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J&L Finishes, LLC
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"First off I’d like to say I’m glad I hired j&l finishes they got my home done before my requested time frame they were extremely informative about the product they were using. Great price for my home improvement. They made my dream come true in my home every time someone walks into my home everyone compliments my walls! Rob and his wife were extremely nice and friendly loved talking to my kiddos! I’d be happy to recommend j&l finishes!!! Thank you both so much for your wonderful work I’m am very happy!!! Also great response time my work was done on 04/01/2026."
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detailed brush work around items
All item covered prior to paint
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Painting over stairs

+30

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Birdy and Brush
5.0(
10
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Erika did all kinds of things for house rehab-carpentry, cabinet painting, Sheetrock patching, wall painting. With utmost care and good cheer. Whatever the question, her answer was “yes, I can do that.”"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality Home Improvement & Handyman Service
4.5(
187
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bob came over as expected and painted my room. It only took him 3 hours, yet I paid for 6. However the trim work was a mess and he offered to come back the next day to do it so I could get the 6 hours I paid for. So after he left I went out and purchased the trim paint to have ready for the next day. He was back the next morning and my room looks great!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
K. J. Construction
5.0(
4
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"K.J. Construction was great!!! He knew exactly what we wanted and did a wonderful job. I especially liked the fact that when he left I had hardly any cleaning to do and my driveway(where he set up workshop) was immaculate. I would definately reccommend him again and we will have him back for a lot more work. Thanks K.J. Construction! Great job!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
RC Paint & Wallcovering
New to Angi
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, staining, cabinet painting, wallcoverings, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

To remove pre-pasted wallpaper, you’ll need to wet the wallpaper or steam it to loosen the paste on the back of the wallpaper. Spray the paper with water, then let it soak for 10 to 20 minutes. From there, you should be able to peel off the wallpaper. Then, you may need to follow up with a cleaning solution and a scraper to remove any remaining wallpaper paste on the walls.

Removing wallpaper can be easy if you have a non-coated wallpaper, but most homeowners have vinyl-coated wallpaper, which is more durable but tears very easily during the removal process. This feature makes it challenging and time-consuming to remove most wallpaper. There are tools to speed up the process, like steamers, but, unfortunately, it’s easy to permanently damage your walls when using them. In most cases, it’s best to hire a professional wallpaper remover to get the job done quickly and without damaging your home.

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.

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.

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