Professional Wallpaper Removal
Removing old wallpaper is often the essential first step toward a fresh interior. Whether you are preparing for new wallpaper, paint, or another finish, proper removal is critical to achieving professional results. Empire State Wallpaper Installation provides thorough, damage-free wallpaper removal services across New York and New Jersey. Our team uses professional-grade tools and techniques to strip old paper cleanly while protecting the underlying wall surface.
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What's Included in Our Removal Service
- Assessment of existing wallpaper type and adhesive
- Floor and furniture protection
- Professional stripping using steamers and solvents
- Complete adhesive residue removal
- Wall surface cleaning and preparation
- Minor wall repair and skim-coating as needed
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Get a Free Consultation Or call (929) 581-7379Protecting Your Drywall During Removal
The biggest risk during wallpaper removal is damaging the underlying drywall or plaster. Inexperienced removal often results in torn paper facing, gouges, and water damage. Our professionals assess the wallpaper type and adhesive before beginning, selecting the safest removal method for your specific walls. We use controlled steam application and appropriate solvents to soften adhesive without over-saturating the wall surface.
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Get a Free Consultation Or call (929) 581-7379Post-Removal Wall Preparation
After stripping wallpaper, walls often need additional preparation before they are ready for their new finish. We clean all adhesive residue, repair any minor damage, and skim-coat surfaces as needed to create a smooth, uniform foundation. Whether you plan to install new wallpaper or switch to paint, our post-removal preparation ensures a flawless final result.
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Get a Free Consultation Or call (929) 581-7379Types of Wallpaper We Remove
- Vinyl and vinyl-coated wallpapers
- Paper-backed and fabric-backed coverings
- Peel-and-stick wallpapers
- Multiple layers of old wallpaper
- Painted-over wallpaper
- Commercial wallcoverings
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Get a Free Consultation Or call (929) 581-7379Pricing & Timeline for Removal
Wallpaper removal costs depend on the type of wallpaper, number of layers, adhesive type, and room size. Vinyl wallpapers typically strip more easily than older paper-backed varieties. Painted-over wallpaper and multiple layers require more time and care. We provide free estimates after assessing your specific situation.
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Get a Free Consultation Or call (929) 581-7379Frequently Asked Questions
Removal typically costs $1 to $4 per square foot depending on wallpaper type, layers, and wall condition. We provide free estimates.
Yes, though painted-over wallpaper requires more careful techniques. We score the surface and use steam to penetrate through the paint layer.
Our professional techniques minimize wall damage. We assess each situation and choose the safest removal method for your specific walls.
Most single-room removals take one day. Rooms with multiple layers or stubborn adhesive may require additional time.
Yes, we offer complete wall preparation including adhesive cleanup, minor repair, and skim-coating to create a paint-ready surface.
Yes, we have extensive experience removing wallpaper from plaster surfaces using techniques that protect the underlying plaster.
We can remove multiple layers, though each additional layer increases the time and cost. We assess the situation during our free estimate.
Yes, we handle all cleanup and disposal of removed wallpaper and materials as part of our service.