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Wallpaper Removal Near You
Wallpaper removal looks straightforward until you are an hour in and the wall beneath is coming off in chunks. The challenge is not the removal itself — it is doing it without damaging the drywall underneath, which is what determines whether the subsequent painting looks smooth or patchy and textured.
Our professional wallpaper removal team works methodically: scoring, wetting, removing, and then assessing and repairing the wall surface before any paint goes on. The removal and the surface prep are part of the same job.
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Why Professional Removal Protects Your Walls
Drywall’s paper facing is vulnerable. When wallpaper is removed too aggressively — or without the right wetting agent and dwell time — the drywall facing tears away with the paper. The result is a rough, gouged surface that requires significant skim coating before it can be painted.
We take the time to wet the paper properly, let the adhesive release, and remove it in controlled passes. The wall is then cleaned, dried, assessed for damage, and repaired where needed — all before priming and painting.
- Wallpaper removal — single and double-layer paper
- Wallpaper glue removal and surface neutralisation
- Drywall surface assessment and repair after removal
- Priming and painting the cleared wall in the same visit
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Wallpaper Removal and Painting - Combined in One Visit
One of the most common frustrations with wallpaper removal is the gap between getting the paper off and having a finished painted wall. Many contractors stop at removal, leaving the homeowner to arrange a painter separately — often weeks later.
Our wallpaper removal and painting service covers the full sequence in a single visit where the scope allows: remove, repair, prime, and expert paint. You start the day with wallpaper and end the day with a smooth, freshly painted wall.
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DIY Wallpaper Removal - Where It Goes Wrong
Most DIY wallpaper removal methods work in ideal conditions. The problem is that most residential situations are not ideal — older paper, multiple layers, wallpaper applied directly over unprimed drywall, or vinyl-coated paper that resists wetting all create scenarios where the wall is damaged during removal.
If you have already started removing wallpaper and the wall is rough or torn, that is repairable — but it needs proper skim coating before paint. Our team handles these recovery situations regularly.
Find Wallpaper Removal Services Near You
Our wallpaper removal services are available in over 60+ cities across Canada and the U.S.
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FAQs - Wallpaper Removal
How much does wallpaper removal cost?
Wallpaper removal cost depends on the wall area, number of layers, wallpaper type (vinyl-coated paper is significantly harder to remove than standard paper), and the condition of the underlying drywall. We price removal and painting as a combined scope with a single written quote.
How do professionals remove wallpaper?
The professional process involves scoring the wallpaper surface, applying a wetting solution with adequate dwell time to soften the adhesive, then removing the paper in controlled passes. After removal, the wall is cleaned of remaining adhesive, dried, assessed for damage, repaired, primed, and painted.
Does removing wallpaper damage drywall?
It can — and this is the most common wallpaper removal complication. When wallpaper is removed too aggressively or without adequate wetting, the paper facing of the drywall tears away with the wallpaper. Professional removal minimises this risk. If damage has already occurred, we repair it as part of the same project.
Can you remove wallpaper and paint the same day?
In many cases, yes. Removal, surface repair, priming, and painting can all happen in one visit for most standard residential projects. Very large areas, multiple layers, or significant wall repair may require two days. We’ll give you a specific timeline at the estimate.
What about removable or peel-and-stick wallpaper?
Removable and peel-and-stick wallpaper are designed to come off without tools or wetting agents and are typically a DIY-appropriate project. Our wallpaper removal service is designed for traditional paper and vinyl-coated wallpaper installed with adhesive paste.
Where do you offer wallpaper removal services?
Professional wallpaper removal is available across 60+ WOW 1 DAY PAINTING locations in Canada and the US. Visit our locations page or use the postal code finder above to book a free estimate.
