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Remove Wallpaper Without Damaging Your Walls

Dean's Painting LLC offers wallpaper removal services for residential rooms throughout Evansville.

If you are dealing with outdated wallpaper in your Evansville home, removing it carefully makes all the difference in how your walls look when the work is done. Stubborn adhesives and multiple layers can leave residue or damage the drywall if the process is rushed or handled without proper preparation, and older homes in Evansville often have wallpaper that has been painted over or installed decades ago.

Dean's Painting LLC removes wallpaper from residential rooms while protecting the drywall underneath, then preps the surface so it is ready for painting. We handle wallpaper that has been layered, painted over, or applied with heavy adhesive, and we clean the walls thoroughly so you do not see leftover paste or rough patches once the paper is gone. This service saves you the frustration of renting equipment or spending hours scraping and sanding on your own.

If you want to update your space and start with smooth, paint-ready walls in Evansville, reach out to schedule a wallpaper removal consultation.

Getting Past the Adhesive and Paper Layers

We start by testing a section of your wallpaper in Evansville to see how it was installed and what type of adhesive was used, which tells us whether we need to score the surface, apply a solution, or steam the paper to loosen it. Scoring allows the remover to reach the adhesive layer without soaking the drywall, and steaming softens stubborn paste that has hardened over time.

Once the wallpaper is removed, you will see walls that are clean and free of torn paper edges, bumps, or sticky residue. Proper surface prep ensures smooth repainting results. We also check for any minor damage that occurred during removal and repair it before the painting step begins.

The process includes cleaning the walls with a damp cloth or sponge to remove remaining paste, then lightly sanding any rough areas so primer and paint go on evenly. This prep work is what allows the new paint to adhere correctly and look uniform across the entire surface, and it eliminates the texture problems that happen when adhesive is left behind.

Questions homeowners in Evansville often ask before booking

Homeowners often want to know what the process involves, how long it takes, and whether their walls will need repairs afterward, so we have answered the most common concerns below.

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What happens if the wallpaper was painted over?
We score the painted surface so the removal solution can penetrate through to the adhesive layer beneath. This loosens the wallpaper without requiring excessive scraping that could gouge the drywall.
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How long does wallpaper removal take for one room?
Most rooms take between four and eight hours depending on the number of layers, the type of adhesive, and the condition of the walls. Rooms with multiple layers or very old paste may take longer.
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Why does the surface need to be prepped after removal?
Removing the wallpaper leaves adhesive residue and sometimes small tears or rough spots that will show through paint if they are not cleaned and smoothed first. Proper prep ensures the paint goes on evenly and looks professional.
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What tools do you use to remove wallpaper?
We use scoring tools to perforate the surface, steamers or chemical removers to loosen the adhesive, and scrapers designed to lift the paper without damaging drywall. Each tool is chosen based on what your wallpaper requires.
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When is wallpaper removal needed before painting?
You need it whenever you want to paint over existing wallpaper, since paint does not adhere well to paper or hide seams and texture. Removal gives you a smooth, clean surface that accepts primer and paint correctly.

Dean's Painting LLC handles wallpaper removal in Evansville homes where residents want to update their interiors without risking wall damage or uneven paint results. If you are ready to move past dated wallpaper and start with clean walls, contact us to schedule your wallpaper removal service.