Professional Wallpaper Removal Without Wall Damage
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Prep Included
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Complete Wallpaper Removal Service
Removing wallpaper yourself can be a sticky, time-consuming challenge. Let the pros at Z&Z Painting handle it for you! We provide efficient wallpaper removal for homes and businesses, leaving your walls clean and ready for paint or new décor. Our team knows how to take down wallpaper of all types without damaging your walls.
Our process begins with identifying the wallpaper type and how it was applied. We protect floors and furniture, then use the appropriate removal technique—scoring for vinyl layers, soaking solutions, and steam for stubborn adhesive. After complete paper removal, we thoroughly wash walls to remove all glue residue, repair any damage, and prime for your next finish.
What's Included
- Assessment of wallpaper type and wall condition
- Floor and furniture protection
- Scoring and soaking solution application
- Complete wallpaper and backing removal
- Thorough adhesive residue cleaning
- Minor wall repair and patching
- Priming for paint-ready finish
Ideal For
- Homeowners updating dated rooms
- Pre-sale home modernization
- Remodel and renovation prep
What Our Customers Say
Reviews from our customers on Google and Angi
"Alex (the owner) is very professional, highly responsive in communications and is very committed to high quality work. He is hands on and always is there at the start of a job, is available during the project and comes at the end to make sure the job was done to his own high standards."
"Portions of the wallpaper removal ended up being very difficult, the time took longer than expected but they stuck to their original bid. They repaired 30 years worth of wall dings, nail pops, damaged corners, drywall tape issues, wall paper, etc into something that looked brand new."
"Even though they had trouble removing the old wallpaper from the wallboard, you can't tell because they did such a great job applying the sealer and skim coat!"
Pair This Service With
Complete your room transformation with these complementary services from Z&Z Painting.
Interior Painting
After removing wallpaper, most clients opt to paint the newly revealed walls. Our crew can seamlessly transition to painting for a complete room refresh.
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Drywall Repair
We repair any gouges, roughness, or damage uncovered during wallpaper removal, leaving walls perfectly smooth and ready for your new finish.
Learn MoreWallpaper Removal in Chicago's North Shore & Surrounding Areas
Layers of vintage wallpaper in older homes can be stubborn — especially when they were pasted directly to plaster without primer. We've carefully removed decades-old wallpaper from formal rooms in Kenilworth and Glencoe estates, scoring and steaming each layer to protect the wall beneath. In Lake Forest , many homeowners pair wallpaper removal with a fresh skim coat and paint, and families in Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills trust our process to modernize bedrooms, bathrooms, and entryways without the mess.
Let's Remove That Wallpaper
Schedule your free consultation today. We'll assess your wallpaper and provide a detailed quote.
Wallpaper Removal FAQs
Common questions about our services
Virtually all wallpaper can be removed with the right method and patience. Painted-over wallpaper is tricky but we have solutions: thorough scoring, powerful stripping solutions, and steam. We haven't met a wallpaper we couldn't conquer. It just takes the right approach.
Not when done by professionals. We take precautions to preserve your walls with proper moisture levels, timing, and gentle scrapers. Any minor damage is immediately treated with sealing and skim-coating. Your walls will be ready for a beautiful paint job.
Yes, the backing should be removed as it contains adhesive that will hinder painting. We re-wet the backing and scrape it off completely, then sand lightly to get any fuzzy bits off. We never leave backing—walls must be completely clean.
We highly recommend it and include it as standard. Primer seals any residual glue so it doesn't cause paint to crackle or peel, provides a uniform surface for even paint application, and blocks any stains from bleeding through. It's insurance for great results.
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