Removing Wallpaper Damaged My Drywall: How to Fix It
Wallpaper removal tore your drywall? How to finish removing the paper, seal the torn drywall so it won't bubble, and skim coat the wall for paint.
Serving Orlando since 2011
Wallpaper removal
in Orlando, FL.
Old paper comes down cleanly, walls get sealed and skim-coated, and you’re left with a paintable surface.
Wallpaper removal in Orlando
New Ceilings removes wallpaper from homes across Orlando and Central Florida and leaves the walls smooth and ready to paint. Most of the work is in the adhesive and the drywall underneath, and that's where our drywall experience pays off: the paper comes down, the walls are repaired and skim-coated, and we can prime and paint them with Sherwin-Williams paint in the same job.
How wallpaper removal works
- Quote. Send a photo or call for a free written quote. The number we quote is the number you pay.
- Protect the room. Floors, trim and furniture are covered before anything gets wet.
- Score and soak. The paper is scored and soaked to soften the adhesive underneath.
- Remove the paper and glue. The paper is scraped off gently, then the leftover adhesive is washed from the wall.
- Repair the drywall. Any torn drywall paper is sealed, and gouges and seams are patched.
- Skim-coat, prime and paint. The walls are skim-coated and sanded with dust-free tools, then primed and ready for paint, or painted by us.
Wallpaper on unprimed drywall
Wallpaper is sometimes hung straight onto bare drywall. The glue bonds to the drywall's paper face, so even careful removal can tear it. That's normal, and it's why sealing and skim-coating are part of the job: they give you a smooth wall that takes paint evenly. Our article on removing wallpaper from unprimed drywall explains more.
Already started and the wall is torn?
If you've begun pulling wallpaper and the drywall is coming with it, stop and send us a photo. We repair walls after partial removals and finish them ready for paint. See what to do if wallpaper removal damaged your drywall.
Painting and texture after removal
Once the paper is gone, we can paint the room or add a light texture to match the rest of your home. See interior and exterior painting and texture and finishes, or drywall repair for other damage.
Have a question?
Frequently asked questions
Still stuck? Call us — a real estimator picks up during business hours.
Contact the teamWill removing wallpaper damage my walls?
Wallpaper glue can tear the drywall's paper face, especially when it was hung on unprimed drywall. We seal and skim-coat the walls after removal, so you end up with a smooth surface either way.
Can you paint the walls after removing the wallpaper?
Yes. We prime and paint with Sherwin-Williams paint, or add a light texture to match the rest of your home.
Can you remove wallpaper from a bathroom or kitchen?
Yes. Bathrooms, kitchens, hallways and whole rooms. Floors, fixtures and cabinets are covered before we start.
I started removing it myself and the wall is torn. Can you fix it?
Yes. Send us a photo. We repair walls after partial removals and finish them ready for paint.
How much does wallpaper removal cost?
It depends on the wall area, how many layers there are and the condition of the drywall underneath. Send a photo for a free written quote, most go out the same day, and the number we quote is the number you pay.
Do you guarantee your work?
Every job carries a one-year workmanship guarantee, and we don't take payment until you're completely satisfied.