Is painting over wallpaper a good idea?

• <div><p>It’s best to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/wallpaper-removal.htm">remove wallpaper</a> rather than paint over it. You should only paint over wallpaper if removing it would damage the wall, the surface is relatively smooth, or there are minimal problem areas—such as slight peeling and lifted seams—that you can fix easily. Painting over wallpaper can save time, but it can create more problems if the wallpaper is in poor condition and you don’t properly prep the area for painting. Depending on the state of the wallpaper, color, and textures could show through, and moisture from the paint could loosen the adhesive, causing unsightly bubbling.</p></div>

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Q: Are white walls going out of style?

• <div><p>White walls are considered a classic and timeless look and will most likely always be in style. A white wall easily blends into any type of home decor style which makes it a suitable option for most homeowners. Another appealing quality about white walls is that if it's not a color someone is going for, the color is easy to paint over.</p></div>

Q: How long does wallpaper removal take?

• <div><p>Most jobs take 1-3 days, depending on room size and adhesive strength.</p></div>

Q: How do you dispose of wallpaper?

• <div><p>Small amounts of wallpaper can be thrown away in your household trash. If you&rsquo;re removing a whole home&rsquo;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&rsquo;s waste removal service. Wallpaper isn&rsquo;t recyclable, so no matter which method you choose to dispose of it, make sure it doesn&rsquo;t get mixed in with the recycling.</p></div>

Q: Is painting over wallpaper a good idea?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/wallpaper-removal.htm">remove wallpaper</a> rather than paint over it. You should only paint over wallpaper if removing it would damage the wall, the surface is relatively smooth, or there are minimal problem areas&mdash;such as slight peeling and lifted seams&mdash;that you can fix easily. Painting over wallpaper can save time, but it can create more problems if the wallpaper is in poor condition and you don&rsquo;t properly prep the area for painting. Depending on the state of the wallpaper, color, and textures could show through, and moisture from the paint could loosen the adhesive, causing unsightly bubbling.</p></div>

Q: How do you remove unused wallpaper paste?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re installing new wallpaper and have leftover glue, you can remove unused wallpaper paste from the bucket or pan it&rsquo;s in by letting it dry. If it&rsquo;s an oil-based paste, seal it in a plastic bag and throw it in the garbage. Otherwise, toss the leftover wallpaper paste in the trash. Although it&rsquo;s water-soluble, don&rsquo;t rinse unused wallpaper paste down the sink because it could dry in the pipes and cause a blockage.</p></div>

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Fantastic job. Arrived on time, completed job, removed debris, and cleaned area. Equipment used did not damage my yard. Cost was very reasonable. Nice guys to work with.
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IF YOU NEED A PAINTER LOOK NO FURTHER: James Taylor & his crew are efficient, timely & professional. Mr. Taylor is one of the best communicators we've ever come across. We recently purchased our new home in Biloxi & we hired Taylor Enterprises to paint the entire interior of the house & refinish...
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IF YOU NEED A PAINTER LOOK NO FURTHER: James Taylor & his crew are efficient, timely & professional. Mr. Taylor is one of the best communicators we've ever come across. We recently purchased our new home in Biloxi & we hired Taylor Enterprises to paint the entire interior of the house & refinish...
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Brian arrived on time each day and our unit was installed in 3 1/2 days. At the end of day one, our outside unit had been removed as well as the old inside air handler. Brian and a helper installed and charged the new unit. They made sure the new system was up and running as a single zone...
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Bob was very professional and did everything we asked of him. He had to remove the old sink and facet before the new sink and etc was installed. The same with the new toilet. He removed all the old items and cleaned whatever mess was left. We will definitely use his services whenever we have any...
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