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

Serving Cambridge, 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
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Laundry

+136

Response time3 hrs
Avatar for Master Plastering & Services, Inc.
Master Plastering & Services, Inc.
4.6(
444
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cambridge, 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!"
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH

+1000

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Hesed Painting LLC
5.0(
16
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Commercial Painting
Additional Photos

+167

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

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jay and his team at Discovery Home Improvement were outstanding in every way - friendly, professional, hard working . . The project was primarily exterior painting of a five bed -room house and carpentry work as a preliminary to the painting - a garage window and a basement window needed replacing, along with exterior woodwork and window sill repair. We are incredibly happy with the results and hope to have Jay return to work on the interior of the home."
Cambridge designer colors
Cambridge designer colors
Cambridge designer colors
Cambridge designer colors
Cambridge designer colors

+44

Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Mercy Painting LLC
4.9(
120
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Mercy Painting come out to repair and repaint some water damage on our ceiling from an old leak in our roof. Erick and his team were incredibly responsive, available to complete our job on very short notice, and did an incredible job, both with the painting, as well as clean up. They were also very reasonably priced, and very efficient; Erick came out for an estimate the day after I submitted a request, and were able to come out just a few days later, and completed the job in just a couple of hours. Would highly recommend them for any painting job you have coming up!"
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Finish Prouduct
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Finish Product

+66

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ERG Painting LLC
4.8(
107
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very pleased with ERG Painting. The team performed total interior painting as well as reglaze of the bathtub in my condo. Excellent job. Quick and exact process. Intelligent, polite people. If I decide to paint my another condo I definetely hire only them."
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+63

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Wallpaper Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Using a fabric softener solution is a popular and low-cost DIY method for removing wallpaper, but its effectiveness is limited. While it may work on some types of wallpaper, it is unlikely to be successful on vintage styles, and there is no evidence that it is more effective than other removal methods. There are also several potential downsides: the solution can leave behind a residue that may damage your walls or interfere with the adhesion of new wallpaper. Additionally, this method can create a strong, overpowering aroma that takes a long time to dissipate, making it a poor choice for homeowners sensitive to smells.

The average cost to install or hang wallpaper is around $575 per room or project, with typical prices ranging from $200 to $1,500. Costs can be higher for custom or luxury products. Since project size varies, it's often helpful to estimate labor costs per square foot, which generally fall between $1 and $7, with an average of $4 per square foot. The total cost depends on several factors, including the quality and type of wallpaper, the size and type of the room, and whether old wallpaper must be removed first. Opting for less expensive materials like peel-and-stick wallpaper or choosing to do the installation yourself can lower the overall cost. For the most accurate estimate, it is best to have a professional inspect the space and provide a quote.

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.

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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 putting wallpaper over 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. 

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