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CertaPro Painters of Omaha
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Waterloo, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Warranties offered

"CertaPro is very professional and courteous. They do the job to your satisfaction every time. Their crew is always on time and always cleans up before leaving for the day. Jarrod and Jodi both make sure to understand your needs before the job begins and checks in to ensure everything is going as expected. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a house painter."
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AKEMA'S PAINTING LLC
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Waterloo, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

"Great job! They listened to my wife ,who wanted the whole wall to match the textured look. We will be hiring again this spring for WHOLE house painting project."
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Family & Loyalty Pro Painting
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Waterloo, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best customer service ever. Made sure the door was done right and answered any questions and discussed everything ahead of time. I will use Family Loyalty Pro Painting for any painting job I have and will recommend to others over and over again. Appreciate honest work at a reasonable price. If you need some painting this is the company you want use."
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Hampton Enterprise LLC
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Waterloo, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."
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Nebsun Painting LLC
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Waterloo, NE and surrounding areas

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We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

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 putting wallpaper over 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. 

Hiring a professional wallpaper hanger is usually a worthwhile idea because, while the application of wallpaper itself is easy, getting the finished product to look good is complicated and takes a lot of practice and patience. A professional wallpaper hanger will not only be able to hang your wallpaper seamlessly, but they will also get an even application of wallpaper paste to avoid bubbling and imperfections immediately and over time. Plus, they can provide their professional opinion on whether to remove or wallpaper over an existing layer of wallpaper.

The average cost to remove wood paneling is $2,800, but total costs may be higher or lower depending on the size of the room, your location, and the amount of prep work required. Once the paneling is gone, you may have additional costs depending on the condition of the wall beneath.

While it is possible to paint over wallpaper, it is generally better to remove it first to guarantee a smooth, professional finish. Painting over wallpaper can save time, but it may lead to issues if not done correctly.

You can paint over existing wallpaper if it is in excellent condition: smooth, non-textured, clean, and firmly adhered to the wall. Ensure there are no bumps, tears, or peeling areas, and that all corners and seams are securely glued down. You might also consider painting over wallpaper if removing it would damage the underlying wall. Additionally, some wallpapers are specifically designed to be paintable, which can add texture to a room.

However, there are risks. If the wallpaper is textured, damaged, or peeling, these imperfections will show through the new paint. The moisture from the paint can also loosen the wallpaper's adhesive, causing it to bubble and potentially damage the wall. To mitigate these issues, clean the surface thoroughly and use an oil-based primer to help the paint adhere and prevent the old adhesive from bleeding through.

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.

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