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Paintworks By Dennis, LLC
5.0(
71
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dennis is absolutely next level! Quality-focused. Service-oriented. Absolute perfection. His attention to detail was incredible. He also bent over backwards to meet our scheduling constraints. I will absolutely call Dennis first whenever I am in need of painting/wallpaper job! All the small touchesâ ¦ just incredible!"
 bedroom
 DINING ROOM
 BEFORE FAUX FINISH
 BEFORE GRASSCLOTH WALLPAPER
 EXTERIOR,CHURCH DOORS

+127

Response time10 mins
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Pat the Painter LLC
4.4(
7
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you! \n

Interior Repaint
Interior Repaint
Interior Repaint
Interior Repaint
Interior Repaint

+17

Touch of Color Painting
4.9(
12
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tony was professional and punctual. He asked me what I was hoping to spend and worked with me on the price. I asked him to do some extra work apart from my project and he did that in the time alloted as well, and for a reasonable price. (In fact, he offered the best price around). He met me on my schedule everytime and took care of everything, right down to a perfect clean-up, well under the time limit that I had. If I have any paint jobs in the future, I will call Tony first thing. Thanks Tony, it looks wonderful!!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Trad3Mark Painting
5.0(
10
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jay and his team did a great job on my project. They were respectful of my time and space, keeping the job on track with the timeframe quoted to me. They were also one of the cleanest companies I have worked with. There was nothing left for me to do once they were done, but enjoy the space. I would highly recommend."
Response time2 days
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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U Pro 603 LLC
5.0(
5
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"René and his crew are excellent - informative, professional and kept us updated with their progress. Excellent work and done fast. If you need help with painting, definitely hire U Pro 603 - you won't regret it. También hablan español - muy profesional y excelente en su trabajo! Muchas gracias!"
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+11

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Clayton Clowes
4.3(
45
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bad wallpaper backing left behind in redoing bathroom. Clayton scraped and scrubbed the walls and had them all ready for painting. It came out great! I would definitely hire him back to do any job. He removed the wallpaper backing the following day after I called him and it was done in one day. I was so pleased. He was extremely neat, considering it was such a messy job."
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Wallpaper Removal FAQs, 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. 

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–like white or ivory. This is essentially wainscoting, but without any of the required installation. 

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.

Once again, contact with moisture is the culprit here, though water-resistant varieties of wallpaper are less likely to become wet and develop mold. Using a high-quality exhaust fan or dehumidifier and leaving the doors or windows cracked after bathing will keep this issue at bay. 

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.