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On Point Painting, LLC
4.5(
8
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Overall very well! Sean was personable, punctual, and very efficient. I would certainly recommend him. Only minor issue was one cabinet door rubbed against the frame when closed due to multiple layers of thick paint. Sean warned us not to close the door for two days to let the paint dry to try and avoid chipping, but it still chipped anyway when we closed it a couple days later, so we just sanded it down and plan to touch up the frame. Other than that everything looks great."
Verona Project
Sun Prairie Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Interior Painting Project

+104

Recommended by100%of homeowners
RED CANARY LLC CUSTOM PAINTING
4.2(
17
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

"Because houseguests were coming on short notice, we needed to redo a bathroom that was in terrible shape. It didn't just need to be painted - the wall surfaces were a mess, with a poorly done sandcoat finish and problems due to previously removed wallpaper and border. Also, because of somewhat odd colored tile and grout in the tub/shower, we despaired of finding a wall color that would look good with the tile, but yet harmonize with the colors in the rest of the house. Shena at Red Canary was just terrific - she came out right away, squeezed us into her schedule in time to be done before our guests arrived, and she came up with a great color choice we just love! The walls were repaired and skim coated to correct the flaws before painting - they look perfect - you'd never know the state they'd been in before! Everyone we dealt with was very friendly and professional, and went out of their way to help us with other aspects of the renovation project. Shena has very high standards for work quality, and she wasn't ready to sign off on the job as finished until everything was perfect. We were so happy to have learned of Red Canary and Shena through Angie's List - she was a delight to work with, and we're thrilled with the outcome. We will be using Red Canary on another painting job coming up soon, and can wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone needing painting services!"
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters
3.8(
104
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional and clean. Finished in 2 1/2 days for painting the 2-story foyer, pantry, half bathroom, stairway, hallway, 2 bedrooms and a family room. Fixed holes and touched up where needed."
Exterior Project
Garage Decorative Floor Coating
Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Sams Painting & Remodeling
5.0(
4
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Wallcovering or Wallpaper - Removal

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"We are extremely pleased with our entire experience! They responded immediately after contacting Angi’s List. A quote along with detailed instructions and when the job would be completed was given. The work from start to finish was nothing but professional!! It absolutely looks amazing!! Would definitely recommend Sam’s Painting and Remodeling to all!!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
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Wallpaper Removal FAQs, answered by experts

While you can remove wallpaper yourself, it is a labor-intensive process that risks damaging your walls. Common DIY methods include using a steamer to loosen the adhesive or spraying the paper with a solution of hot water and vinegar or dish soap before scraping. However, steamers can cause irreparable damage if used incorrectly, and the spray-and-scrape method can harm drywall if it gets too wet or you scrape too aggressively. For these reasons, hiring a professional is often the fastest, easiest, and safest option. A pro has the experience and specialized tools to remove wallpaper efficiently without damaging the underlying surface, which saves time and minimizes the prep work needed for your next wall treatment.

It can take a professional anywhere between several hours and a full day to remove wallpaper in one room. How long wallpaper removal takes depends on the type of adhesive, the wallpaper’s age, the condition of the walls, and more.

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.

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.

Because poison ivy and similar plants can cause potentially life-threatening allergic reactions depending on your sensitivity, it's best to hire a professional to remove it. Hiring a local lawn care service or other professional also increases your chances of successful eradication so that you don't have to deal with the issue again several months down the road.

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