Wallpaper Removal in Gurnee, IL
Old paper stripped clean, walls prepped smooth, and ready to paint. No gouges, no leftover glue, no damaged drywall. Licensed and insured with a written price you get before we start.
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Quick Answer
Wallpaper removal in Gurnee, IL starts at $399 per room, and most homes with multiple papered rooms run about $1,200 to $1,800. That price includes steaming, scraping, removing all glue residue, patching any damage underneath, and leaving the walls smooth and primed. The crew from Vanguard Painting works across Gurnee and the rest of Lake County, handling everything from 1990s subdivision homes to older houses near the Des Plaines River.
What You Get When We Remove Your Wallpaper
Book wallpaper removal in Gurnee and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you after we start.
Floors sheeted, furniture moved and covered before we bring in the steamer.
Commercial steamers that penetrate the paper without soaking the drywall.
Every strip of paper pulled off, including stubborn backing layers.
Walls washed and scraped until no adhesive remains on the surface.
Any gouges, tears or loose drywall paper patched and sanded smooth.
Stain-blocking primer seals the wall so old glue doesn't bleed through paint.
Paper scraps, dust and debris hauled out. Room left clean and ready.
We check every wall together and fix anything that doesn't look right.
Wallpaper Removal Prices in Gurnee
Here's where our pricing starts on the wallpaper jobs Gurnee homeowners ask about most. How many layers, the type of paper, and wall condition underneath move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Gurnee wallpaper jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Gurnee Homes Have Their Own Wallpaper Challenges
Gurnee is a mix of 1990s subdivisions, 1960s ranches, and older farmhouses near the river. That variety changes how wallpaper comes off and what's underneath.
Multiple wallpaper layers
Many Gurnee homes have two or three layers of paper applied over the decades. We strip each layer separately without damaging the drywall underneath.
1990s vinyl paper
Vinyl wallpaper is common in Gurnee subdivisions. It's tougher to remove because the surface is plastic. We score and steam it properly to get it off clean.
River area moisture
Homes near the Des Plaines River have higher humidity. Old paper can trap moisture against walls, which means we check for mold and treat it before priming basement walls in Gurnee.
Older wallpaper can contain lead or other heavy metals. Our crews follow safe removal practices on those, which is one more reason not to hand this to somebody working out of a trunk.
How We Remove Wallpaper in a Gurnee Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's one bedroom or a whole house full of paper.
Inspect the walls
We check every papered wall and assess how many layers and what type of paper is there.
Protect the room
Furniture to the center and covered. Floors fully sheeted. Outlet covers removed.
Test a small area
We steam a test patch to see how the paper releases and what's underneath.
Steam the walls
Commercial steamers applied section by section to penetrate the paper layers.
Scrape the paper
Paper peeled off in strips. Gentle scraping so the drywall doesn't get gouged.
Remove all glue
Every bit of adhesive washed off. Walls scrubbed until they're completely clean.
Patch and sand
Any damaged areas filled, sanded smooth, and dust wiped off completely.
Prime and walk
Walls sealed with primer. Then we walk it with you and fix anything you point at.
Where Gurnee Calls Us For Wallpaper Removal
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same standard on all of them, different scope.
Living and dining rooms
Formal dining rooms, living rooms, and family rooms with outdated paper. We strip them and prep them for house painting services.
Master and guest bedrooms
Old floral paper, border strips, and wall murals removed from bedrooms. We pair it with kitchen painting or full interior repaints if needed.
Hallways and stairwells
Paper in hallways, foyers, and stairwells stripped. Landlords combine it with drywall repair between tenants.
A Crew From Melrose Park, Not a Random Handyman
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Gurnee is about 45 minutes north, which is why we plan routes to get multiple jobs in the area when we come up. The person who prices your wallpaper removal is the person you'll see steaming your walls.
We work Lake County every week and we know Gurnee homes. Same crew, same process, same price sheet whether you're on Dada Drive or near the Gurnee Mills area. If a spot needs a touch-up after painting, we're up here regularly enough to swing back.
Wallpaper removal often turns into a full interior job. Plenty of Gurnee customers add exterior painting or deck and fence staining once the inside work starts.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the walls look like when we pack up.
The problem
Old glue fails, seams lift, and bubbles appear. Looks worse every month and paint won't stick over it.
Previous removal attempts gouged the drywall. Now you've got rough patches and torn paper facing you.
Whoever tried before left adhesive on the walls. Paint peels off because it won't bond to the glue.
What you get
Every strip of paper removed. No seams, no bubbles, no lingering adhesive.
Any damage filled and sanded. Walls ready for paint or whatever you want next.
Primer locks down any residual glue or stains. Paint actually sticks like it's supposed to.
True on every Gurnee wallpaper job we take:
What the Walls Look Like When We Leave
No glue residue. No gouges. Walls smooth, primed, and ready for whatever you want next.
What Gurnee Customers Say After the Last Wall Is Stripped
Most of our Gurnee work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the removal, the cleanup and how the walls looked when we packed up.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Gurnee
Wallpaper removal is often the first step. The same crew covers everything else a house needs once the paper is gone.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings, trim, and doors painted after removal. See house painting in Gurnee.
Ceilings
Flat ceilings, popcorn texture, and water stains handled. See ceiling painting.
Cabinet painting
Kitchen cabinets refinished after wallpaper removal. See cabinet painting in Gurnee.
Drywall repair
Fixing damage from removal or everyday wear. See drywall repair in Gurnee.
Working on more than one project in the county? We cover the whole Lake County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Gurnee painting page.
Wallpaper Removal in Gurnee, IL: Common Questions
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