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Q: Can I hang wallpaper over textured wallpaper?

• <div><p>If you can already see the texture of the existing wallpaper through the layer of paint, then the texture could also come through the new layer of wallpaper. If that&rsquo;s the aesthetic you want, then proceed. But if you want a smoother surface, you should either strip off the existing paint and wallpaper or hang a layer of liner paper before proceeding. </p></div>

Q: How long does hanging new wallpaper take?

• <div><p>Putting up new wallpaper tends to take one to two days, depending on the size of the area, whether old paper needs to be removed, and if there is any damage to walls that needs to be smoothed over or fixed.</p></div>

Q: How can wallpaper be covered without removing it?

• <div><p>Painting over wallpaper is an efficient way to cover it if it&rsquo;s in decent shape. Before painting over wallpaper, make sure the surface is clean and smooth. You may have to remove minor problem areas, such as lifted seams or small peels, with a sheetrock knife or putty knife. Add a latex- or oil-based primer to keep moisture at bay before painting. You&rsquo;ll likely need two coats of paint to cover the area.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to wallpaper or paint a bathroom?

• <div><p>Both paint and wallpaper can work in a bathroom, provided you choose high-quality products in either category. Washable vinyl wallpapers can stand up to bathroom humidity without peeling, as can semi-gloss or gloss paint finishes. However, if you&rsquo;re someone who likes to redecorate often, paint may make it easier to change colors or designs more quickly. If you want full humidity protection and cleanability, tile or stone works better.</p></div>

Q: 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&mdash;sometimes 20 years or more&mdash;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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Last update on October 20, 2026

Reviewed in October 2026
Pete with A&M Painting and Home Improvement did some major renovations on my 120 year old home. The transformation is absolutely phenomenal but, I especially can’t speak highly enough of Pete!! The renovations included a complete kitchen remodel with a custom built island, new flooring...
A&M Painting and Home Improvement
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Reviewed in September 2022
John was very professional and finished our project in such a timely manor! We absolutely love the end result of our wallpaper! It will make the perfect baby nursery. I would recommend using John Dewey if youâ re needing wallpaper installed!
John K Dewey Wallpapering
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Reviewed in August 2020
They did a beautiful job installing wallpaper on our house in Knoxville.
James' Paperhanging
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Reviewed in July 2020
I've been trying to avoid a negative review, but our home was painted in Oct 2019 and I've tried contacting Ryan with little to no response. I understand we are in a pandemic but this has gone on to long. The one day painting was actually five, which we were fine with but so much of it was a...
WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Knoxville
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Reviewed in April 2019
Miguel did an amazing job with my wainscoting and wallpaper project! Absolutely thrilled with the result. He was extremely efficient and quick and got the job done early! We will definitely hire him again for our next project. Thanks Miguel!
MLE Construction
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Reviewed in March 2019
These are absolutely the best painters I have ever hired. Reasonable pricing, timely, responsive and thorough. The owner, Mike, was always available and kept me informed on the schedule. His two primary painters, Charles and Stan, where very professional, timely and polite. The work could not...
Paint 865
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Reviewed in April 2018
M&M did a great job on painting our house. The dry wall is 60 years old and had been previously wallpapered. We needed a good deal of dry wall repair to cover some poorly executed patches and seams. They made some pretty obvious eyesores disappear. The quality of painting was excellent as well...
M & M Painting ETC
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Reviewed in September 2015
Will and his crew were great. They were all very professional, and we are very pleased with the work. The wallpaper removal turned out to be more difficult that anticipated, but Will and his crew got it done and there was no increase in the price. In addition, we had some interior shutters...
Summit Painting and Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
We were on a time limit to have work done. The owner, Cheyenne Pilgrim, came the same day, inspected and gave us a written estimate. He was very careful to look at the two rooms, and explain everything that would be done, even to the type paint that would work best. The painter, Francisco,...
Pilgrim Painting
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Reviewed in October 2013
He had a bad attitude to start with when he came over. I had furniture still around. I had a mover hired, but it fell through. I did apologize for this. He said that he was not a mover and that he only does wallpaper. He took the china out my china cabinet when I was out of the room and did not...
Professional Walls
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"The quality of work was outstanding. I like the fact that they were accurate, they did quality of work, they took the time to do it right, and they explain everything. All employees were respectable and they made sure that we were satisfied with the service."

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Serving Karns, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

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"John was very professional and finished our project in such a timely manor! We absolutely love the end result of our wallpaper! It will make the perfect baby nursery. I would recommend using John Dewey if youâ re needing wallpaper installed!"

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Serving Karns, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

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"They did a beautiful job installing wallpaper on our house in Knoxville."

Response time9 hrs

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Serving Karns, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"Prompt, tidy and thorough. A pleasure to work with. Fair price for the size of the job.
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"We Promise You Painting is a Mother/Son duo who are some serious painters. Very professional, detail oriented and most efficient. Hard working people with customer’s satisfaction their priority. No problems at all, very pleased with the outcome. I asked We Promise You Painting to bring some life back to my house & that is exactly what they did. Thank you Eddie & Ms. Wanda. Will not hesitate to hire again and highly recommend."

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Serving Karns, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"Yovani painted several indoor rooms, power washed the outside and refinished the front door and columns outside. He and his crew did a wonderful job on all of it. He is very gracious, on time, cleaned up afterwards and had reasonable prices. I would recommend him to anyone needing the kind of work provided."

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"They did a very nice job, and finished ahead of schedule."

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Serving Karns, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

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"Very professional, courteous. Listened closely to what and how I wanted the project completed. I will definitely use this company again and would not hesitate to recommend them ."

Response time9 hrs

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Serving Karns, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"These individuals were exceptionally professional and punctual!!Their work was of high quality, and they demonstrated a commitment to efficiency. Overall, they were a remarkable company to work with! DEFINITELY WILL RECOMMEND!!!!!!"

Response time5 hrs

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Serving Karns, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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"First Brandon was here for the estimate. He is very professional, friendly, and helpful. Then, Bradee and Harry came to do the repair. They were so outstanding, they did more than I expected, everything was so neat and they are just awesome! Hard working, friendly, excellent craftsmen. This is who you should call with your roofing needs."

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Wallpapering questions, answered by experts

If you can already see the texture of the existing wallpaper through the layer of paint, then the texture could also come through the new layer of wallpaper. If that’s the aesthetic you want, then proceed. But if you want a smoother surface, you should either strip off the existing paint and wallpaper or hang a layer of liner paper before proceeding.

Putting up new wallpaper tends to take one to two days, depending on the size of the area, whether old paper needs to be removed, and if there is any damage to walls that needs to be smoothed over or fixed.

Painting over wallpaper is an efficient way to cover it if it’s in decent shape. Before painting over wallpaper, make sure the surface is clean and smooth. You may have to remove minor problem areas, such as lifted seams or small peels, with a sheetrock knife or putty knife. Add a latex- or oil-based primer to keep moisture at bay before painting. You’ll likely need two coats of paint to cover the area.

Both paint and wallpaper can work in a bathroom, provided you choose high-quality products in either category. Washable vinyl wallpapers can stand up to bathroom humidity without peeling, as can semi-gloss or gloss paint finishes. However, if you’re someone who likes to redecorate often, paint may make it easier to change colors or designs more quickly. If you want full humidity protection and cleanability, tile or stone works better.

Wallpaper lasts an average of around 15 years, 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 peel-and-stick wallpaper, 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.

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