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A Hard Days Paint INC
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"Johnny and Natalie were awesome! They did a great job wallpapering the bathroom and kitchen as well as some painting in the bathroom. They are thoughtful and conscientious. I would definitely have them back!"
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Northern Sea Solutions, LLC
New to Angi
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Orbita has stood for the highest quality and reliable service in residential and commercial painting. With 35 years of combined owner experience, you won't find a painting contractor that will do the job better. In fact, we GUARANTEE all of our work as well as our estimates. \n \n Our customers are provided quality and a fair and competitive firm price, with our guaranteed estimates. We have yet to find another contractor that offers guaranteed bids, even if unforeseen complications arise, but at Orbita we feel you should know up front exactly what to expect when you chose to do business with us. Customer service and customer satisfaction are our number one concerns. We never forget that you MUST receive value for money. Our company takes great pride in its work and we ensure that your property remains clean and safe from harm. \n

Wallpaper Removal FAQs, answered by experts

The average cost to remove wallpaper is $790. The final price tag depends on the size of the room and the complexity of the project, and can range from $200 to $2,000. Usually, removing peel-and-stick wallpaper is on the lower end of the cost scale, as it doesn't require special tools to remove.

To remove adhesive-backed wallpaper, you’ll need to soften the adhesive before you try peeling the wallpaper off the walls. You may wonder whether peel-and-stick wallpaper damages walls. 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.

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. 

Removing wallpaper can be easy if you have a non-coated wallpaper, but most homeowners have vinyl-coated wallpaper, which is more durable but tears very easily during the removal process. This feature makes it challenging and time-consuming to remove most wallpaper. There are tools to speed up the process, like steamers, but, unfortunately, it’s easy to permanently damage your walls when using them. In most cases, it’s best to hire a professional wallpaper remover to get the job done quickly and without damaging your home.

Wallpaper lasts an average of around 15 years, 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 peel-and-stick wallpaper, 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.

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