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Top-Rated Wallpaper removers in Harlem - Updated Nov 2026

Michael J Mahoney
4.9(
120
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The quality of the work was outstanding. The wallpapering was very difficult because the building had settled so the walls were uneven. Nevertheless, Michael matched the extremely detailed wallpaper patterns. Michael was reliable, good-natured and worked late to ensure the project was completed so other construction could be performed according to timelines. His prices were very competitive, about half of what other highly rated professionals on Angie's List quoted. He also introduced me to an excellent contractor as well as a decorative painter. I highly recommend him."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Impress Wallpaper
4.7(
14
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Impress wallpaper was so professional from coming down and giving me a estimate. Keeping to the timeframe that was proposed and In doing a beautiful job with installing my wallpaper. Would highly recommend their services."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greenovative Home Improvement
4.5(
1
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Antonio, at Greenovative, was great. I really enjoyed his professionalism. He and his crew found creative ways to decrease the price of the project. We are happy we gave Greenovative this project. Honestly, we will use them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Privilege Construction Corp.
New to Angi
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Privilege Construction Corp. is your one stop shop for all bathroom and kitchen remodels! With our extensive experience in serving your area, there's no job to big or small! We pride ourselves on quality and with our world class customer service and competitive pricing, you will choose us every time! Call us today!

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+72

Response time12 hrs
ALLSTAR PAINTING & CONTRACTING CORP
4.6(
71
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Danny and his crew showed up promptly.  Everyday Danny either worked alongside his men or stopped in to see how the work was progressing.  The care that he and his crew took in closing off the rooms with plastic wrap was incredible.  My mother has some bronchial issues and she was not phased by even one speck of dust.  They were so amazingly careful about containing all of it.  They vacuumed thoroughly every evening when the day's work was completed so that there was no impact on her daily coming and going.  The work took longer than originally estimated because the living room and dining room ceilings had been blackened from years of my father's cigar smoke.  Danny was so fussy that he ended up priming the ceilings three times.  The  bathroom wallpaper in two of the bathrooms which had been up for 30 years was also difficult to remove.  Danny paid attention to every detail and went above and beyond what I expected.  It was clear that he takes pride in his work.  Everything looked clean and crisp and wonderful when the work was completed. 
Danny and his men did a terrific job removing and putting back everything on the walls.  The also took great care in handling my mother's breakables (and there were many).   They were also a really good bunch of guys.
I would highly recommend Allstar Painting and Construction Corp and would use them again.  Danny was a pleasure to work with.


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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Sunyay Paint
4.8(
63
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Sunyay representative, Fabricio, reviewed the work to be done, a massive hole in the ceiling, with debris falling or hanging precariously. In order to avoid mold, work could not start until the ceiling area and walls had dried. Once he started, his work was great. The process took a long time, because of drying, but the end product was worth it, and he somehow matched the paint already on the walls. You would never know there had been a disaster in the bedroom. Fabricio is also rare (in a good way) because he gets back to you when you call him. He is reliable and professional. I would use him again, but I hope I don't have to!"
Spackle to make the walls even, light sand, primer.
First coat of Venetian Plaster
Preparing the area to decorate the wall
Bathroom service done
Apply material to get the rustic smooth surface

+45

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Wallpaper Removal FAQs, answered by experts

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.

We don’t recommend wallpapering over older paper. That’s because creating layers of glue can invite bubbling or excess moisture on the wall’s surface. You should also prime your wall before applying wallpaper and smooth the wall as much as you can, and another layer of wallpaper complicates this process.

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.

Wallpaper steamers can be very helpful for removing large sections of wallpaper more easily, but they’re not always a good idea for DIYers. The drywall behind your wallpaper is meant to stay dry, and excessive moisture from improper technique with a wallpaper steamer can leave you with severe wall damage. Drywall also retains moisture, which could result in mold growth over time. It’s best to hire a professional to remove your wallpaper with a steamer to avoid wall damage and related moisture issues.

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. 

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