Wallpaper Removal – Paperhanging
Wallpaper Removal: Most wallcoverings can be removed from walls
by a trained professional with little difficulty. Wallpaper stripping done
the right way shouldn’t damage the surface of the wallboard underneath.
We spray the wallcovering surface with a mixture of hot water and an
enzyme based wallpaper remover. The enzyme in the solution breaks
down the starch in the adhesive, loosening the bond and allowing the
wallcovering to be scraped off. Whether wet stripping or dry stripping
wallcoverings, we always wash paste from the
walls. If a previously papered area is to be
painted we recomend a coat of Zinsser “Gardz”
primer to seal any adhesive that might be
left after washing. Using primer eliminates
flaking or peeling of the finish coat.
We use the same basic procedure to remove
popcorn ceilings. In removing popcorn texture,
additional spackling might be necessary since
textured coatings are often used to cover up
imperfect surfaces.
Paperhanging: In installing wallcovering,
the key once again is preparation. Cracks
and / or imperfections in wall surfaces are
repaired. Sometimes a primer is required
to seal unsound surfaces. To assure adhe-
sion we use a latex wall prep product and the
proper adhesive to go with your wallcovering.
