Wallpaper prep

Good walls start with patient preparation.

Wallpaper removal, making good and lining where needed before the decorative finish.

Wallpaper removal can reveal uneven plaster, old adhesive, stains or repairs. The preparation stage decides how good the final decoration can be.

Who it is for

Homeowners removing old wallpaper, preparing walls for paint, or improving tired surfaces before redecorating.

What is included

  • Wallpaper stripping
  • Adhesive residue removal where practical
  • Filling, sanding and stain blocking
  • Lining paper where specified

Preparation and process

Existing paper is removed carefully, surfaces are assessed, repairs are made and the next finish is specified from what is revealed.

Materials and products

Fillers, primers, stain blockers and lining systems are selected according to wall condition.

Questions

Useful things to know

Can you price wallpaper removal without seeing it?

Photos help, but some allowance may need confirming once the paper starts to come off.

Do you hang wallpaper too?

Yes, where it forms part of an agreed decorating scope.