Cabinets & Prep in Naperville, IL
Wallpaper installation in Naperville, on walls prepped to hold it
Found the paper and need it hung straight, matched and without bubbles? We prep the walls, prime them for paper and hang it with the seams and pattern lined up.
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Updated September 2026
This job
Wallpaper Installation
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Quick answer
Wallpaper installation in Naperville, IL starts with smooth, primed walls, because paper shows every bump and bonds too tightly to bare drywall. We hang traditional, pre-pasted and peel-and-stick papers, plumb the first strip, match the pattern at every seam and trim cleanly at ceilings, trim and outlets.
The job
Most wallpaper problems start before the first strip
Paper hung on unprimed drywall bonds so tightly it tears the wall on removal, paper over bumps shows them, and a first strip that is not plumb throws every seam after it off line.
We patch and sand the walls, apply a primer made for wallpaper, then hang from a plumb line, matching the pattern and letting each pasted strip relax before it goes up. Seams are rolled flat and edges trimmed clean.
What moves the price
What moves the price of wallpaper installation
Installation is priced by the number of strips, the wall prep and the paper itself.
- 01Wall area and rolls
The number of strips sets the labor.
- 02Pattern repeat
Large repeats take more matching and more waste.
- 03Paper type
Grasscloth and unpasted papers take longer than pre-pasted.
- 04Wall prep
Patching, skim coating and primer come first.
- 05Obstacles
Windows, outlets, stairwells and sloped ceilings add cutting.
- 06Old paper
Existing paper is removed before new goes up.
What this job covers
A
Wall prep and priming
Paper needs a smooth, sealed wall. We remove old paper and paste if there is any, patch holes and dents, skim coat rough or textured areas and sand the wall flat under a work light. Then a wallpaper primer goes on, which helps the paste grip, lets the strips slide into position and makes the paper far easier to remove years later without damaging the drywall. Skipping this step is the most common reason paper lifts at the seams within a year.
B
Accent wall wallpaper
A single papered wall behind a bed, in a dining room or in a powder room is the most requested job. We find the wall's center or focal point, plan where the pattern will fall so it looks balanced at the ceiling and in the corners, and hang from a plumb line rather than trusting the corner. Edges at the ceiling, baseboard and corners are trimmed with a fresh blade on every cut, and outlet covers can be papered to match.
C
Pattern matching and full rooms
Full rooms take more planning, because the last strip has to meet the first. We start in the least visible corner, usually behind a door, so any mismatch lands where nobody looks. Straight-match and drop-match patterns are lined up at every seam, and we check the lot numbers on every roll before hanging, since different print runs can vary in color. Stairwells and sloped ceilings are measured and cut carefully so the pattern stays level all the way up.
Compare the options
Traditional, pre-pasted or peel-and-stick?
The paper you choose changes how it goes up and how long it lasts.
| Item | Traditional | Pre-pasted | Peel-and-stick |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it goes up | Paste applied to each strip | Water activates paste on the back | Adhesive backing, peeled and pressed |
| Best for | Grasscloth and designer papers | Most rooms | Rentals and short-term changes |
| Removal later | Easy over a wallpaper primer | Easy over a wallpaper primer | Peels off, can lift weak paint |
| Durability | Long-lasting | Long-lasting | Shorter, sensitive to humidity |
Around Naperville
A lot of the paper we hang in Naperville goes onto walls where older wallpaper has just come off, often paper that had been hung straight onto drywall that was never primed. Those walls usually need patching and a skim coat before new paper will lie flat. Indoor humidity matters too: paste dries slowly on muggy summer days, and seams can open if a room is very dry in winter, so we watch conditions while the paper sets.
How the job runs
How a wallpaper job runs
- Step 1
Measure and plan
We measure, check rolls and lot numbers, and plan where the pattern lands.
- Step 2
Protect
Floors and furniture are covered and outlet covers come off.
- Step 3
Prep
Old paper is removed and walls are patched, skimmed and sanded.
- Step 4
Prime
A wallpaper primer is applied and left to dry.
- Step 5
Hang
Strips are hung from a plumb line, matched, rolled and trimmed.
- Step 6
Final check
Seams, edges and covers are checked with you.
Compare the options
Hanging paper yourself, or having us do it
Peel-and-stick is a fair DIY job on a small wall. Full rooms and patterned paper are where it goes wrong.
| Item | Doing it yourself | Having us do it |
|---|---|---|
| Plumb line | Following the corner leaves every seam crooked | First strip hung from a plumb line |
| Pattern match | Mismatched seams at eye level | Pattern lined up at every seam |
| Wall prep | Paper on bare drywall is hard to remove later | Wallpaper primer before the first strip |
| Trimming | Dull blades tear the paper at edges | A fresh blade on every cut |
Yes. We check the rolls, lot numbers and quantity before starting.
It depends on wall size and pattern repeat; we measure and tell you, with extra for matching.
Yes, once they are smooth and primed with a wallpaper primer.
For small walls and short-term changes, yes. For long-term rooms, pasted papers last longer.
Yes. It takes careful handling, since seams show more than on printed paper.
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Book a wallpaper installation estimate in Naperville
Call any hour. We measure the walls, check your rolls and send a written estimate.
