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Avatar for SJ CoverUp Wallpaper
SJ CoverUp Wallpaper
4.7(
13
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - InstallWallcovering or Wallpaper - RemovalWallcovering or Wallpaper - Repair

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"So wonderful to work with. They did the painting and wallpaper in my nursery and it came out perfectly, better than I was hoping. They made sure I ordered my wall mural with the correct dimensions and not only was the measurement spot on, but the application of the panels was seamless. Even added a cute wallpaper detail to my light switch cover AND put the crib in the room together. Would absolutely work with again"
TV wall
Laundry
Laundry
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Laundry

+136

Response time3 hrs
Avatar for Michael Carr Painting and Wallpapering
Michael Carr Painting and Wallpapering
5.0(
4
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - InstallWallcovering or Wallpaper - RemovalWallcovering or Wallpaper - Repair

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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"Michael and his assistant, Jose, did a superb job painting and wallpapering a study and bathroom. My husband said it was the best wallpapering job he'd ever seen. We used a difficult pattern and he matched it perfectly, even when we were down to our last wallpaper ends, trying to finish a spot above a door. They were prompt, worked a full 8-5 day, and were as unobtrusive as possible while working. We highly recommend him."
Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
Avatar for Master Plastering & Services, Inc.
Master Plastering & Services, Inc.
4.6(
441
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had one room completely blueboarded with new plaster and then painted. I would give that a 10. I also had a hallway ceiling replastered and painted. Also a 10. I wanted to paint the walls in the stairwell which had wallpaper. Contractor chose to remove the wallpaper and paint instead of new plaster. The walls weren't in great shape and the painters didn't smooth some bad patch work so I had some areas that don't look great. When I pointed them out and expressed unhappiness, he simply said "Bad walls." So I'd go with a 7 for the stairwell. Overall good job."
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH

+1000

Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Mercy Painting LLC
5.0(
16
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mercy painting was very professional and detailed on communication. They provided us with options and recommendations for our dining room and bathroom walls. We ended up doing patterned wallpaper for dining room and new color on bathroom walls. Manager was very polite and pleasure to have in our home. He explained everything he was doing."
Interior Painting
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Commercial Painting

+180

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Discovery Home Improvement
4.5(
112
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing job painting our new house. Worked late into the night and over the weekend to get the job done in the committed time . They are fully committed and extremely professional and Jay is just a great gut. Highly recommend!"
Cambridge designer colors
Cambridge designer colors
Cambridge designer colors
Cambridge designer colors
Cambridge designer colors

+44

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Wallpapering questions, answered by experts

Ideally, you want to ask the wallpaper installers you’re considering for examples of past work, and references you can call. These will prove that the installer can handle your job, make your room look professional, and will also give you some insight into the kind of customer service you can expect. Before you start calling companies, you might want to narrow down your options by finding installers with mostly positive reviews online.

While some people are confident in their ability to replace concrete by drilling out the broken pieces and replacing them with bagged concrete, it’s possible to run into snags that make hiring a professional worth it. Trying to level concrete slabs can require special equipment, which can be pricey to rent and tough to operate. It's also crucial to contact your town's municipal office to ensure you are allowed to take on the project without a permit.

In most cases, it is not recommended to wallpaper over existing wallpaper, as the success depends on the type of paper already on the wall. While you might be able to cover non-coated wallpaper, you should never apply new wallpaper over a vinyl-coated one, which is more common. Doing so can lead to poor adhesion, resulting in bubbles, imperfections, and peeling. It can also trap moisture, potentially causing hazardous mold growth between the layers.

Even if the existing wallpaper is suitable, experts recommend applying only one new layer. Adding multiple layers (more than two total) can cause significant adhesion problems, leading to warping and bubbling. For the best results, the recommended approach is to remove the old wallpaper and all paste residue before hanging the new paper. If you are unsure about your wallpaper type, consider consulting a professional.

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.

If you can already see the texture of the existing wallpaper through the layer of paint, then the texture could also come through the new layer of wallpaper. If that’s the aesthetic you want, then proceed. But if you want a smoother surface, you should either strip off the existing paint and wallpaper or hang a layer of liner paper before proceeding.

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