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Avatar for Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
4.9(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team did a great job! They arrived promptly as planned and quickly removed the wallpaper. They cleaned the walls and repainted. The results look great - very clean and neat. They finished the job quickly, were polite and personable, and I would definitely hire them again. Thank you"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters® of Chicago
4.3(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"CertaPro Painters of Chicago did an excellent job painting the exterior of our home. TL’s team was very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. We’ve received multiple compliments on their work by friends and family. Highly recommend them for all your painting needs!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ProHouse Solutions
4.7(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn't be happier with the wallpaper installation in our baby's nursery. The team helped us choose the right design and executed it flawlessly. It’s now the most beautiful room in our house!"
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Unamis Painting and Remodeling Inc
5.0(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"1st I I prepare the walls By scraping or open off I'm filling up the holes with plastic Then sand it down and put Is primer over it. Then I painted the walls a nice color Gray With a semi white baseballs and window seals I did this to 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and the bathroom. It came up very nice I like to do my work as I like if it was my house . The owner was very pleased with the work I did . I've been painting for over 10 years and I love to paint it's a real good hobby"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Precision Painting
4.6(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving River Forest, 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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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carlos Professional Painter
4.5(
102
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Carlos painted my whole condo a few years ago and did a great job. This time, I needed the bathroom redone. Carlos had an employee take care of it for me, and he was fast, efficient, and professional."
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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

Think hard before deciding to German schmear your home’s exterior brickwork. If you do not like the look, you are pretty much stuck with it, as it is impossible to remove this finish the way you can remove paint. You risk damaging the underlying brick if you have to chisel and acid-wash it away. It will also take a very long time, and remnants of the mortar wash will always remain.

Using a fabric softener solution is a popular and low-cost DIY method for removing wallpaper, but its effectiveness is limited. While it may work on some types of wallpaper, it is unlikely to be successful on vintage styles, and there is no evidence that it is more effective than other removal methods. There are also several potential downsides: the solution can leave behind a residue that may damage your walls or interfere with the adhesion of new wallpaper. Additionally, this method can create a strong, overpowering aroma that takes a long time to dissipate, making it a poor choice for homeowners sensitive to smells.

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.

The average cost to remove wood paneling is $2,800, but total costs may be higher or lower depending on the size of the room, your location, and the amount of prep work required. Once the paneling is gone, you may have additional costs depending on the condition of the wall beneath.

Rubbing alcohol may help dissolve stubborn wallpaper adhesive that remains after removal, but be sure to apply it carefully to prevent damaging your walls. Apply a small amount using a cotton swab or pad, then gently scrape or wipe the adhesive away.

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