Frequently Asked Questions

Costs vary based on wall condition, wallpaper type, and room size. Labor typically ranges from $1.50 to $5 per square foot depending on complexity, wallcovering material, and surface preparation required. We provide free, detailed written estimates for every project with no obligation.

Yes. We offer complete wallpaper removal services and always recommend removing existing wallcovering rather than papering over it. Installing over old wallpaper can lead to bubbling, peeling, and pattern distortion over time. Proper removal ensures the best adhesion and longevity for your new wallcovering.

A standard bedroom typically takes one full day. A room with complex patterns, large repeats, or challenging wall conditions may take two days. Commercial projects are scoped individually. We provide a detailed timeline estimate with every quote and always communicate if we anticipate any schedule changes.

This is one of our core specialties, particularly in Joliet, Aurora, and other communities with older housing stock. We carefully assess plaster walls, address cracks and soft spots, apply the appropriate primer system, and use installation techniques suited to uneven or irregular surfaces. See our Historic Home Wallpaper service for details.

Absolutely. We work with all wallcovering types including grasscloth, seagrass, jute, silk, fabric-backed papers, commercial vinyl, and delicate hand-printed wallpapers. Natural fiber wallcoverings require specific installation techniques and adhesives — our team has extensive experience with all of them.

Yes. We install commercial-grade vinyl and Type II/III wallcoverings in offices, restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, and high-rise buildings. Off-hours, weekend, and phased scheduling are available to minimize business disruption. See our Commercial Wallpaper service.

We serve Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Elgin, Kenosha, Waukegan, Cicero, Hammond, Gary, Arlington Heights, and many surrounding communities. See all service areas.

We can work either way. We are happy to source and supply wallcoverings from our network of suppliers, or install material you have already purchased. Either way, we will advise on proper quantity calculations and confirm the material is suitable for your walls before installation begins.

Remove furniture from the room or push it to the center and cover it. Remove outlet covers and switch plates. Our team handles all wall preparation including patching, skim-coating, sanding, and priming. You do not need to do any wall prep yourself — just clear the space and we handle the rest.