Do I need to use wallpaper stripper on peel and stick wallpaper?

• <div><p>The simple nature of peel and stick wallpaper means it should come off much more easily than traditional wallpaper that is glued to your walls. You’ll still want to work slowly and carefully to avoid tearing it, but most peel and stick wallpaper should come off without a chemical agent to loosen it.</p></div>

Is painting over wallpaper a good idea?

• <div><p>It’s best to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/wallpaper-removal.htm">remove wallpaper</a> rather than paint over it. You should only paint over wallpaper if removing it would damage the wall, the surface is relatively smooth, or there are minimal problem areas—such as slight peeling and lifted seams—that you can fix easily. Painting over wallpaper can save time, but it can create more problems if the wallpaper is in poor condition and you don’t properly prep the area for painting. Depending on the state of the wallpaper, color, and textures could show through, and moisture from the paint could loosen the adhesive, causing unsightly bubbling.</p></div>

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Q: Can I remove wallpaper myself?

• <div><p>DIY removal is possible but requires patience. Professionals ensure smooth wall prep and avoid wall damage.</p></div>

Q: Can I paint over wallpaper?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-tips-paintable-wallpaper.htm">paint over existing wallpaper</a> if you select wallpaper that is designed to be paintable. This type of paper is meant to add texture to walls. Alternatively, if you have old wallpaper you&rsquo;d like to cover up, you can often paint over that instead of removing it. However, it needs to be smooth, damage-free, and non-textured. Otherwise, any bumps, tears, and texture will show through the paint.</p></div>

Q: What is the fastest way to remove wallpaper from a wall?

• <div><p>The fastest way to remove wallpaper is usually to spray the paper with a mixture of hot water and either vinegar or dish soap, let it soak in, and then scrape off the wallpaper using a putty knife. Unfortunately, this process can easily damage your walls if you spray too much or scrape too aggressively. Your best bet is to call in a professional wallpaper remover who knows how much to wet the walls and how much pressure to apply when scraping the paper off. They might also use steamers and other tools to speed up the process.</p></div>

Q: Is painting over wallpaper a good idea?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/wallpaper-removal.htm">remove wallpaper</a> rather than paint over it. You should only paint over wallpaper if removing it would damage the wall, the surface is relatively smooth, or there are minimal problem areas&mdash;such as slight peeling and lifted seams&mdash;that you can fix easily. Painting over wallpaper can save time, but it can create more problems if the wallpaper is in poor condition and you don&rsquo;t properly prep the area for painting. Depending on the state of the wallpaper, color, and textures could show through, and moisture from the paint could loosen the adhesive, causing unsightly bubbling.</p></div>

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Very friendly and accommodating crew. They are very knowledgeable and experienced workers. The supervisor came to my house on Friday to look at the tree and returned later in the to brace it so it would not fall on my roof. He came back on Saturday with a partial crew to remove a limb close to...
Marty's Tree Services
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Reviewed in September 2023
Absolutely none better. I’ve used them several times for tree removal and trimming. Just had a tree removed today and once again they did a great job. They are very reasonable, lower cost than most, and they cleaned the yard so you can’t tell the tree was there. Can’t say enough good things.
Charleston Area Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2022
I was very happy with the product installed , quality of service and the entire pleasant experience! Travis removed ugly old gutter guards and installed nice new ones.
All American Gutters LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Dory was excellent! She took down old wallpaper that I had painted over and then hung new wall mural in asmall bathroom. All for a very reasonable price!. I would definitely red C her again
Dory's Wallpaper
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Reviewed in September 2017
Handyman Mark was hired for a NASTY job! He removed soffitting that had been inhabited by generations of raccoons. Mid afternoon, 95 degrees, mask and face shield, on a ladder 20 feet up, raccoon debris raining down - didn't complain or scold me as some others that I had attempted to hire did....
Mr. Handyman of Kanawha Valley
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Reviewed in April 2016
They were at my house for 8 1/2 hours cutting this huge tree down. I didn't expect them to get it down in one day but they did and they cleaned up the sawdust from my yard and the debris from my driveway. This tree was not in a convenient place to be removed. They had to haul the wood a...
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Reviewed in August 2015
I would not recommend "Serv Slo." They were friendly and likeable but unprofessional. They used my furniture as ladders, my wastebaskets as buckets, left cups and cigarette butts around the house, would be gone for days (once leaving piles of removed carpet on the side of my house to mildew...
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Reviewed in January 2015
The brick and center column was removed to install a new header beam. The brick was replaced and a new garage door installed. The project was finished timely and looks great, you can't see where the brick was replaced on the house that is ten years old. Alan was the project manager and made sure...
Morris and Moffitt Inc
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Reviewed in July 2014
Not so good!!! First thing they did was to remove all of the existing trim from around the door. Then they removed the old door. Installers hung the new door and then one worked on the opener and the other finished the door. I went to check on it and the older man asked me what I thought. I told...
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Reviewed in October 2013
Arrived on agreed time and completed in 8 working days. On third work day the granite counter tops were installed as scheduled. All electrical and plumbing work was completed. An additional outlet was installed in kitchen and dimmer switch for overhead lights. Also had powder room...
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