Wallpaper Removal Lockport, IL
Old paper stripped, paste washed off, walls skimmed smooth and painted. Licensed and insured, with a written price you get before we steam a single panel.
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Quick Answer
Wallpaper removal in Lockport, IL starts at $399 per room, including stripping, paste removal, skimming the wall smooth, and painting. A typical dining room or bedroom runs about $500. The work comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company covering Lockport and the rest of Will County.
What You Get When We Remove Your Wallpaper
Book wallpaper removal in Lockport and this is the package. We don't just peel the top layer and leave the glue.
Room shifted, furniture covered, floors protected from drips and debris.
We use a scoring tool and steam or solution to break the glue bond.
Every strip of wallpaper peeled off. No patches left behind.
Glue residue scrubbed off the wall so paint doesn't peel later.
Thin layer of joint compound over the whole wall to hide any imperfections.
Skim coat sanded smooth so the wall is ready for paint or new wallpaper.
One coat of primer seals the wall and gives paint something to grip.
Your choice of color, rolled evenly with no lap marks or streaks.
Wallpaper Removal Prices in Lockport
Here's where our pricing starts on the wallpaper removal jobs Lockport homeowners ask about most. The type of paper, the number of layers, and the wall condition move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure if your wallpaper needs stripping or can be painted over? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Lockport wallpaper jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Lockport Wallpaper Has Its Own Issues
Lockport has wallpaper in homes from every decade. 1970s vinyl in the kitchen. 1990s floral in the dining room. Vintage paper in the old downtown houses. Each one requires a different approach.
Multiple layers in older homes
Some Lockport houses have three or four layers of wallpaper on the walls. We strip them all, layer by layer, and skim the wall smooth at the end.
Vinyl wallpaper that doesn't absorb water
Vinyl paper is waterproof. Steam and solution won't soak through. We score it first or use a different method to get it off the wall.
Old paste that won't let go
Glue from 40 years ago can be stubborn. We use a paste remover and scrub the wall until it's clean, especially on Lockport wallpaper removal jobs.
Wallpaper removal is labor-intensive. We charge by the room, not by the hour, so you know the price before we start. No time-based surprises.
How We Remove Wallpaper in Lockport
Nine steps, same order every time, whether it's one dining room or a whole house full of paper.
Inspect the walls
We check the paper type, the number of layers, and the condition of the drywall underneath.
Protect the room
Furniture covered, floors sheeted, switch plates removed.
Score the paper
Small holes poked through the paper to let the solution soak in.
Soak and steam
We use steam or a chemical solution to break the glue bond.
Strip the paper
Paper peeled off in strips, working from the top down.
Wash the paste off
Glue residue scrubbed off with paste remover and rinsed clean.
Skim coat the walls
Thin layer of joint compound over the entire wall to hide imperfections.
Sand and prime
Skim coat sanded smooth, then one coat of primer on the whole wall.
Two coats of paint
Your color rolled on with no streaks, then a walkthrough with you.
Where Lockport Homes Have Wallpaper
Most calls come from three types of rooms. Same crew and same standards on all of them.
Dining rooms and living rooms
Formal spaces with floral or patterned paper that's dated. We strip it and paint it in a clean, modern color.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Vinyl paper in kitchens and baths is common. It's waterproof and tougher to remove, but we have the tools for it.
Bedrooms and hallways
Master bedrooms with old wallpaper and hallways with wallpaper borders. We strip it all and paint it in your color.
A Crew That Knows How to Strip Without Damaging Walls
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Lockport is about half an hour down I-355, so we can usually get out for an estimate within a few days of your call. The person who prices your wallpaper job is the person you'll see with the steamer.
We work Will County homes every week and we know what wallpaper in a Lockport house typically looks like. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're in a 1970s ranch or a newer home with one awkward room of paper.
Wallpaper removal often leads to other work. Plenty of Lockport customers add drywall repair or house painting once the paper is down.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the walls look like when we pack up.
The problem
You tried peeling a corner and it tore. Now you have patches of paper and patches of bare wall.
The paper is off but the glue stayed. Paint won't stick to the glue, and it looks lumpy.
Somebody scraped too hard and took chunks out of the drywall with the paper.
What you get
Every strip removed without damaging the drywall underneath.
Paste removed and a thin skim coat makes the wall smooth and ready for paint.
Primer on the clean, smooth wall means your new paint stays on, doesn't peel.
True on every Lockport wallpaper removal we take:
What the Walls Look Like When We Leave
No paper. No glue. No bumps. Just smooth, clean walls with fresh paint that stays put.
What Lockport Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Lockport wallpaper removal work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the room looked when we cleared out.
Other Wall Work We Do Around Lockport
Wallpaper removal is often the first step. The same crew handles the rest of what your walls need.
Interior painting
Fresh paint on walls after the paper comes down. See house painting.
Drywall repair
Damaged drywall replaced or patched. See drywall repair.
Popcorn ceiling
Textured ceilings scraped and painted. See popcorn ceiling removal.
Cabinet painting
Kitchen cabinets painted while the walls are being done. See cabinet painting.
Need more than one service in Lockport? We cover the whole Will County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Lockport painting page.
Wallpaper Removal in Lockport, IL: Common Questions
How much does wallpaper removal cost in Lockport, IL?
How long does wallpaper removal take in Lockport?
Can you remove vinyl wallpaper in Lockport homes?
Do you paint the walls after removing wallpaper?
Can you remove wallpaper and leave it unpainted?
What if there's drywall damage under the wallpaper?
Will you help us choose a paint color?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured for wallpaper removal?
Get Your Lockport Wallpaper Removed Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows how to strip without damaging walls. Book online and take $50 off.