Wallpaper work splits into two very different skill sets: stripping old paper off the wall without tearing up the drywall underneath, and hanging new paper (or grasscloth, peel-and-stick, or mural panels) so the seams disappear and the pattern lines up. Fort Mill has a mix of older homes with layers of paper from previous owners and newer builds where homeowners are adding an accent wall or powder room paper for the first time. Both jobs reward the same thing: patience and prep. Removal often means scoring the paper, applying a stripping solution, and scraping carefully, then skim-coating any gouges before priming. Installation depends on straight walls, a good primer or sizing coat, and a hanger who can handle corners, outlets, and pattern repeats without visible seams.
When you're comparing the 8 businesses listed here, ask whether they've worked with the specific material you're using (traditional pasted paper is not the same job as peel-and-stick or grasscloth), how they handle wall repair after removal, and whether they guarantee seam and pattern match. Get a written quote that separates removal, wall prep, and hanging labor.
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