Wallpaper Removal in Plainfield, IL
We strip wallpaper from walls and ceilings, steam it, scrape it, and make the wall smooth again for paint or new paper. No gouged drywall, no leftover glue, no mess left behind. Licensed and insured, with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Wallpaper removal in Plainfield, IL starts at $299 for a single room, and a full house typically runs about $1,800 depending on how many layers are on the walls. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company that covers all of Will County. Every job includes steaming and scraping the paper, removing the adhesive residue, patching any damage, skim coating the walls flat, and priming them for paint. We protect your floors and furniture, contain the dust, and clean up completely. We strip wallpaper in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms across Plainfield and all of Will County.
What You Get When We Remove Your Wallpaper
Book a wallpaper stripping job in Plainfield and this is what we deliver. Nothing is an add-on or a surprise charge.
Drop cloths and plastic on everything, sealed at the edges.
Professional steamers soften the paper and adhesive for clean removal.
Walls washed and scraped to remove every bit of glue and backing.
Any damage from the wallpaper removal is filled and sanded smooth.
Thin layer of joint compound over the whole wall to flatten the surface.
Skim coat sanded smooth, dust wiped down, ready for paint.
Primer seals the wall and prepares it for paint or new wallpaper.
Dust wiped, floors vacuumed, and we walk through it with you.
Wallpaper Removal Prices in Plainfield
Here's where our pricing starts for wallpaper removal in Plainfield. The final number depends on how many layers of paper are on the walls, the type of wallpaper, and the condition of the walls underneath.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Plainfield wallpaper removal jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Plainfield Wallpaper Jobs Have Their Own Challenges
Plainfield homes have wallpaper from different decades. The 70s and 80s had heavy vinyl. The 90s had paste and paper. Each type removes differently.
Old vinyl wallpaper
The vinyl layer is waterproof, which means steam won't penetrate it easily. We use perforators to break the surface before we steam.
Paste residue
Old wallpaper paste sits on the drywall. If you don't remove it completely, paint won't stick and new wallpaper will peel. We wash and scrape every bit.
Wallpaper on plaster
Older Plainfield homes have plaster under the paper. We remove the paper without damaging the plaster underneath. See house painting in Plainfield.
We remove wallpaper across all of Will County. Same standard, same prep, and the same written price for every job.
How We Remove Wallpaper in Plainfield
Eight steps, every time. Wallpaper removal is about patience and the right tools. Rush it and you gouge the drywall.
Inspect the walls
We check the wallpaper type, the number of layers, and the wall condition underneath.
Cover the room
Furniture to the center and covered. Floors sheeted, outlets taped off.
Score the paper
For vinyl wallpaper, we perforate the surface so steam can get through.
Steam and strip
Steam the paper, peel it off in wide sections, not tiny pieces.
Remove adhesive
Walls washed and scraped to get every bit of paste and backing off.
Patch and repair
Fill any gouges or tears in the drywall from the removal process.
Skim and sand
Thin skim coat over the whole wall, then sanded flat and smooth.
Prime and clean
Primer applied to seal the wall, then floors vacuumed and room reset.
The Wallpaper Work Plainfield Calls Us For
Most calls are from homeowners who are tired of the outdated paper and just want clean, painted walls. Same crew and same process on all of them.
Bedrooms and living rooms
Old floral wallpaper, outdated borders, and patterned paper. We strip it clean and prep for house painting.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Kitchens have grease on the wallpaper. Bathrooms have humidity damage. Both need special prep. See kitchen painting.
Rental units and two-flats
Landlords need wallpaper stripped between tenants. We turn rooms around fast. Paired with drywall repair.
A Crew That Strips Paper the Right Way, Without Damaging the Walls
Our shop is in Melrose Park, but we work all over Will County. Wallpaper removal is about patience. The wrong person uses brute force and gouges the drywall. We take the time to do it clean.
Every wallpaper job gets the same crew from estimate to finish. No outsourcing, no different faces showing up halfway through. The person who prices your job is the person who strips it.
Plainfield homeowners often add other work while we're already in the house. Exterior painting and siding painting are common extras once we're on site.
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What Plainfield Homeowners Hate About Wallpaper, and What They Get Instead
Here's what people say when they call, and here's what the walls look like when we leave.
The problem
The edges peel, but the rest is stuck. You try to strip it and the drywall paper comes off with it.
Some people just scrape the paper and paint over the glue. The paint fails within months.
You never know what's under the paper until it's off. Often there are cracks and gouges.
What you get
Careful steaming and scraping so the drywall or plaster underneath stays intact.
Walls washed and scraped to remove every bit of adhesive, ready for paint.
Damage patched, skim coated, and sanded so the wall looks brand new.
True on every Plainfield wallpaper job we do:
What the Walls Look Like When We Leave
No paper, no glue, no gouges. Just clean, smooth walls ready for paint or new paper.
What Plainfield Customers Say After We Strip the Paper
Wallpaper removal is one of those jobs people dread. Here's what Plainfield homeowners said about the process and the results.
Other Wallpaper and Painting Work We Do Around Plainfield
Once the wallpaper is off, the next step is usually paint or new paper. We handle both.
Interior painting
Walls painted after removal. Plainfield house painting.
Drywall repair
Fix damage under the paper. Plainfield drywall repair.
Popcorn ceiling removal
Remove texture while we're there. Plainfield popcorn ceiling removal.
Color consultation
Pick your new paint colors. Color consultation.
Working on more than one room? We cover the whole Will County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Plainfield painting page.
Wallpaper Removal in Plainfield, IL: Common Questions
How much does wallpaper removal cost in Plainfield, IL?
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Can you remove wallpaper that has been painted over?
Do you remove wallpaper from plaster walls?
Will you damage the drywall when removing wallpaper?
Do you paint the walls after removing wallpaper?
Can you remove wallpaper from bathrooms and kitchens?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your Plainfield Wallpaper Removed Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that won't damage your walls. Book online and take $50 off.