Prep and Repair
Wallpaper Removal
Removing wallpaper is slow and messy for homeowners. We score, steam and scrape, remove glue residue and repair the walls so they are ready for primer.
- Best forBedrooms, bathrooms, dining rooms and hallways
- Typical rhythmOne to three days per room
- TeamCrew with steamers and scrapers
- Pairs well withDrywall repair and interior painting
What you get
What wallpaper removal includes
- 1Walls protectedSteam and water are controlled.
- 2Glue removedResidue is washed away so paint sticks.
- 3Repairs includedTorn paper surfaces are patched and skim-coated.
- 4Primed for paintSealing primers prevent flashing.
How it goes
From the first visit to the finished surface
- 1ProtectFloors and outlets are covered.
- 2Score and steamPaper is scored and steamed.
- 3Scrape and washPaper and glue come off.
- 4Repair and primeWalls are repaired and primed.
Good fit when
Is wallpaper removal right for you?
- Your wallpaper is dated or peeling
- You want painted walls
- Seams are lifting
- You are updating a room
Questions
About wallpaper removal
Will removal damage my walls?
Sometimes the top layer of drywall paper tears, which we repair with skim coating.
Can I paint over wallpaper?
It is rarely a good idea because seams show and moisture can loosen it later.
Related services
Often paired with this
Drywall Repair and PatchingHoles, cracks and dents made to disappear before paint goes on.See the service 
Wallpaper InstallationCrisp seams and perfect patterns for modern and classic wallpapers.See the service 
Interior House PaintingSmooth walls, crisp edges and color you love, room by room or the whole home.See the service Where we work
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Thinking about wallpaper removal?
Call or text, or send the form. Tell us what you would like painted and we will tell you how we would approach it.