Styles and fads change. It’s a fact of life. What looked great ten years ago has a chance of looking dated and out of touch now.  Of course, styles and fads change in home décor just as much as they do with anything else. Take a look at your home, does something stand out as old and faded? Your green linoleum floors, shag carpet in the dining room, or maybe some awful wallpaper that still hangs in the bathroom.

If it’s the wallpaper that has your attention, that’s okay. Wallpaper removal can have your home on its way to looking great and current in no time.  Removing wallpaper can be a tricky product to remove without damaging the wall underneath.  Most home improvement experts would recommend hiring a professional contractor to take care of the job for you.  Once you see some of the challenges they can face to safely remove the wallpaper, you will be glad you decided to let someone else handle the work.

Wallpaper Removal

There are lots of factors that play into a wallpaper removal project.  The age of the paper, how it was applied, and even weather conditions can determine if the wallpaper goes gracefully or if it puts up a fight.  One of the first things you will likely see your contractor do is wet the paper to be removed.  He or she will apply water to the paper with a sponge or cloth and then wait, usually 20 to 30 minutes for the water to soak through the paper.  This is done to help loosen the adhesive’s hold on the dry wall or other layer of wallpaper underneath.  Most wallpaper professionals will try to remove the old paper by peeling it away from the wall with a broad knife.  If that doesn’t do the job, some like to use sandpaper to rough up and damage the wallpaper.  In some cases, that will be enough to get the stubborn paper to move.  When all else fails, the contractor will pull out the wallpaper steamer and use a combination of heat and water to get the job done.

Hiring an experienced professional contractor for your wallpaper removal needs is a good way to save you frustration, time, and money.  In the end, you will be glad you took the time to find a professional you can trust. 

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