Wallpaper Removal Service in Niles, IL
Old wallpaper stripped, glue washed off, walls skimmed smooth and painted. We don't just tear it down — we leave the wall ready for paint.
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Quick Answer
Wallpaper removal in Niles, IL starts at $399 for a single room, and a typical home with several wallpapered rooms runs about $1,200. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based nearby in Melrose Park. Every job includes furniture moved and covered, floors protected, wallpaper stripped, glue washed off, walls skimmed smooth, and a full cleanup. We remove wallpaper in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms across Niles and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Remove Your Wallpaper
Book wallpaper removal in Niles and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through.
Room shifted to the center and sheeted. Floors protected too.
Old paper perforated and steamed so it comes off in sheets, not shreds.
Stripping every layer down to the drywall or plaster. No paper left behind.
Residue scrubbed off so the wall is clean and ready for paint.
Any damage from removal patched and skimmed flat. No bumps or gouges.
Walls primed so the new paint bonds properly.
Room reset, then we walk it with you and fix anything you point at.
We can paint the room after removal if you want it done in one visit.
Wallpaper Removal Prices in Niles
Here's where our pricing starts on wallpaper removal jobs Niles homeowners ask about most. Room size, number of layers and wall condition move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which option you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Niles wallpaper removal jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Niles Wallpaper Has Its Own Challenges
Niles is full of mid-century ranches and split-levels where wallpaper was the style choice for decades. That wallpaper is now old, stubborn and often layered.
Multiple layers
Many Niles homes have two or three layers of wallpaper on top of each other. Each layer is harder to get off than the last. We strip them all.
Vinyl and foil papers
Some wallpaper is plastic-coated. Water won't penetrate it. We score it first and use a steamer to get it started.
Glue that won't budge
Old wallpaper glue hardens and water won't dissolve it. We scrub it off with the right chemicals so the wall is smooth again.
If your Niles home has wallpaper on plaster walls, the plaster underneath may be cracked. We skim it flat so the wall is smooth again. We also carry primer that seals any leftover glue residue.
How We Remove Wallpaper in Niles Homes
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's one wallpapered room or a whole house.
Walk and inspect
We check every wallpapered wall and note how many layers there are.
Test the paper
We test a small corner to see how the paper comes off and what's underneath.
Protect the room
Furniture to the center and covered. Floors sheeted. Wall plates off.
Score and steam
Paper scored so steam penetrates, then steamed to loosen the glue.
Strip the paper
All layers peeled off down to the drywall or plaster.
Wash the glue
Residue scrubbed off with the right chemicals. Wall is clean and dry.
Skim and prime
Walls skimmed flat, sanded smooth, then primed for paint.
Reset and check
Furniture back, floors cleared, then we walk it with you.
The Wallpaper Removal Work Niles Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three categories. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them.
Living rooms and bedrooms
Old floral and patterned wallpaper in main living spaces. Stripped and walls made smooth. This is the core of our wallpaper removal service.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Grease and moisture make wallpaper harder to remove. We use the right chemicals. Often paired with kitchen painting after removal.
Hallways and stairwells
Wallpaper in tight spaces and stairwells. Hard to reach, but we have the right equipment. Pairs with drywall repair.
A Crew From Down the Road, Not a Call Center
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Niles is a straight shot up Milwaukee and Caldwell, which is why we can usually get out for an estimate the same week you call. The person who prices your job is the person you'll see on the drop cloths.
We work the near west and north suburbs every day and we know these homes. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Oak Avenue or over by the Niles Senior Center. If a spot needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Wallpaper removal often picks up other interior work too. Plenty of Niles customers add house painting or color consultation once we're already booked in.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every wallpaper removal call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the wall looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Old paper shreds instead of peeling. Takes forever and leaves glue on the wall.
Hardened glue won't dissolve with water. Leaves a sticky, bumpy wall.
Paper comes off but takes the drywall paper with it. Leaves a torn, rough surface.
What you get
All layers removed, glue washed off, walls skimmed flat. No paper left behind.
Walls primed and smooth so paint goes on perfectly. No bumps or residue.
Any drywall damage from removal patched and skimmed flat.
True on every Niles wallpaper removal we take:
What the Walls Look Like When We Leave
No bumps. No glue residue. No torn drywall. Just smooth, primed walls ready for paint.
What Niles Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Niles work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the walls looked when we cleared out.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Niles
Wallpaper removal is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
Interior painting
Walls, trim and doors. See house painting in Niles.
Popcorn ceiling painting
Textured ceilings painted. See popcorn ceiling painting in Niles.
Basement painting
Walls and ceilings. See basement painting in Niles.
Drywall repair
Cracks, holes and damaged walls. See drywall repair in Niles.
Removing wallpaper in more than one room in Niles? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Niles painting page.
Wallpaper Removal in Niles, IL: Common Questions
How much does wallpaper removal cost in Niles, IL?
Do you remove all types of wallpaper?
How long does wallpaper removal take in Niles?
Do you paint after removing wallpaper?
What if the drywall gets damaged during removal?
Do you remove wallpaper from plaster walls?
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Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
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