Frequently Asked Questions

Both options work for us. You can purchase your own wallpaper from any retailer, or we can source it for you through our wholesale network — often at better pricing than retail. We'll confirm the exact quantity needed after measuring your walls to avoid waste or shortages.

A single accent wall typically takes 3-5 hours. A full room (4 walls) usually requires one full day. Larger projects or complex patterns may take 2-3 days. We'll provide a detailed timeline during your consultation so you can plan accordingly.

Yes. Wallpaper Specialists SDexter is fully licensed, bonded, and insured in the state of California. We carry general liability insurance and can provide certificates of insurance (COI) for commercial projects and property managers upon request.

Absolutely. We handle large-scale commercial installations for hotels, offices, apartment buildings, restaurants, and retail spaces. We offer volume pricing, can deploy multiple crews for tight timelines, and provide full compliance documentation including COI, W9, and OSHA paperwork for general contractors.

We serve all of San Diego County including Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, El Cajon, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, National City, and La Mesa. If you're in the greater San Diego area, we can likely serve you — just ask.

Yes, wallpaper removal is one of our core services. We use professional steam removal techniques and specialized solutions to cleanly strip old wallpaper without damaging your walls. After removal, we repair any imperfections and prepare the surface for your new wallcovering.

We install all types of wallcoverings including standard pre-pasted paper, non-woven (paste-the-wall), vinyl, grasscloth, silk and fabric wallcoverings, murals, Type II commercial vinyl, and specialty materials. Each type requires specific techniques, and we have experience with all of them.

Yes, we install peel-and-stick wallpaper. While it's marketed as DIY-friendly, professional installation ensures bubble-free application, perfect alignment, and proper surface preparation — which makes a significant difference in how long it lasts and how good it looks.