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Avatar for SJ CoverUp Wallpaper
SJ CoverUp Wallpaper
4.7(
13
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"SJ Coverup did a great job putting up wallpaper in our dining room and on an accent wall in our family room. They were very professional, responsive, and did great work. This was our first wallpapering job and I was a little concerned on how well everything would line up with the pattern. We were beyond impressed with how it came out. We plan to wallpaper our powder room and would definitely hire these guys again."
TV wall
Laundry
Laundry
Laundry
Laundry

+136

Response time3 hrs
Avatar for Master Plastering & Services, Inc.
Master Plastering & Services, Inc.
4.6(
442
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcio's team was outstanding. Needed a ceiling replaced to cover water damage, and older tile blocks, and entire apartment wallpaper removal. Marcio did outstanding work at a competitive price. They were in and out in a single day plus a few hours. Great cleanup and care was taken. Arrived at 7AM to start work. Showed up when promised. I highly recommend Marcio and Master Plastering & Services. I'm looking at additional work for this team. Thank you!"
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004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH

+1000

Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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J M Painting
4.1(
147
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a wallpaper-covered foyer, with a 16' ceiling and a two-story staircase. We hired JM to remove this wallpaper and repair and paint the walls of the foyer and a connected large hallway on the second floor. JM used metal staging planks to reach all of the areas safely and efficiently. He also repaired the walls, applied a quality bonding primer over all the skim coated sections before painting two full coats of washable matte finish to hide imperfections. The finish work and full cleanup was excellent!!"
Room makeover
External Paint Front
Porch
Bead Board & Vanity
Exterior Paint Back

+8

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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R & J Painting
4.7(
55
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a very good job of painting the exterior of my daughter's house. Primed, patched, removed items not to be painted and taped off the windows and surrounding areas so no over spray. When finished, the job was done extremely well and the house looked a million times better!"
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Deossa Wall Paper and Paint LLC
Deossa Wall Paper and Paint LLC
4.9(
22
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"VERY great job done by Gus. He was able to come out and install our wallpaper within a few days of me calling him. He was on time, very professional, and did an AMAZING job on our custom wallpaper. I will definitely be hiring him for future jobs and we are thrilled with his work."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for JMC Painting
JMC Painting
5.0(
23
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The clapboard on my house is the original wood from when the house was built in 1925. So you can imagine the sanding and prep work that needed to go into the project. The paint job looks incredible The results as well as the pricing exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend JMC Painting Company. Very honest, clean and reliable. Very happy with the work and I am now using JMC for interior paint projects"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+450

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Finishing Touch Services LLC
4.9(
54
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired finishing touch to repair and paint the interior of our condo which consists of old horsehair plaster walls and ceiling. They removed some wall paper as well. The transformation from start to finish was huge! David went out of his way to accommodate most of my requests, some of which were beyond the scope of the initial contract. David did a great job skim coating the walls and making it all look “new”. I can’t wait to have his team come back to finish painting the rest of our unit!"
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+47

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

We don’t recommend wallpapering over older paper. That’s because creating layers of glue can invite bubbling or excess moisture on the wall’s surface. You should also prime your wall before applying wallpaper and smooth the wall as much as you can, and another layer of wallpaper complicates this process.

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.

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.

The average cost to remove wallpaper is $790. The final price tag depends on the size of the room and the complexity of the project, and can range from $200 to $2,000. Usually, removing peel-and-stick wallpaper is on the lower end of the cost scale, as it doesn't require special tools to remove.

While it is possible to paint over wallpaper, it is generally better to remove it first to guarantee a smooth, professional finish. Painting over wallpaper can save time, but it may lead to issues if not done correctly.

You can paint over existing wallpaper if it is in excellent condition: smooth, non-textured, clean, and firmly adhered to the wall. Ensure there are no bumps, tears, or peeling areas, and that all corners and seams are securely glued down. You might also consider painting over wallpaper if removing it would damage the underlying wall. Additionally, some wallpapers are specifically designed to be paintable, which can add texture to a room.

However, there are risks. If the wallpaper is textured, damaged, or peeling, these imperfections will show through the new paint. The moisture from the paint can also loosen the wallpaper's adhesive, causing it to bubble and potentially damage the wall. To mitigate these issues, clean the surface thoroughly and use an oil-based primer to help the paint adhere and prevent the old adhesive from bleeding through.

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