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>

Do I need to use wallpaper stripper on peel and stick wallpaper?

• <div><p>The simple nature of peel and stick wallpaper means it should come off much more easily than traditional wallpaper that is glued to your walls. You’ll still want to work slowly and carefully to avoid tearing it, but most peel and stick wallpaper should come off without a chemical agent to loosen it.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2017
Precision Electrical Solutions is fantastic! Andrew and Jimmy came out to do the work, they were super nice, positive, professional and my dogs loved them (yep, this matters). They quickly determined that they could not replace the stairwell light fixture, because the new fixture was missing a...
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Reviewed in July 2017
Rod was a real pleasure to work with & very friendly, he helped me pick colors & sheens and walked me through the whole process. He did a fantastic job and was more then willing to come back for touch ups without hassle or argument. He's a great guy and very trustworthy. He also has great...
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Reviewed in June 2017
WPS did an excellent job! Everyone in this company is so pleasant and professional to work with and they quickly and perfectly installed the wallpaper that I had purchased for my powder room. The pattern appears seamless even over the plates for the light switch and electric outlet. This is now...
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Reviewed in April 2016
We were very pleased with Bill and the crew at Freshcoat of Annapolis. Bill's quote beat out another local painting service by a couple-thousand dollars. We also had our hardwood floors being refinished around the same time, and Bill was very accommodating with our schedule to ensure that the...
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Reviewed in October 2015
Jeff and Erin and their team were great to work with. They removed wallpaper and painted for us during our recent kitchen remodel. They worked around our kitchen remodeling schedule to get the job done. We can?t say enough about the quality of their work and their great work ethics. We have...
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Reviewed in May 2014
Perfect job, very meticulous, vacuumed vehicle, cleaned windows, mats, tried very hard to remove old, set in stains on seats and carpeting. Very pleasant also helpful on ideas and products to try in the future to remove stains due to little ones.
Bridges Auto Detailing
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Reviewed in March 2014
Great service. Showed on time and did a great job removing the wallpaper in the time. Paul
Definition Painting Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2005
LEE DID A WONDERFUL JOB PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING DIFFERENT AREAS OF OUR HOUSE. HE IS VERY METICULOUS, NEAT, RELIABLE, AND CONSCIENTIOUS. HE IS FLEXIBLE IN HIS SCHEDULE AND DID A GREAT JOB CLEANING UP EVERY DAY!
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