Wallpaper Removal in Antioch, IL
Old wallpaper stripped, scraped and the wall made smooth. We steam it, take it down, skim the surface and paint it fresh. No damage to the drywall. Licensed, insured, and priced upfront.
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Quick Answer
Wallpaper removal in Antioch starts at $399 for a single room, and a full living and dining room set runs about $800. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park that serves all of Lake County. Every job includes steaming the paper off, scraping the adhesive, skim coating the wall smooth, and painting two coats. We remove wallpaper across Antioch and the rest of Lake County.
What You Get When We Remove Your Wallpaper
Book a wallpaper removal job in Antioch and this is the package. Nothing gets added on halfway through.
Furniture to the center and sheeted. Floors fully protected from water and debris.
Industrial steamer loosens the adhesive. Paper comes off in full sheets, not tiny pieces.
Every bit of glue scraped off the wall so the paint has something to grip.
Residue washed off, wall dried completely before we move to skim coating.
Thin layer of joint compound over the whole wall to cover any gouges and patch marks.
Once dry, the wall is sanded flat. Dust is wiped down completely.
Fresh drywall compound sealed with primer, then two coats of wall paint.
Furniture reset, dust vacuumed, and we walk it with you to check the walls.
Wallpaper Removal Prices in Antioch
Here's what Antioch homeowners pay to strip old paper. Number of layers and wall condition move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure what's under your wallpaper? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Antioch wallpaper jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Antioch Homes and Old Wallpaper
Antioch has a mix of homes from the 60s through the 90s, and wallpaper was popular in every decade. Here's what we see in your neighborhood.
Multiple layers of wallpaper
Many Antioch homes have two or three layers of paper. Each layer was glued over the last one. We strip them all in one pass.
Wallpaper under kitchen cabinets
Wallpaper in kitchens often runs under the cabinets. We work around them carefully so the paper comes off without damage.
Glue that won't budge
Old paste glue is stubborn. We soak it with steam and scrape it clean so the wall is ready for paint.
Wallpaper removal creates dust and moisture. We seal off the room so the rest of your house stays clean during the job.
How We Remove Wallpaper in Antioch
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's one wall or the whole house.
Inspect and quote
We check the wallpaper layers, look for damage underneath, and write the price down.
Protect the space
Furniture covered, floors taped, plastic sheeting hung over doorways.
Steam the paper
Industrial steamer softens the glue so the paper releases without tearing.
Strip the paper
Paper peeled off in full sheets. We work top to bottom on every wall.
Scrape the glue
Adhesive scraped off completely. Bare wall is exposed and ready to clean.
Wash and dry
Walls washed to remove any leftover residue, then dried thoroughly.
Skim and sand
Thin layer of joint compound applied, sanded smooth once dry.
Prime and paint
Primer applied to seal the compound, then two coats of wall paint.
The Rooms Antioch Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three categories. Same crew and same prep on all of them.
Living rooms and dining rooms
This is the most common one. Main floor paper stripped and walls painted. Usually part of a larger home painting project.
Bedrooms and nurseries
Old floral paper, kid-themed paper, any pattern you can imagine. We strip it and paint the room clean.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Grease and moisture make wallpaper harder to remove. We scrub and steam until every bit is off.
A Crew That Knows Wallpaper
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Antioch is about 55 minutes away, but we make the trip because homeowners in Lake County need paper stripped properly. The person who prices your job is the person you'll see with the steamer.
We remove wallpaper every week in this part of Illinois. We know which walls need skim coating and which ones can go straight to primer. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on the lake side or up toward the state line.
Many Antioch homeowners add popcorn ceiling removal or interior painting while we're already in the house.
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What People Complain About, and What You Get
Almost every wallpaper call opens with one of these. Here's the problem on the left, and what the wall looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Fancy Victorian paper or vinyl-coated stuff that's glued on for good. Nothing sticks to it and it won't peel in sheets.
DIY removal leaves a sticky film. Paint peels off that glue within weeks.
You peel one corner and realize the wall was cracked or gouged and they papered over it.
What you get
Steam loosens the hard stuff. We get every sheet off without damaging the drywall.
Adhesive scraped and washed off. The bare wall is clean and ready for primer.
We patch and skim over any damage so the wall is smooth before paint goes on.
True on every Antioch wallpaper job we handle:
What the Walls Look Like When We Leave
No glue residue. No damage. Just smooth walls painted clean.
What Antioch Customers Say After We Finish
Most of our Antioch wallpaper work comes from referrals. Read what they said about the process and how clean we left the house.
Other Wall and Ceiling Work We Do Around Antioch
Wallpaper removal is our specialty, but the same crew covers most of what a wall needs.
Interior painting
Walls painted after the paper is gone. See house painting.
Drywall repair
Damage under the paper fixed. See drywall repair.
Popcorn ceiling removal
Textured ceilings scraped smooth. See popcorn removal.
Color consultation
Pick the right color for your new walls. See color consultation.
Need more than one room done? We cover the whole Lake County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Antioch painting page.
Wallpaper Removal in Antioch, IL: Common Questions
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Get Your Antioch Wallpaper Removed Right
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows old paper. Book online and take $50 off.