Hiring guide
How to Choose a Wallpaper Installer in Gwinnett County: 10 Questions to Ask
The best way to choose a wallpaper installer in Gwinnett County is to ask how they prepare walls, see photos of their own finished work, and get a written quote that lists prep, labor and materials separately. Wallpaper is a specialty trade: a good painter is not automatically a good paperhanger.
In short
- Ask to see their own before-and-after photos, ideally of the same type of paper you chose.
- A good installer talks about the wall first: texture, repairs and primer.
- Georgia does not issue a separate wallpaper-hanger license, so insurance and references matter more.
- Get the quote, schedule and what is excluded in writing.
The 10 questions
1. How long have you been hanging wallpaper, specifically?
Many painters and handymen hang paper occasionally. You want someone who does it every week. Ask what share of their work is wallpaper.
2. Can I see photos of your own work with this type of paper?
Grasscloth, murals, vinyl and peel-and-stick each need a different technique. Ask for photos of the material you picked, with close-ups of seams.
3. How will you prepare my walls?
Listen for specifics: repairs, skim coating over texture, sealing torn drywall paper, and a wallcovering primer. If the answer is "we just hang it," expect seams and bumps to show later.
4. Will you check my quantity before I order?
Running short means waiting for a new batch, and a new batch can differ in shade. A good installer calculates rolls from your measurements and the pattern repeat.
5. Are you insured?
Ask for a certificate of general liability insurance. Georgia does not issue a separate painter or wallpaper-hanger license, so insurance and references are your main protection. State law also requires workers' compensation for businesses with three or more employees.
6. What exactly is included in the price?
Removal of old paper, moving furniture, ceilings, primer and disposal are common extras. Get them listed.
7. How long will it take, and when can you start?
A bedroom with prep is usually one to two days. Skim coat needs drying time, which can stretch in humid Georgia summers.
8. How do you protect my home?
Floors and furniture should be covered, outlet plates removed, and the room cleaned at the end of each day.
9. What happens if a seam lifts later?
Ask how they handle callbacks. A confident installer will tell you plainly.
10. Do you work with my designer?
If you have an interior designer, the installer should be comfortable reviewing samples and schedules with them.
Red flags
- No photos of their own work, only stock images.
- A price given over the phone without seeing photos or measurements.
- No mention of wall prep or primer.
- Pressure to pay the full amount upfront.
Where to find installers in Gwinnett County
Look at Google Maps reviews that mention your type of project, ask interior designers and local paint and wallpaper stores who they trust, and check Houzz and Nextdoor recommendations in your neighborhood.
Where we work: neighborhoods and ZIP codes
We are based in Grayson (30017) and work every week in Snellville, Lawrenceville, Duluth, Buford, Johns Creek and Cumming.
Gwinnett County
- 30017 Grayson
- 30096 Duluth
- 30092 Peachtree Corners
- 30071 Norcross
- 30093 Norcross
- 30043 Lawrenceville
- 30045 Lawrenceville
- 30046 Lawrenceville
- 30019 Dacula
- 30052 Loganville
- 30078 Snellville
- 30039 Snellville
- 30518 Buford / Sugar Hill
- 30519 Buford
Alpharetta, Milton and Johns Creek
- 30004 Alpharetta / Milton
- 30005 Alpharetta
- 30009 Alpharetta
- 30022 Alpharetta / Johns Creek
- 30024 Suwanee / Johns Creek
- 30097 Johns Creek / Duluth
Cumming and Forsyth County
- 30040 Cumming
- 30041 Cumming
- 30028 Cumming
Also serving: Buckhead and North Atlanta; Roswell and East Cobb; Woodstock, Canton and Hall County. Not sure we cover your street? Send your ZIP code with a quote request.
About WallPros. WallPros LLC is a wallpaper installation company based in Grayson, Georgia, serving Gwinnett County, North Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, East Cobb, Cumming and the rest of Metro Atlanta for 10 years. We install, remove and prepare walls for homeowners, interior designers and builders.
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Common questions
Does a wallpaper installer need a license in Georgia?
Georgia does not issue a specific wallpaper-hanger license. Local business licenses may apply, and you should always ask for proof of insurance.
Should I hire a painter or a wallpaper specialist?
For anything beyond simple pre-pasted paper, a specialist. Pattern matching, seams and specialty materials take regular practice.
How far ahead should I book?
Two to four weeks is common, longer in spring. Book once your paper has arrived or has a firm delivery date.