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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilber and crew were fantastic! Estimate was straightforward, understandable and prompt. Crew was on-time to start the work, brought four people and knocked it out in a day. Three things really stood out: 1. They went out of their way to take exceptional care of our home while doing the work...everything from how they closed doors to how they tarped the entire home from the front door to the room in the back of the house. 2. The quality of the work - the crew was meticulous about cleaning up the walls, ensuring all outlets were removed, mirrors removed, etc. 3. Communication - Wilber was very clear as to how long it would take, exactly how much paint we needed, etc. He checked in with us midway through the day to ensure we saw the first coat and how things were progressing. I would not hesitate to use Wilber Painting again"
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+166

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Solises Painting
4.9(
32
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Alfredo and his crew did an excellent job. They worked quickly, but the wallpaper was hung with precision. The crew cleaned up so that there no trash for us to remove. The men were personable and professional. Alfredo communicated with us quite a bit before the job, as well. I highly recommend him for wallpaper jobs, and I understand that he has a variety of other renovation skills. Alfredo is pleasant, honest about the scope of the job, and great to work with."
Drywall
Drywall
Drywall
Tile
Tile

+41

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paint The DMV, LLC
4.9(
87
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great interactions with estimate, project coordination, and actual project completion. They painted our foyer, living room, and dining room. The dining room needed wallpaper removed from lower half of wall and the upper half had a dark color that we wanted changed back to off white. They did excellent work in each room, fair price, and finished on time without any issues. Already planning to work with them again on another project."
Exterior Deck Staining
Front before. Needs cleaning, but some marks are from constant sun.
Before
Old deck that needed new stain. Started replacing bad boards
Final product

+29

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Omar's General Contracting
4.1(
196
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Omar's did a great job replacing the ceiling on our three-season porch when it began to buckle. They offered an option to patch the damaged part or to replace the whole thing; we went with the latter. It took two days; the ceiling was done the first day, and then they took the second to paint. I was pleased with their work and would happily hire them again."
Basement Kitchen Renovation and Flooring
Custom made Basement Kitchen Built-ins and Painting
Basement Bedroom Built-ins
Before House Renovations
During Renovations

+15

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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R&B Pro Painting, LLC
5.0(
8
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Benito and Julio were fantastic! I was going to try putting up the wallpaper by myself but I got SO nervous that I contacted Angi's list. Julio did the painting and Benito did the wallpaper. I had not touched my kitchen in 20 years and I felt so happy watching them get the job done correctly. I highly recommend R&B Pro Painting!"
Interior & Exterior Painting
Wallpaper Project
Interior & Exterior Painting
Wallpaper Project
Interior & Exterior Painting

+18

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Wallpaper Removal questions, answered by experts

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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 putting wallpaper over 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. 

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.

The average cost to remove wallpaper is $790. The final price tag depends on the size of the room and the complexity of the project, and can range from $200 to $2,000. Usually, removing peel-and-stick wallpaper is on the lower end of the cost scale, as it doesn't require special tools to remove.

In most cases, it is not recommended to wallpaper over existing wallpaper, as the success depends on the type of paper already on the wall. While you might be able to cover non-coated wallpaper, you should never apply new wallpaper over a vinyl-coated one, which is more common. Doing so can lead to poor adhesion, resulting in bubbles, imperfections, and peeling. It can also trap moisture, potentially causing hazardous mold growth between the layers.

Even if the existing wallpaper is suitable, experts recommend applying only one new layer. Adding multiple layers (more than two total) can cause significant adhesion problems, leading to warping and bubbling. For the best results, the recommended approach is to remove the old wallpaper and all paste residue before hanging the new paper. If you are unsure about your wallpaper type, consider consulting a professional.

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