How do you remove adhesive-backed wallpaper?

• <div><p>To remove adhesive-backed wallpaper, you’ll need to soften the adhesive before you try peeling the wallpaper off the walls. You may wonder <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-peel-and-stick-wallpaper-damage-walls.htm">whether peel-and-stick wallpaper damages walls</a>. It can depend on the removal method. Make sure to be patient and consider using a steamer, hair dryer, or adhesive remover to carefully take down adhesive-backed wallpaper.</p></div>

Can I pay someone to strip wallpaper?

• <div><p>Yes, you can pay someone to strip wallpaper. Before you hang new wallpaper, you should <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hire-wallpaper-removal.htm">hire a local wallpaper removal service</a> to prep the surface properly. <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/wallpaper-removal/">Wallpaper removal pros</a> cost <b>$0.55 to $1.50 per square foot</b> or <b>$500 to $700 per room</b>. Prices vary by room size and removal technique, as some options are more labor-intensive.</p></div>

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Q: Why should I hire a professional wallpaper hanger?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-questions-ask-when-hiring-wallpaper-pro.htm">Hiring a professional wallpaper hanger</a> 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.</p></div>

Q: How do you remove adhesive-backed wallpaper?

• <div><p>To remove adhesive-backed wallpaper, you&rsquo;ll need to soften the adhesive before you try peeling the wallpaper off the walls. You may wonder <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-peel-and-stick-wallpaper-damage-walls.htm">whether peel-and-stick wallpaper damages walls</a>. It can depend on the removal method. Make sure to be patient and consider using a steamer, hair dryer, or adhesive remover to carefully take down adhesive-backed wallpaper.</p></div>

Q: How do I reduce the risk of moldy wallpaper?

• <div><p>Once again, contact with moisture is the culprit here, though water-resistant varieties of wallpaper are less likely to become wet and develop mold. Using a high-quality exhaust fan or dehumidifier and leaving the doors or windows cracked after bathing will keep this issue at bay. </p></div>

Q: How do I remove a wallpaper border?

• <div><p>Removing a wallpaper border requires the same process to remove full walls of wallpaper. Clear the area, spray down the surface with your hot water and vinegar solution or store-bought spray, wait 10 to 15 minutes, then scrape it off with a putty knife. Sometimes, border wallpaper lifts easier than larger sheets, so you can just peel it right off the wall by hand.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2015
This is our second time using Ross cleaning. They did an excellent job both times they were here. They were able to get up and remove some candle wax that got spilled our living carpet. They were here cleaned the carpet and gone in about an hour. We will differently use them again.
Ross Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in September 2014
They did get the wallpaper off but they left an uneven job at the bottom. It was all raggedy down at the bottom and then they painted it. I didn't catch it until after they left. I should have called them back. It was a couple that did the interior work. I knew it was going to be expensive. I...
CertaPro Painters® of Fort Wayne
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Reviewed in September 2014
Person arrived at scheduled time, used shoe covers and cloths to avoid damage to cabinets and floor. A power machine was inserted into the sewer and removed or loosened the material blockage. After flushing, equipment was removed, area wiped clean, and instruction given relative to avoiding...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Reviewed in January 2014
I REALLY WANTED TO USE PARAGON BUT COULD FIND NO WAY TO REACH THEM. THE MAIN NUMBER LISTED WAS INCORRECT AND THE OTHER NUMBERS WERE FORWARDED TO THE INCORRECT ONE. fOR SNOW REMOVAL, I NEEDED SOMEONE CLOSER TO MY HOME THAN WHAT ANGIES LIST PROVIDED.
Paragon Landscape Inc
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Reviewed in August 2012
The company stopped by yesterday evening after seeing a number of tree stumps in our front yard. They stated their normal price for stump removal was around $50/stump but they would remove ours for $20/stump since they were in the area. We had 11 in the front yard that needed removal and they...
RC Tree and Stump Removal
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Reviewed in May 2012
He found that a valve was closed. He just removed a valve. Then he came back, and took it apart. He found sulfur water in our pipes. He saw that was the problem. He really knew what he was doing. He figured it out right away. He's just a really good guy. He's not a weasel.
Jason E Beverly
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Reviewed in May 2011
A-Plus removed the spyware and installed anti-malware program and my computer works quicker and I haven't had any freeze ups since.
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Reviewed in July 2009
Our wallpaper was destroyed. Our decking was not nailed down and the ramps are not to ADA code. Grab bars were omitted. They used two colors of grout randomly so that certain spots always look wet. Tile was mounted on plywood, not cement board; it is still falling off our shower walls and...
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