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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
4.9(
60
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team did a great job! They arrived promptly as planned and quickly removed the wallpaper. They cleaned the walls and repainted. The results look great - very clean and neat. They finished the job quickly, were polite and personable, and I would definitely hire them again. Thank you"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+437

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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12 Weeks Company
5.0(
6
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simon was extremely quick to respond and showed up the next day at 9 AM to finish a Wallpaper job that I was left hanging with. Reasonable prices and happy demeanor. I would hire him again."
Wallpaper installation
Wallpaper installation
Laminate Installation
Laminate Installation
Wallpeper

+5

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MNM Painting and Decorating
4.7(
23
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Additional Photos

+38

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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A & R Decorating & Restoration
4.2(
22
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Overall, I am happy with the work performed by A&R, and I would hire them again. They were on time, their quote was reasonable, and they were good at communication. The drywall work they did on my bathroom ceiling was excellent. After the first coat of paint, I asked them to clean up a few mud spots, and they corrected the work before the second coat with no problems at all. The worker Alex was very polite and I felt comfortable with him in my home. Their final price was about $50 more than the quote, because they had to do some extra patching, but I thought it was reasonable."
Living Room and Music room
Exercise Room
Essential Preparation
Finishing touches
Voila Completed Project

+1

Response time8 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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360 Painting of North Shore
4.4(
17
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Detailed painters who gave our entire house a refresh. Communicative and knowledgeable. Overall so happy with our house and the work they provided!"
Exterior
Interior
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ProHouse Solutions
4.7(
23
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn't be happier with the wallpaper installation in our baby's nursery. The team helped us choose the right design and executed it flawlessly. It’s now the most beautiful room in our house!"
Wall 1
Wall 2
Wall 3
Wall 1
Wall 1

+11

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Highland Park, 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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