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Accents Painting & Wallpapering
5.0(
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Courteous, efficient, skilled, hard-working, focused, friendly, and fun! Paul did an amazing job of installing wallpaper at our home. I could not be happier with the results. I highly recommend it!!"
Tone on tone paint
Decorative plaster finish
Tissue
Decorative paint/plaster
Decorative paint/plaster

+54

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A Level Above
4.9(
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The results were better than I thought they would be. Stephanie was very professional and did an excellent job repairing my wallpaper."
Dining Room Window
Dining Room Before
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Dining Room After

+58

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Mike's Services
4.6(
10
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"He was in touch with me throughout the entire process.  Did a great job of not just painting, but filling in holes and cleaning up.  He was slightly higher priced than another painter I was considering, but I would use him again as I was very happy with the results.
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+8

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Modern Edge Construction
4.1(
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cade did an outstanding job installing our pergola and removing some concrete steps for us. He was very precise with his measurements, cleaned up afterwards, and completed the job in a timely manner. I highly recommend him."
The Mancave
The Mancave
The Mancave
The Mancave
Finishes

+69

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Sanders Painting
3.1(
9
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. James is very knowledgeable. They cleaned up area well when job was done. Only issue was the start date of the work wasn't well coordinated (crew showed up to do powerwashing without notifying us). Otherwise, very happy and will use Sanders again."
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Cedar Rapids, IA

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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