Wallpaper Removal Service in Berwyn, IL
Old wallpaper stripped, glue residue cleaned, and walls skimmed smooth for painting. We steam, scrape, patch and sand so the wall is ready for a fresh coat. Furniture covered, floors protected, cleanup included.
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Quick Answer
Wallpaper removal in Berwyn starts at $399 for a standard room, with most homes running $800 to $1,500 depending on how many layers of paper are on the walls. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a local company based in Melrose Park. Every job includes steaming, scraping, glue removal, patching holes, skimming the wall smooth, and priming for paint. We remove wallpaper across Berwyn and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Remove Your Wallpaper
We don't just peel the paper off and leave. Here's the full process we run on every Berwyn wall.
We check how many layers and what type of paper before we start working.
Professional steamers loosen the paper so it comes off in sheets, not shreds.
Every scrap of wallpaper removed, including the backing and adhesive layer.
Old adhesive washed off the wall so primer and paint can bond properly.
Nail holes, scratches and cracks filled and sanded flat.
Thin layer of joint compound applied to smooth the entire wall surface.
Primer coat seals the skim coat so paint goes on evenly.
Floor cleared and we walk it with you to check the wall condition.
Wallpaper Removal Prices in Berwyn
Here's where our pricing starts on wallpaper jobs Berwyn homeowners ask about most. Number of layers, paper type and wall condition move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure what you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Berwyn wallpaper jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Berwyn Wallpaper Has Its Own Challenges
Berwyn homes from the 1920s through the 1980s often have wallpaper that's been on the walls for decades. Age changes how it comes off.
Multiple layers of paper
Many Berwyn homes have three or four layers of wallpaper on the same wall. Each layer was glued over the one before, making removal a bigger job.
Old paste that won't budge
Wallpaper glue from the 1950s and 1960s was made to last forever. It doesn't dissolve like modern paste. We steam and scrape it off manually.
Thin drywall underneath
Older Berwyn homes have thinner drywall than modern homes. We work carefully so we don't tear the drywall when we scrape the paper off.
Berwyn homes with original wallpaper may have paper that contains lead or asbestos in the backing. We test for that before we start so nobody gets exposed to harmful dust.
How We Remove Wallpaper in Berwyn
Eight steps, done the same way every time. We don't rush the glue removal or the skimming.
Inspect and test
We check layers, paper type, and test for lead or asbestos.
Protect the room
Furniture covered, floors sheeted, switch plates removed.
Steam the paper
Professional steamers applied to loosen the adhesive.
Scrape carefully
Paper removed with scrapers that don't damage the drywall.
Wash glue off
Adhesive residue washed and scraped until the wall is clean.
Patch and repair
Holes, cracks and damaged spots filled and sanded flat.
Skim coat
Thin layer of joint compound applied to smooth the wall.
Prime and walk
Primer applied and a walkthrough to check the wall condition.
Where Berwyn Homes Have Wallpaper
Most calls are for main living spaces, but we remove wallpaper from every room in Berwyn homes.
Living and dining rooms
Old floral patterns and outdated wallpaper stripped from main floor rooms.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Grease and moisture trapped behind wallpaper. We clean and prep before painting.
Bedrooms and hallways
Wallpaper borders and full wall paper removed from upstairs rooms.
A Crew That Knows How to Handle Old Paper
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park, about fifteen minutes from Berwyn. The same person who quotes your wallpaper job is the person who shows up with the steamer, the scrapers and the skim coating knives.
We've been removing wallpaper in Berwyn homes for years. We know which paper comes off easy and which takes days of steaming and scraping. We don't rush the glue removal and we don't skip the skim coat. The wall gets made smooth before we leave.
Most Berwyn customers add interior painting or drywall repair after the paper is gone.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every wallpaper call opens with one of these problems. Here's the cause and the result.
The problem
Old paper is glued on so tight it tears into shreds. Peeling by hand takes forever.
Regular wall paint won't stick to old glue. The wall needs to be washed before painting.
Improper scraping tears the drywall. The wall needs repair before it can be painted.
What you get
Every shred of paper and backing stripped from the wall with professional steamers.
All adhesive residue washed off so primer and paint actually stick to the wall.
Walls patched, skimmed and primed. Ready for paint, no repair needed.
True on every Berwyn wallpaper removal we take:
What the Wall Looks Like When We Leave
No old paper left. No glue residue. No scratches or gouges. A smooth wall ready for paint.
What Berwyn Customers Say After the Wallpaper Is Gone
Most of our Berwyn wallpaper work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the prep, the skim coat and how the room looked when we cleared out.
Other Wallpaper Work We Do Around Berwyn
Wallpaper removal is the most common request, but we handle all kinds of wall prep in Berwyn homes.
Drywall repair
Drywall repaired after paper removal. See drywall repair.
Interior painting
Walls painted after paper removal. See interior painting.
Textured walls
Walls textured after paper removal for a different look.
Popcorn removal
Ceiling texture removed along with wallpaper. See popcorn ceiling work.
Need work in other parts of the county? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Berwyn painting page.
Wallpaper Removal in Berwyn, IL: Common Questions
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Will wallpaper removal damage my drywall?
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Do you paint walls after removing wallpaper?
Will you help us choose a new wall color?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your Berwyn Wallpaper Removed the Right Way
Free estimate, written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows old paper. Book online and take $50 off.