Is it OK to paint over old wallpaper?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/painting-over-wallpaper-its-possible.htm">paint over wallpaper</a> if it’s smooth and in good shape. But if there are bumps or tears in the wallpaper, they’ll likely show through the paint. Similarly, you should avoid painting over textured wallpaper because the ridges and patterns in the paper will be visible. In either of these situations, you should remove the wallpaper before painting.</p></div>

How long does wallpaper last?

• <div><p>Wallpaper lasts an average of around <b>15 years</b>, 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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/peel-and-stick-vs-traditional-wallpaper.htm">peel-and-stick wallpaper</a>, 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.</p></div>

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Q: Is it OK to paint over old wallpaper?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/painting-over-wallpaper-its-possible.htm">paint over wallpaper</a> if it&rsquo;s smooth and in good shape. But if there are bumps or tears in the wallpaper, they&rsquo;ll likely show through the paint. Similarly, you should avoid painting over textured wallpaper because the ridges and patterns in the paper will be visible. In either of these situations, you should remove the wallpaper before painting.</p></div>

Q: Is hiring a wallpaper removal specialist worth it?

• <div><p>Hiring a professional wallpaper remover is almost always worthwhile. Although the work is more expensive due to labor costs, doing it yourself is extremely time-consuming, complicated, and easy to make mistakes and wreak havoc on your walls, regardless of the tools you use. Professional wallpaper removers have the tools and experience to get old wallpaper down quickly and without damaging the walls behind it.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to remove wood paneling?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-remove-wood-paneling.htm">cost to remove wood paneling</a> is $2,800, but total costs may be higher or lower depending on the size of the room, your location, and the amount of prep work required. Once the paneling is gone, you may have additional costs depending on the condition of the wall beneath.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain walls after wallpaper removal?

• <div><p>Prime and repaint walls after removal to ensure a clean, finished surface.</p></div>

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Michael was quick and efficient with installing a dishwasher in our house when there had never been one before! Our house is old, 1949, and Michael was able to remove an existing cabinet and drawer and hook the new dishwasher up to electrical and plumbing all within a few short hours. He is our...
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Enrique has done grading, brush and tree removal, awning construction and wildfire prevention work for us. Always a great worker, fast and competent. Very pleasant person, clear on the objective of the work. Able to suggest innovative answers to problems. Hope to see him again soon!
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Quoted $ verbally for more removal, but changed project to removal of one are because of more labor time than originally planned. Understanding of change- still good work.
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He was thorough including removing the screens. He is speedy and efficient. He is knowledgeable. He has the right equipment.
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Bill is a very smooth talker. He also does have some good ideas. Bill's problem is that he does not listen. He ignored our budget. He wasted our time looking at upgrades which we could not afford. Then, he asks us could we afford it in another 6 months (! no !). The first thing Bill...
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They came and removed the doors and drawers from the lower kitchen cabinets and took them to refinish. The finish was water damaged and stripping off from a poor job originally when the house was built in 2007. Then 4 days later as scheduled they returned them and installed them. They look...
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The paint job overall is very good. They painted everything we asked them to paint. Unfortunately, they forgot not to paint the blue room. The answer we got was, "I don't remember you telling me that." In a later conversation, he admitted remembering me telling him not to paint the "blue room"....
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