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>

How long does wallpaper last?

• <div><p>Wallpaper lasts an average of around <b>15 years</b>, 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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/peel-and-stick-vs-traditional-wallpaper.htm">peel-and-stick wallpaper</a>, 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.</p></div>

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Q: Is it better to paint or remove wood paneling?

• <div><p>Painting over wood paneling is an option that can save you money and time. However, if you go this route, the style and texture of the wood you paint over will still be evident. Painting over paneling is an excellent way to modernize an otherwise outdated aesthetic. Instead of removing wood panels, consider painting them a bright color&ndash;like white or ivory. This is essentially <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-wainscoting.htm">wainscoting</a>, but without any of the required installation. </p></div>

Q: Do I have to remove old wallpaper before applying new wallpaper?

• <div><p>No, you don&rsquo;t always have to remove old wallpaper before applying a new layer. However, you should pull off the existing wallpaper if it&rsquo;s cracked, peeling, or in poor condition. We&rsquo;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>

Q: What factors influence the cost of removing wallpaper?

• <div><p>The cost varies from $1 to $3 per square foot, depending on the type of wallpaper, the wall condition, and the labor involved.</p></div>

Q: Do services include wall repairs?

• <div><p>Yes, most professionals patch and smooth walls after removal to prepare for new finishes.</p></div>

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They showed up on time quoted a fair price to have 3 trees removed and one tree trimmed.
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Reviewed in May 2025
TL;DR: Craigo lost a legal suit against me and has refused to pay. I contacted Craigo on a referral that he could cut a door in the basement of our house. Though I only got him to talk on the phone once, he agreed he could do the job and then communicated primarily over text after that. He...
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Reviewed in February 2025
Windows and patio door, remove old and instal new. This was 2 separate projects. Once they got started they made good progress. Very detailed/ fussy. Good quality work, not the cheapest or fast but good work.
Montana Heritage Corp.
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Reviewed in June 2022
Beartooth Enterprises removed a couple large dead trees and cleaned up problem limbs on several others. They were wonderful to work with from start to finish. The team is professional, very knowledgeable, great communication and we would definitely use them again!
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Reviewed in June 2020
David and his guys came in and got right to work and finished the job ahead of schedule. Did a super job in removing trees and trimming others. Cleaned everything up. This job would have taken my husband and I several weekends. David and his guys did it in one day. Great Job. I will hire them...
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Reviewed in August 2015
Unfortunately, I paid Essy at the end of this day because I was going to be out of town. After 7 phone calls and one phone call made by my realtor, Essy returned on July 23. After he trimmed the last remaining tree, I asked if he was going to remove the tree bark from the time before, his...
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Reviewed in October 2014
Arrived early. Visited awhile.I asked about carpet protector.. Is it worth it?Yes it is because I have a dog and we do not remove our shoes when we come in...her assistant started vacuuming.. Then went to work on stairs..LeAnn pretreated small area rugs. I had to leave for 45 mins. Came back and...
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Reviewed in June 2014
I answered an personal ad on a local garage-sale site. This young man works by himself, trying to get business up and running as a self-employed roofer. He beat me to the two sites I needed inspected! I was on time, he was early. We had a pretty good hail storm, and I needed to know if two...
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Reviewed in February 2014
RED LODGE GLASS WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACED AN INSULATED 68x56 PICTURE WINDOW, CRACKED BECAUSE OF PREVIOUS INCORRECT INSULATION BY ANOTHER CONTRACTOR. RED LODGE GLASS REMOVED THE OLD TOO TIGHT INSTALLED GLASS, DISPOSED OF IT OFF SITE, CORRECTED THE INSULATION, INSTALLED THE NEW GLASS AND WERE VERY...
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Reviewed in December 2013
Denine served as a buyers agent in a real estate deal for me. She knows real estate law and ethics by heart and had to quote it to the sellers agents several times. She is smart and knows the market better than any other agent I have met. The deal she was helping on involved the sellers being...
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