unused wallpaper paste down the sink because it could dry in the pipes and cause a blockage.

One of the biggest downsides to peel-and-stick wallpaper is that it doesn't last as long as traditional wallpaper. Its lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the paper, proper wall preparation and application, and the room's conditions. As a general rule, peel-and-stick wallpaper can last for at least five years, but this can vary significantly. Budget products may only last about 3 years, while higher-quality products can stay up for 7 years or more in ideal conditions. Factors that can shorten its lifespan include high humidity (such as in a bathroom), dirty walls, and low-quality paper. If used on flooring, expect it to last only 1 to 3 years unless sealed. However, the shorter lifespan can be seen as a positive, making it a great choice for people who enjoy switching up their interiors more frequently.

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.

The Oswego, IL homeowners’ guide to wallpaper removal services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.