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RenewBuild, LLC
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Install

Serving River Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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RenewBuild Painting provides professional residential and commercial painting services throughout Chicago and the North Shore suburbs.\n\nWith over 15 years of combined experience, we specialize in high-quality interior and exterior painting, including walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, siding, and decks. Every project includes thorough surface preparation — patching holes, repairing cracks, and correcting imperfections — to ensure a smooth, paint-ready finish.\n\nWe use premium Sherwin-Williams products and proven application methods to deliver clean, durable, and long-lasting results.\n\nLicensed, insured, bilingual, and committed to clear communication and free detailed estimates.

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Angelo's Painting
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving River Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"I hired Angelo to paint My family room walls ceiling and patch the bathroom walls. My family room and bathroom look great. I would highly recommend angelino's painting to do your project."
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Wallpapering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can apply peel-and-stick wallpaper over wood paneling, but it requires significant preparation for a good result. Peel-and-stick wallpaper has a weaker adhesive than traditional wallpaper and works best on smooth, non-textured surfaces like painted or primed drywall. Because wood paneling is often textured with grooves, any flaws in the underlying surface will likely be visible after application. To prepare the paneling, you must ensure the surface is free of cracks, holes, and protrusions by filling any indentations and sanding rough spots to create a smooth surface. An alternative is to remove the paneling and apply the wallpaper directly to the underlying drywall or plaster, provided it is in good condition.

Painting over wallpaper is an efficient way to cover it if it’s in decent shape. Before painting over wallpaper, make sure the surface is clean and smooth. You may have to remove minor problem areas, such as lifted seams or small peels, with a sheetrock knife or putty knife. Add a latex- or oil-based primer to keep moisture at bay before painting. You’ll likely need two coats of paint to cover the area.

Wallpaper in bathrooms can last anywhere from one to 10 years, depending on what type was used, how well it was installed, and the measures in place to reduce moisture and humidity levels. Opting for a more durable variety and taking all the necessary protective measures will get you closer to that longer lifespan.

Having dated, peeling, or otherwise damaged wallpaper can decrease the value of your property, so removing that before listing your house is nearly always a good idea; however, since wallpaper tends to be a personal style choice, potential buyers may or may not love your aesthetic as much as you do.

Love the look of wallpaper but want to consider property value as well? Stick with something that is easy to change. If you are thinking of selling soon, make sure your wallpaper hanging is on-point and looks professional with no crooked seams, evenly matched patterns, and minimal bubbling or other imperfections.

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. 

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