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Avatar for SJ CoverUp Wallpaper
SJ CoverUp Wallpaper
4.7(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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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."
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+136

Response time3 hrs
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Target Painting & Contracting Inc
4.9(
97
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Just painted the exterior of my house,They did a great job. The crew was respectful of my home and my family. I do not hesitate to recommend them 10/10"
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Master Plastering & Services, Inc.
4.6(
441
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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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."
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004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH
004 - Plaster-Hudson, NH

+1000

Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Discovery Home Improvement
4.5(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"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
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Deossa Wallcovering & Painting
4.9(
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Serving Reading, 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 time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mercy Painting LLC
4.9(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Erg painting repaired our horsehair walls, replastered, painted walls and trim. They also removed popcorn ceiling and plastered and painted the ceiling. Very professional through and through. Would recommend them to anyone who could use their service. They cleaned up everything after each day of work. Arrived on time, gave rundown of what they were thing to do for the day and then explain what was coming the next day before they left."
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+66

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deossa Wall Paper and Paint LLC
4.9(
22
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was very responsible and professional. His estimate was very reasonable and his work was excellent. We weren't given the choice of exactly what he did on this review. So I am putting what he did here. He and his wife removed the wallpaper and put up new."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JMC Painting
5.0(
23
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A neighbor recommended JMC Painting. I had only a small job, a portion of trim was peeling, but they were willing to do the small job. The peeling in that section has been a recurring problem, but now it looks better than it’s ever looked."
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Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+450

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Shore Painting LLC - Home Facebook
4.6(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Peter was great to work with. He removed wallpaper for me and painted. He also painted my cabinets for me as well. Great communication, very responsive. Good quality work and fair pricing."
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+96

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

To remove adhesive-backed wallpaper, you’ll need to soften the adhesive before you try peeling the wallpaper off the walls. You may wonder whether peel-and-stick wallpaper damages walls. 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.

Yes, many types of peel-and-stick wallpaper can be used in bathrooms, especially those made of vinyl or polyester. However, its success depends heavily on the level of moisture and ventilation. In bathrooms with good ventilation, such as those with fans, it can be a durable option. Peel-and-stick wallpaper may not adhere as well as traditional wallpaper in very humid conditions. For bathrooms that see a lot of moisture, like a kids' bathroom or a full bath with a steamy shower and poor ventilation, even high-quality peel-and-stick wallpaper is likely to peel over time.

Small amounts of wallpaper can be thrown away in your household trash. If you’re removing a whole home’s worth of wallpaper, you may need to contact a waste removal company, rent a dumpster, or schedule a special pick-up with your municipality’s waste removal service. Wallpaper isn’t recyclable, so no matter which method you choose to dispose of it, make sure it doesn’t get mixed in with the recycling.

Wallpaper lasts an average of around 15 years, but there is some variance. The type of wallpaper matters, as vinyl wallpaper tends to last the longest—sometimes 20 years or more—while a peel-and-stick wallpaper, which is the easiest to install for DIYers, will usually only last for around five years. Exposure to high humidity, smoke, and UV rays from sunlight can also limit the lifespan of your wallpaper, as can heavy traffic in the installation area.

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.

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