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Top-Rated Wallpaper removers in Poughkeepsie - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Veterans Tile
Veterans Tile
4.9(
71
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sergio JR, Sergio SR and entire team placed a tile and painted my walls and celling , installed toilet in my bathroom . They completed quality job in timely manner to my satisfaction . They punctual, responsible, friendly . They cleaned afterwards and picked up my own bulky garbage . I will definitely hire than for my next project and recommend to my friends and family ."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+8

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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A&Z wallpaper
5.0(
13
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A and Z did wallpaper in my daughters room and did an amazing job. They were available the next day after I contacted them, brought all their own materials, and finished the job in under an hour. The wallpaper looks absolutely gorgeous you can’t see any seams and everything is beautiful!"
Wallpapering Project
Wallpapering Project
Wallpapering Project
Wallpapering Project
Wallpapering Project

+54

Recommended by100%of homeowners
The New Sunrise Painting
5.0(
62
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"I highly recommend this company. I was given a great price and all work was done perfectly. I have an 18’ ceiling that was also painted which required scaffolding to do it. Alberto and his team took great care to protect my wood floors while using their scaffolds and the work was done quickly and cleanly. No drips, all paint lines were sharp and straight. My house was spotless when they left. Needless to say… I was very impressed with their work. I will be using them again in the near future and suggest that if you need painting to give New Sunrise Painting a call."
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+39

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Lisanti Painting, LLC
4.4(
75
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe Lisanti and his crew did a fantastic job on my clients home. Hand hewn historic beams sustained extensive damage throughout the home. There was also a great deal of prep work needed on the walls. I was running on a very tight schedule with varied trades to prepare my out of town clients home for sale. Joe and his crew showed up as scheduled and on time each day. They stayed an extra day beyond anticipated to make certain the job was done to exacting detail. Joe and his crew were highly responsive and made certain requests made were fulfilled. I am very pleased with the work as is my client. Thanks Joe!"
Custom Painting
 Prepping the area for a custom paint job
 Painting a hallway
 Patchwork in progress
 Bathroom Project

+2

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for RG Painting Company
RG Painting Company
5.0(
15
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"RG Painting was hired by us to repaint ceiling and wall areas of the interior of our home. In addition to accomplishing that, Randy and his son Anthony prepped the ceilings and walls for the repainting, made helpful suggestions, and protected our floors and furniture all with respect and courtesy, experience and expertise, accountability, and extreme attention to detail. We are very pleased with the outcome. Kudos to RG Painting!"
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+56

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Tiger Luxury home improvement
Tiger Luxury home improvement
4.8(
50
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beautiful job! Painted the outside of our entire house. Old clapboard had to be stripped down to the wood. Lots of trim work using different colors. Plaster experts! They repair plaster and paint it. Excellent job on the interior rooms. Very reasonable pricing. Everything was left clean and neat."
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+104

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for WARD HOME & COLOR CONCEPTS, LLC
WARD HOME & COLOR CONCEPTS, LLC
5.0(
7
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had just purchased a home and I was unable to handle the painting with all of the other projects going on. I hired this company to paint my living room, three bedrooms, two foyers and several closets. He did a great job! The owner is knowledgeable and current with paint trends and colors. I found him to be very accommodating to my schedule and he asked plenty of questions to ensure that he understood exactly what I needed done. We experimented with accent walls and two-tone painted panel doors using both flat and semi-gloss paint for a unique look and finish. My experience was a positive one, the owner was both friendly and professional. I felt safe with them having access to my home and especially appreciated their meticulous handling of each room. Thumbs up for sure!"
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+71

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Wallpaper Removal FAQs, answered by experts

While you can remove wallpaper yourself, it is a labor-intensive process that risks damaging your walls. Common DIY methods include using a steamer to loosen the adhesive or spraying the paper with a solution of hot water and vinegar or dish soap before scraping. However, steamers can cause irreparable damage if used incorrectly, and the spray-and-scrape method can harm drywall if it gets too wet or you scrape too aggressively. For these reasons, hiring a professional is often the fastest, easiest, and safest option. A pro has the experience and specialized tools to remove wallpaper efficiently without damaging the underlying surface, which saves time and minimizes the prep work needed for your next wall treatment.

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. 

Yes, you can pay someone to strip wallpaper. Before you hang new wallpaper, you should hire a local wallpaper removal service to prep the surface properly. Wallpaper removal pros cost $0.55 to $1.50 per square foot or $500 to $700 per room. Prices vary by room size and removal technique, as some options are more labor-intensive.

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.

Many peel-and-stick wallpapers aren’t moisture-resistant, so if you install them in high-humidity rooms, mold can grow behind the wallpaper. It’s best to reserve peel-and-stick wallpaper for bedrooms, living rooms, and other rooms with lower humidity levels. Not only does this minimize the risk of mold growth, but it also keeps the wallpaper from bubbling or peeling.

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