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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Romulus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

"I have elected to hire him on a probationary basis until such time as I see his work. Since we have received no snow since I contacted Home Advisor, it is impossible for me to evaluate his work. I am meeting with him on Monday and if everything is mutually satisfactory for both of us regarding the timing and cost of his services, as well as receiving his acceptance of the work standards I require, I will conditionally hire him. Your survey is premature since I have not yet hired him and accordingly I have been forced to give him 5 Star ratings before Home Advisor will allow me to submit this survey. I recommend ,that in the future, you revamp this survey to allow submission under conditions that have not yet been finalized!"
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Northern Sea Solutions, LLC
New to Angi
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Romulus, 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

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GEM Remodeling
New to Angi
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Romulus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

GEM is a veteran owned remodeling company serving Rochester, Monroe County, Wayne County, and the 104 corridor. We specialize in high quality bathroom and kitchen remodels, full home updates, structural changes, and complete project planning. You get clear communication, detailed scopes, 3D designs, and a team focused on doing the work correctly. We handle demolition, plumbing, electrical, flooring, tile, cabinetry, and finish work. Your home stays protected with dust control, floor covering, and organized cleanup. Fully insured with over 15 years of experience.

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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

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.

It can take a professional anywhere between several hours and a full day to remove wallpaper in one room. How long wallpaper removal takes depends on the type of adhesive, the wallpaper’s age, the condition of the walls, and more.

Using a fabric softener solution is a popular and low-cost DIY method for removing wallpaper, but its effectiveness is limited. While it may work on some types of wallpaper, it is unlikely to be successful on vintage styles, and there is no evidence that it is more effective than other removal methods. There are also several potential downsides: the solution can leave behind a residue that may damage your walls or interfere with the adhesion of new wallpaper. Additionally, this method can create a strong, overpowering aroma that takes a long time to dissipate, making it a poor choice for homeowners sensitive to smells.

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