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4.7(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job, very professional, courteous, and timely. Rob handled everything on my project, the job site was always very clean and tidy throughout. He was punctualand reliable. Most important, he's an extremely nice guy. He's one of those type of people that you feel like you have known forever after having just met him. He is now my go to guy!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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PARLOR CITY DRYWALL & PAINTING, Inc.
3.8(
13
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

"We hired Marc and Parlor City Construction to enlarge our living room, by installing a LVL beam in the ceiling, replacing/rerouting electric outlet, reworking our floor to match and drywall and plaster our entire living room ceiling. The job was completed very professionally, on time service and at a reasonable cost. Each and every employee of Parlor City Construction was professional, congenial and trustworthy. We will in the future be hiring Parlor City Construction for further remodeling of our home."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
Northern Sea Solutions, LLC
New to Angi
Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Tompkins, 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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Mehyarco Construction & Engineering
5.0(
1
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Mehyarco Engineering & Construction is a New Jersey-based home improvement and construction company specializing in residential renovations, structural repairs, and complex on-site construction solutions.\n\nUnlike typical contractors, our company is led by a New Jersey licensed Professional Engineer, allowing us to make informed engineering decisions directly in the field when conditions change or unforeseen issues arise.\n\nWe focus on quality workmanship, code-compliant construction, and practical solutions for homeowners, investors, and property managers.\n\nServices include kitchens, bathrooms, basements, structural modifications, framing, repairs, and permit-driven construction support.

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Wallpaper Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Removing a wallpaper border requires the same process to remove full walls of wallpaper. Clear the area, spray down the surface with your hot water and vinegar solution or store-bought spray, wait 10 to 15 minutes, then scrape it off with a putty knife. Sometimes, border wallpaper lifts easier than larger sheets, so you can just peel it right off the wall by hand.

Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.

As long as the surface you’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.

Prime and repaint walls after removal to ensure a clean, finished surface.

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. 

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