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Rick's Decorating Service
4.6(
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rick and his team were amazing. My bathroom walls were beautifully transformed in less than a day at a reasonable price. The team was professional, efficient, responsive and cleaned up as if they were never there. We would HIGHLY recommend Rick again."
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Response time11 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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MNM Painting and Decorating
4.7(
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"MNM did an excellent job hanging wallpaper in our nursery. The wallpaper looks terrific and there were some difficult parts to the job. MNM was easy to deal with at a reasonable price and handled everything very well. I would hire them again."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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J & J Decorating
4.8(
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John was fantastic. Was able to come out on short notice and take care of the wallpaper removal. He was very fairly priced, knowledgable and provided me feedback and tips for painting the room once the wallpaper was removed."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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R Nelson Decorating
4.7(
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"Ross's rates for wallpaper removal and painting were very reasonable compared to other quotes we had received. The work was done to our satisfaction and we would certainly call him again for a future job!"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CQ Painting Inc
4.6(
134
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

"Chris, the owner, came out to give me an estimate before the work. He was on time, very professional, and knowledgeable about the work. He provided a written estimate for the work to be performed, and his estimate was on the high side of the 4 estimates I received. He was also able to give me an approximate amount for additional wood repair or replacement which I wanted done at the same time. Although I did not negotiate much with him on price because of his excellent reviews and the fact that although his price was the highest, it was still in the ballpark of the other estimates, and Chris was willing to match other service, warranty or additional work offered by the other service providers I received estimates from. The project went well. One to three men showed up on time over a few day period to power wash, scrape, repair or replace wood and prep for the job. They were all polite and professional and cleaned up at the end of each day. Chris was always available by phone or if requested in person to answer any questions. Chris worked with us in picking out the colors, and he is very knowledgeable in all aspects of the painting trade. A few extra items were required to be repaired which were discovered during progress of the job, and which was again handled in stride by Chris' team. The actual painting was again done on time and professionally. 2 to 4 men worked each day until the job was completed. Again the team was polite and professional. The job came out beautiful. I reviewed and inspected at the end of the job for any missed items or other issues and they were all addressed immediately. The final amount paid was as originally agreed to. You can trust this company to do professional work including in affluent areas where the level of service is expected to be done to a high standard. I have been in this house for 15 years and have had it painted every 5 years. This was by far the best job done compared with any of my past painters. I cannot give enough praise or say enough positive things about Chris and CQ painting. I also trust, based on his responsiveness and professionalism, that he will as stated, stand behind his work 100% if necessary. You cannot go wrong with this guy or his company and I will definitely use CQ Painting again."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Precision Painting
4.6(
46
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chicagoland Precision Painting definitely lived up to the "Precision" name. Quote was reasonable as compared to the others we received. However, Jason pointed out a few details that others who gave estimates did not notice, or at least didn't mention. This eye for detail was one of the deciding factors in choosing the company, and they did not disappoint. The final result is a couple great looking rooms, clean lines, and no mess left behind - pretty impressive considering the massive amount of patching and sanding that they did on our old plaster walls and ceiling. The only reason for a "B" on punctuality is because the job took a morning longer than estimated - it was only a couple hours and was no additional cost, but it just required to re-arrange schedules on a day that happened to be inconvenient us. Aside from that minor detail, from estimate to final result, they were prompt, thorough, reliable and very professional. Job well done. I will have no problem to recommend them to people and they will be a first call for estimates on future jobs. I'd also note that whatever type of paint it was he suggested to us (some low VOC) was excellent. In the past I've associated "freshly painted" with "noxious fumes". This was not the case at all. They finished by noon on the last day, and by that evening, just a few hours later, there was only the faintest smell of paint. Looked great, didn't smell, and we hung everything back up a day or two later."
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Buffalo Grove, IL

You can determine your wall type through tactile and visual tests. Start by checking the surface by inserting a thumbtack, feeling the texture, tapping to listen for a hollow sound, and examining cut edges under outlet covers. Drywall feels soft with a hollow sound, while plaster is hard and solid. These checks are especially useful in older homes where plaster is more common.

After removing wallpaper, you can dispose of small amounts in your household trash. However, if you are removing wallpaper from your entire home, you’ll need to contact a waste removal service, rent a dumpster, or arrange a special pick-up with your municipality’s waste service. Wallpaper cannot be recycled, so it is important to keep it separate from the recycling stream to comply with local waste guidelines.

It takes a professional from several hours up to a full day to remove wallpaper from a single room. The removal duration depends on the type of adhesive, the age of the wallpaper, the condition of the wall, and the number of layers present. High ceilings and additional layers increase the time required, as extra care is taken to protect the wall surface while ensuring a complete removal.

Using fabric softener with water is an option for removing wallpaper, but its effectiveness is limited and depends on the type of wallpaper being used. This low-cost method is most effective on modern, less porous wallpaper and may not yield optimal results on vintage or textured varieties. It might also affect wall surface preparation for new coverings if the residue is not completely removed. For stubborn adhesive or textured surfaces, professional solutions are recommended to ensure a thorough removal without damaging the underlying wall.

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