Do I have to remove old wallpaper before applying new wallpaper?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/laying-wallpaper-over-wallpaper.htm">putting wallpaper over</a> 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. </p></div>

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Q: Do I have to remove old wallpaper before applying new wallpaper?

• <div><p>No, you don&rsquo;t always have to remove old wallpaper before applying a new layer. However, you should pull off the existing wallpaper if it&rsquo;s cracked, peeling, or in poor condition. We&rsquo;d also recommend against <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/laying-wallpaper-over-wallpaper.htm">putting wallpaper over</a> 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. </p></div>

Q: What elements influence the cost of removing wallpaper?

• <div><p>Costs depend on wallpaper type, wall condition, labor, and necessary repairs.</p></div>

Q: Does peel-and-stick wallpaper hold up in a bathroom?

• <div><p>Many types of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-apply-peel-and-stick-wallpaper.htm">peel-and-stick wallpaper</a> can hold up to environments with some level of moisture, such as bathrooms&mdash;especially peel-and-stick wallpapers made of vinyl or polyester. However, if you&rsquo;re considering wallpapering a bathroom that sees a <i>lot</i> of moisture, like a kids&rsquo; bathroom or a full bathroom with a steamy shower and inadequate ventilation, even the highest quality wallpapers will peel.</p></div>

Q: How do you remove unused wallpaper paste?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re installing new wallpaper and have leftover glue, you can remove unused wallpaper paste from the bucket or pan it&rsquo;s in by letting it dry. If it&rsquo;s an oil-based paste, seal it in a plastic bag and throw it in the garbage. Otherwise, toss the leftover wallpaper paste in the trash. Although it&rsquo;s water-soluble, don&rsquo;t rinse unused wallpaper paste down the sink because it could dry in the pipes and cause a blockage.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth buying a wallpaper steamer?

• <div><p>Wallpaper steamers can be very helpful for removing large sections of wallpaper more easily, but they&rsquo;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&rsquo;s best to hire a professional to remove your wallpaper with a steamer to avoid wall damage and related moisture issues.</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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