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12 Weeks Company
5.0(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simon did a great job hanging our wallpaper! He was very patient with some unforeseen circumstances with the manufacturer and was able to complete the job. Would definitely recommend him!"
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MNM Painting and Decorating
4.6(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"MNM assisted me with wallpaper installation, tv mounts and trimming my French doors"
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by66%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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Carlos Professional Painter
4.5(
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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

Because poison ivy and similar plants can cause potentially life-threatening allergic reactions depending on your sensitivity, it's best to hire a professional to remove it. Hiring a local lawn care service or other professional also increases your chances of successful eradication so that you don't have to deal with the issue again several months down the road.

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.

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.

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.

You may end up with extra wallpaper once your project is finished. Hang on to that wallpaper, as you may need to use it to patch up areas that get damaged later on. If you have a lot of excess wallpaper, try getting creative with it. You can use it to line the inside of a cabinet or drawers, for example.

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