Do I need to use wallpaper stripper on peel and stick wallpaper?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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 do you remove adhesive-backed wallpaper?

• <div><p>To remove adhesive-backed wallpaper, you’ll need to soften the adhesive before you try peeling the wallpaper off the walls. You may wonder <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-peel-and-stick-wallpaper-damage-walls.htm">whether peel-and-stick wallpaper damages walls</a>. 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.</p></div>

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Q: Does peel-and-stick backsplash stay on?

• <div><p>As long as the surface you&rsquo;re putting the tile on is properly prepped, peel-and-stick backsplashes should stay on and last anywhere from 3 to 5 years. The best way to ensure the tile stays on is to sand down and clean the wall before applying your design.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain walls after wallpaper removal?

• <div><p>Prime and repaint walls after removal to ensure a clean, finished surface.</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: How do you remove adhesive-backed wallpaper?

• <div><p>To remove adhesive-backed wallpaper, you&rsquo;ll need to soften the adhesive before you try peeling the wallpaper off the walls. You may wonder <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-peel-and-stick-wallpaper-damage-walls.htm">whether peel-and-stick wallpaper damages walls</a>. 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.</p></div>

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Rocky's Garage Door provides top notch service for your garage door repair or replacement needs. He was super responsive, very professional, and accommodating to include fitting my schedule for install. I got a great price on full removal and replacement of two 9x7 doors with openers that...
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Although I sent photos of my current countertops, I was never told it would be an extra charge to remove them, so they did not charge me. However, I ordered a sink and faucet from them also and, as has been done in my previous homes, I assumed they would install the faucet but no, when completed...
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John arrived 10minutes early, (all by himself) removed both riser covers, pumped tank completely empty, replaced both covers. He did mention it would be less than his quote: because it was only 1250 gallons not the 1500 which I had told him!! I have never had better service.
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I used the scheduling option on the Angie's List website and received a call to confirm a time within a couple hours. Work was done quickly and most importantly, the issue was resolved. (He removed the water filter that ran from our well to our water softener. The water was so hard, it gunked...
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Contractor showed up and time Covered the floor cardboard and plastic to protect it. Checked the walls for mold and asbestos. Began removing the fixtures and removing the old walls. Found some of the drywall very wet and removed and replaced with new drywall. Installed the new tub and all...
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Mosher Roofing did an excellent job replacing my house roof. The work and clean-up was impeccable and the crew was very friendly and efficient. They removed and disposed of the old roof and hand-nailed the new roof. It looks great! I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Mosher...
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I hired Alan Botehlo after getting his name from a friend, saying he was between jobs. I called and met with him at the beginning of January and we agreed on the price of $800 for the removal of the old floor, laying and leveling of a new subfloor and installation of a new ceramic floor. We...
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