Do I have to remove old wallpaper before applying new wallpaper?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/laying-wallpaper-over-wallpaper.htm">putting wallpaper over</a> 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. </p></div>

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Q: Is it better to paint or remove wood paneling?

• <div><p>Painting over wood paneling is an option that can save you money and time. However, if you go this route, the style and texture of the wood you paint over will still be evident. Painting over paneling is an excellent way to modernize an otherwise outdated aesthetic. Instead of removing wood panels, consider painting them a bright color&ndash;like white or ivory. This is essentially <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-wainscoting.htm">wainscoting</a>, but without any of the required installation. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take pros to remove wallpaper?

• <div><p>It can take a professional anywhere between several hours and a full day to remove wallpaper in one room. How long wallpaper removal takes depends on the type of adhesive, the wallpaper&rsquo;s age, the condition of the walls, and more.</p></div>

Q: Do I have to remove old wallpaper before applying new wallpaper?

• <div><p>No, you don&rsquo;t always have to remove old wallpaper before applying a new layer. However, you should pull off the existing wallpaper if it&rsquo;s cracked, peeling, or in poor condition. We&rsquo;d also recommend against <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/laying-wallpaper-over-wallpaper.htm">putting wallpaper over</a> 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. </p></div>

Q: Do I need to wash the walls after removing wallpaper?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;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&rsquo;s surface. </p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to remove wood paneling?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-remove-wood-paneling.htm">cost to remove wood paneling</a> 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.</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.
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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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