Wallpaper Removal in Chicago, IL

Safe, efficient wallpaper removal and wall restoration for Chicago homes and businesses.

Wallpaper Removal Services in Chicago

Removing old wallpaper is one of the most tedious and frustrating home improvement tasks. Layers of paste, stubborn adhesive, and damaged drywall underneath make it a job best left to professionals. Coat & Finish provides clean, efficient wallpaper removal that leaves your walls smooth, repaired, and ready for a beautiful new finish.

Our Wallpaper Removal Process

  • Assessment — We determine the wallpaper type (vinyl, fabric, paper) and how it was applied to plan the most effective removal strategy.
  • Protection — We cover floors, furniture, and fixtures with drop cloths and plastic sheeting to prevent water and paste damage.
  • Removal — We use professional-grade steamers, scoring tools, and eco-friendly solvents to strip wallpaper cleanly without damaging the underlying surface.
  • Paste removal — All adhesive residue is thoroughly washed and scraped away. This step is critical for paint adhesion.
  • Wall repair — We skim-coat, patch, and sand any gouges, tears, or imperfections in the drywall.
  • Priming — A quality primer seals the repaired surface and provides an ideal base for your new paint color.

Common Wallpaper Challenges

Older Chicago homes often have multiple layers of wallpaper, sometimes applied directly over plaster. We have extensive experience working with these challenging conditions and restore walls to smooth, paintable surfaces regardless of what we find underneath.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A single room typically takes 1-2 days depending on the wallpaper type, number of layers, and wall condition underneath. Vinyl and fabric wallpapers usually come off faster than older paper types. We provide a time estimate after assessing your specific situation.
Some minor surface damage is common, especially with older wallpaper. That's why wall repair is always included in our service. We skim-coat, patch, and sand as needed to ensure your walls are smooth and paint-ready before we finish.
After removal, walls need to be thoroughly cleaned of all adhesive residue, repaired, and primed before painting. We include all of these steps in our wallpaper removal service. If you also hire us for painting, we typically begin painting the day after removal and priming are complete.

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