Wallpaper Removal in Grayslake, IL
Old wallpaper stripped, glue residue washed off, walls skimmed smooth and ready to paint. No torn drywall, no leftover patches of paper. Licensed and insured, with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Wallpaper removal in Grayslake starts at $399 per room, and a typical living room and dining room pair runs about $750. Vanguard Painting steams the paper off so we don't damage the drywall behind it. We wash the glue residue off completely and skim the wall smooth so it's ready for paint. Every room gets fully stripped, patched where the paper took a bit of the wall with it, and sanded flat.
What You Get When We Remove Your Wallpaper
Book wallpaper removal in Grayslake and this is what you're paying for. Everything listed below is included without extra charges.
Every piece of wallpaper comes off, including borders and corners.
We wash the wall clean so no sticky spots remain under the new paint.
Any drywall that comes up with the paper gets patched and sanded flat.
Thin layer of mud over the whole wall to erase imperfections.
Walls sanded until they're flat and ready for primer and paint.
Primer seals the wall so no glue residue bleeds through the new paint.
Floors fully covered to catch drips and glue residue.
All paper and debris hauled away, room cleaned before we leave.
Wallpaper Removal Prices in Grayslake
Here's where our pricing starts for the wallpaper jobs Grayslake homeowners ask about. Paper thickness, glue type and whether you want it painted move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure what kind of wallpaper you have? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Grayslake jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Why Grayslake Wallpaper Jobs Are Different
Grayslake has homes from the 1970s, 80s and 90s, and the wallpaper in each decade was applied differently. That changes how we remove it.
Vinyl paper from the 80s
1980s Grayslake homes often have vinyl-coated paper that doesn't absorb water. We score it and steam it off in sections.
Glue that won't let go
Old wallpaper paste can be stubborn. We wash it off completely so new paint doesn't bubble from leftover residue.
Paper over unprimed drywall
Many Grayslake builders put paper straight on unprimed drywall. When it comes off, it sometimes takes the paper layer with it. We patch drywall repairs afterward.
Removing wallpaper is a messy job that exposes every imperfection underneath. We plan for that and include the repair work in the price.
How We Remove Wallpaper in Grayslake
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a single room or a whole house.
Identify the paper
We check if it's vinyl, paper-backed or fabric to pick the right removal method.
Score the surface
Vinyl paper gets scored so steam can get through to the glue.
Steam it off
We use steam to soften the glue and peel the paper off in sheets.
Wash residue
Glue residue washed off the wall with water and sponge.
Patch damage
Drywall tears and gouges from removal get patched and sanded.
Skim the wall
Thin skim coat over the whole surface to erase imperfections.
Sand smooth
Walls sanded flat and dust wiped down so primer has a clean surface.
Prime and paint
Primer seals the wall, then we paint if you want it done in one visit.
The Wallpaper Work Grayslake Asks Us For
Most calls come from homeowners who are tired of outdated patterns. Here's where we remove it most often.
Living and dining rooms
Formal rooms with outdated floral or stripe paper. We strip and paint Grayslake homes after removal.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Grease and humidity make kitchen and bathroom wallpaper harder to remove. We use steam and proper prep for these spaces.
Bedrooms and hallways
Kids' rooms, master bedrooms and hallway paper stripped and basement painting done together.
A Crew That's Stripped More Grayslake Wallpaper Than You've Seen
Our shop is in Melrose Park, but Grayslake is regular territory for us. We drive up to Lake County for wallpaper jobs that other painters won't touch. The person who prices your job is the person who strips the paper.
We use steam, not chemicals, so the walls don't get damaged and the room doesn't smell like solvent. Every scrap of paper gets bagged and hauled away. No mess left behind for you to clean up after we leave.
Wallpaper removal pairs well with other work. Once the walls are bare, we can handle drywall repair in Grayslake and popcorn ceiling removal in the same visit.
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What Grayslake Homeowners Say About Wallpaper, and What We Do
Almost every call starts with one of these. Here's the problem on the left, and here's what the wall looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Some wallpaper has been glued so hard that it tears instead of peeling. DIY attempts make it worse.
DIY removal often leaves glue on the wall. Paint blisters or peels on top of that residue.
Paper that was applied to unprimed drywall takes the paper layer with it. The wall looks damaged.
What you get
Steam and scoring get the paper off clean, including the stubborn sections that don't want to budge.
Glue washed off completely so primer and paint have a clean surface to grip.
Any torn drywall gets patched and skimmed so the wall looks new again.
True on every Grayslake wallpaper job we take:
What Grayslake Walls Look Like After Wallpaper Removal
No glue residue, no torn drywall, no leftover strips of paper. Just smooth, clean walls ready for paint.
What Grayslake Customers Say After Their Wallpaper Is Gone
Most of our Grayslake wallpaper work comes from somebody who tried it themselves and stopped. Read what they said about the steam method and the final finish.
Other Wall and Ceiling Work We Do in Grayslake
Wallpaper removal is one of our busiest jobs, but the same crew handles most of what a Grayslake house needs.
House painting
Interior and exterior painting after wallpaper removal.
Popcorn ceiling removal
Textured ceilings scraped smooth.
Drywall repair
Walls repaired and patched after removal.
Basement painting
Basement walls painted after removal.
Removing wallpaper in more than one area? We cover the whole Lake County service area, and everything we do in Grayslake sits on our Grayslake painting page.
Wallpaper Removal in Grayslake, IL: Common Questions
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