Wallpaper Removal
Safe, professional wallpaper removal that protects your drywall and leaves walls ready for fresh paint or new installation.
What's Included
Old wallpaper can be tricky to remove — especially when it was applied over unprimed drywall or adhered with old-formula pastes. Our removal service protects your drywall or plaster throughout the process, leaving walls smooth and ready for paint or new wallpaper installation.
- Safe removal of all wallpaper types
- Scoring, soaking, and steam methods as appropriate
- Drywall protection throughout the process
- Adhesive residue removal and neutralization
- Post-removal wall repair and skim coating
- Priming for paint or new wallpaper installation
- Full clean-up and debris removal
How We Work
Assessment
We identify the wallpaper type, substrate (drywall vs. plaster), and likely adhesive to choose the right removal method.
Protection
Floors, trim, and adjacent surfaces are protected before any wet work begins.
Scoring & Soaking
We score the paper and apply removal solution or steam to loosen adhesive bonds.
Careful Stripping
Paper is removed in sections, taking care not to gouge or tear the drywall face paper.
Adhesive Removal
Residual paste and adhesive are neutralized and removed completely.
Wall Repair
Any surface damage from the old paper or removal process is skim-coated and sanded smooth.
Priming & Prep
Walls are primed and ready for your painter or for our own installation crew.
Materials & Surfaces We Work With
- Chemical wallpaper removal solutions
- Steam removal equipment for stubborn adhesive
- Drywall joint compound for repair
- Wallboard primer for post-removal prep
- Floor and trim protection materials
- Neutral pH adhesive neutralizer
Protecting Your Drywall
DIY wallpaper removal is one of the most common sources of drywall damage we encounter. When wallpaper is pulled too aggressively, it tears away the drywall face paper — leaving a rough, papery surface that absorbs paint unevenly and shows every flaw.
Our professional removal process uses the correct chemical solution strength and dwelling time for each adhesive type. We score lightly (enough to let solution penetrate, not enough to damage the drywall), allow adequate soak time, and remove paper at the right angle to minimize substrate damage.
- No gouging or tearing of drywall face paper
- Chemical vs. steam method selected per substrate
- Full adhesive residue removal — no sticky patches
- Post-removal skim coating included
- Walls ready for paint or new paper when we leave
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard bedroom typically takes 4–8 hours for removal. Larger rooms, multiple layers, or wallpaper applied over unprimed drywall can take longer.
Our careful, professional process minimizes wall damage. Some minimal skim coating is almost always needed after removal, which we include as part of our service.
We can remove multiple layers. Each additional layer adds time but we have the tools and techniques to handle it without damaging the substrate.
Yes — after our post-removal repair and priming, your walls will be ready for your painter. We recommend waiting 24 hours after our primer coat before painting.
Yes. Many clients have us remove old paper and install new wallpaper in the same project. We can provide a combined quote for both services.