Wallpaper Removal in Joliet, IL
Old wallpaper is a headache. We strip it off, fix the damaged drywall underneath, and get the wall ready for paint or new paper. No diy mess, no frustration.
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Quick Answer
Wallpaper removal in Joliet starts at $399 for a single room, and a whole house runs about $1,800 depending on the number of rooms. That price covers stripping the wallpaper, removing the adhesive residue, patching any damage to the drywall, and sanding the wall smooth so it's ready for paint. Vanguard Painting handles the whole process, no corners cut. We work across Joliet and the rest of Will County.
We use the right method for your wallpaper, steam for some, peel for others
We remove paper without tearing the drywall face or leaving deep gouges
All residue removed so paint doesn't bubble or peel
Any damage from the removal gets fixed before we leave
What You Get With Wallpaper Removal in Joliet
We don't just strip and leave. The wall is ready for paint when we pack up.
Rooms cleared or sheeted, floors protected with heavy plastic.
Scored with a perforating tool so the stripping solution can soak through.
We use the method that works best for your wallpaper type.
Every bit of glue cleaned off so paint won't bubble.
Any gouges or tears in the drywall filled and sanded smooth.
Walls wiped down to remove dust and residue before paint.
All debris removed, then we walk it with you.
Anything you spot at the walkthrough gets fixed before we leave.
Wallpaper Removal Prices in Joliet, IL
Here's what it costs to strip wallpaper from different rooms in Joliet. The number of layers, adhesive type and wall condition move the final price.
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What Joliet Homeowners Deal With in Wallpaper Removal
Older Joliet homes have a lot of wallpaper issues. Here's what we see most often.
Multiple layers
Some Joliet homes have three or four layers of wallpaper on the same wall. Each layer takes more time and patience to remove.
Brittle old paper
Wallpaper from the 50s and 60s gets dry and brittle. It comes off in tiny pieces instead of full sheets. We handle it.
Underlying damage
Sometimes the wallpaper is holding the wall together. We patch and repair whatever's underneath.
How We Remove Wallpaper in Joliet
Eight steps, same order every time, from scoring to a smooth wall ready for paint.
Inspect the paper
We look at how many layers, what type of paper, and how bad the adhesive is.
Protect the room
Furniture covered, floors sheeted, electrical outlets taped off.
Score the surface
Paper scored so the stripping solution can penetrate.
Apply solution or steam
We use the right method for your wallpaper type.
Strip the paper
Paper pulled off in sheets or strips, depending on the condition.
Remove adhesive
All glue residue wiped off the wall surface.
Patch and sand
Any drywall damage filled, sanded and smoothed.
Clean and check
Debris removed, walls wiped down, then we walk it with you.
The Rooms Joliet Homeowners Want Wallpaper Removed From
Wallpaper tends to appear in specific rooms. Here's where we remove it most often.
Bedrooms
Floral and pattern wallpapers from the 80s are still common in Joliet bedrooms. We strip them out and paint over.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Wallpaper in these rooms can be greasy or water damaged. We remove it and clean the walls thoroughly.
Hallways and stairwells
Narrow spaces with wallpaper are tricky because of the angles. We handle the awkward spots.
A Crew That's Done This a Hundred Times
Our shop is in Melrose Park, but we cover all of Will County. Wallpaper removal is one of those jobs people dread, but our crew has done it so many times it's routine. We know how to tell whether steam or stripping solution will work better. We know what drywall damage looks like under the paper and how to fix it.
We work room by room so you don't have to move out. Once the wallpaper is gone, we can also paint the room if you want it done in one visit.
Most people who strip wallpaper end up wanting interior painting or drywall repair done at the same time.
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Why People Want Wallpaper Gone in Joliet
The complaints are always the same. Here's what people hate and what they get instead.
The problem
Florals and bold patterns from the 80s and 90s look old. Buyers notice it immediately.
Edges lift, seams separate, and the room looks worn out even if the paint is fine.
Painting over wallpaper always looks bad. The seams show and the paper absorbs paint unevenly.
What you get
No more outdated patterns. Just a clean wall ready for a new color.
All paper removed, joints patched, walls sanded smooth.
Walls are prepped and ready for primer and paint in any color you choose.
True on every Joliet wallpaper removal job we take:
What the Walls Look Like When We Leave
All wallpaper gone, all adhesive removed, walls smooth and ready for a fresh coat of paint.
What Joliet Customers Say About Wallpaper Removal
Joliet homeowners who removed their wallpaper with us always say the same thing: they should have done it sooner.
Other Work We Do Around Joliet
Wallpaper removal is often followed by painting. Here's what people add to the job.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings and trim painted after removal. See Joliet house painting.
Drywall repair
Damage from removal fixed. Check Joliet drywall repair.
Popcorn ceiling removal
Texture scraped and ceilings smoothed. See popcorn removal in Joliet.
Cabinet painting
Kitchen cabinets painted. Check Joliet cabinet painting.
We cover all of Will County. Everything we do in town sits on our Joliet painting page.
Wallpaper Removal in Joliet, IL: Common Questions
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