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Avatar for Rick's Decorating Service
Rick's Decorating Service
4.6(
98
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Wheeling, 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 time11 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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12 Weeks Company
5.0(
6
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simon did an amazing job installing my laminate wood flooring and baseboards. Everything looks super clean and professionally done. He was easy to work with, which made the whole process stress free. I’m really happy with the results and will definitely be hiring him again in the future"
Wallpaper installation
Wallpaper installation
Laminate Installation
Laminate Installation
Wallpeper

+5

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MNM Painting and Decorating
4.7(
25
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"MNM did an excellent job hanging wallpaper in our nursery. The wallpaper looks terrific and there were some difficult parts to the job. MNM was easy to deal with at a reasonable price and handled everything very well. I would hire them again."
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+38

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Affordable Services 4 You
3.4(
7
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Wheeling, 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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J & J Decorating
4.8(
149
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John was fantastic. Was able to come out on short notice and take care of the wallpaper removal. He was very fairly priced, knowledgable and provided me feedback and tips for painting the room once the wallpaper was removed."
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+1

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ProHouse Solutions
4.7(
23
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Prohouse for wallpaper installation and was impressed. The team was professional, punctual, and highly skilled, ensuring every detail was perfect."
Wall 1
Wall 2
Wall 3
Wall 1
Wall 1

+11

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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R Nelson Decorating
4.7(
50
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"Ross is the best, a true craftsman. He took great care with delicate hand painted wallpaper that required precision alignment. He prepared the walls thoroughly prior to applying the wallpaper. The results were outstanding."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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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.

Most jobs take 1-3 days, depending on room size and adhesive strength.

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.

You’ll need to wash the walls to remove wallpaper adhesive residue after removal as part of the prep process for painting or rehanging wallpaper. Old adhesive can cause texture issues and prevent paint or wallpaper from adhering properly to the wall’s surface.

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.

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