Wallpaper Removal in Kennett Square, PA

You can, but it rarely looks good for long. Seams and edges show through, and the water in paint can make the paper bubble or peel. Removing it first gives a much better finish.

It depends on the type of paper, how many layers there are and how it was hung. A single room often takes a day or two, including cleanup and prep. You'll get a timeline after we see it.

It can, especially if the paper was hung on drywall that was never primed. Some surface damage is common, which is why removal includes sealing torn drywall paper and patching before paint.

Most paper comes off with scoring, water or a removal solution, and patience. Steam helps with stubborn layers. The right method depends on the paper and on whether the wall is drywall or plaster.

It all has to go. Leftover adhesive can make new paint crack or peel, so walls are washed until they are clean, then primed with a product that seals any trace that remains.

Yes. Plaster usually handles water better than drywall, but older plaster can have cracks and loose spots that show up once the paper is gone. Those are repaired before paint.

Skim coating is a thin layer of joint compound spread over a wall to smooth it out. It's sometimes needed when removal leaves a rough or damaged surface, and we'll let you know if your walls need it.

Yes. Borders come off the same way, and the strip of wall behind them usually needs extra cleaning and a little patching so it blends in with the rest.