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Wallpaper Removal

Professional wallpaper removal and wall preparation for painting or new wallpaper.
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Professional wallpaper removal and wall preparation for painting or new wallpaper.

How I Can Help

Here's what wallpaper removal work can involve. Difficulty varies by paper type and what's underneath, but this covers the range:
Remove old wallpaper layers
Strip wallpaper adhesive
Remove vinyl wallpaper
Steam wallpaper for removal
Scrape wallpaper residue
Remove wallpaper backing
Repair wall damage after removal
Sand walls smooth after stripping
Prime walls after wallpaper removal
Remove wallpaper from textured walls
Remove multiple wallpaper layers
Prepare walls for painting or new wallpaper
Clean walls thoroughly after removal

Tasks Not Typically Included

Removal difficulty depends heavily on wallpaper type, how many layers are there, and what's underneath. This covers what's typically outside scope, but reach out before booking if you want to confirm what condition to expect once the paper is off.
Skim coating or full drywall replacement if paper facing is damaged during removal
Painting after removal (separate service, quoted separately)
Licensed electrical work for outlets or switches in the removal area
Textured or spray ceiling removal

Always Part of the Job

These four standards come with every job, no matter the size or scope.
Neat work area
Floors and trim stay covered throughout the removal to catch paper and paste.
Full cleanup
All stripped paper, scraper residue, and plastic sheeting are cleared before I leave.
Professional appearance
I arrive ready to work and keep the mess contained to the work area.
Job walkthrough
We inspect the bare walls together so you can confirm they're clean and ready for the next step.

How It Works

Four simple steps to complete your wallpaper removal service.
01

Request service

Describe the space and wall condition, share photos if you have them, and tell me your preferred timing.
02

Review scope and estimate

I review what you've described, confirm the scope and wall prep needed after removal, and send a clear written estimate.
03

Schedule and complete work

I complete the removal on the agreed schedule, in line with any applicable requirements, and remove all debris before I leave.
04

Final walkthrough

We review the walls together so you can confirm they're ready for the next step and you're completely satisfied.

Why Remove Wallpaper with Bedrock

Owner Operated Service

You work directly with me from first message to final walkthrough.

Direct One-on-One Support

No handoffs or middlemen. I keep communication clear and personal.

Transparent Solo Pricing

I give upfront pricing before work starts, with no surprise add-ons.

Personally Guaranteed Work

I personally stand behind every job and make it right if needed.

Wallpaper Removal Questions

Common questions about removing old wallpaper and preparing walls.

Wallpaper removal starts at $300 and typically runs $1.50-3.50 per square foot. Average single rooms run $300-700 depending on wallpaper type, number of layers, and adhesive condition. Multi-room projects are quoted by total scope.

Most rooms take 1-2 days including removal, wall cleaning, and skim coating damaged areas. Stubborn adhesive or multiple layers add time. Plaster walls in older homes often need more prep work after stripping.

Wall damage is common during removal, especially with dry-stripping or paper that was applied over unprimed drywall. I repair skim coat and sand the walls after removal so the surface is ready for new finish.

Yes, I remove all layers including the substrate backing and any remaining adhesive residue using a DIF enzyme solution before skim coating.

I prime all walls after removal using a PVA wallboard primer or Gardz penetrating sealer to reestablish a consistent surface before paint or new wallpaper goes on. Full wall painting is available for additional cost.

Where I typically work

Proudly serving Dakota County homeowners and the surrounding communities.

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This section helps this page rank for wallpaper removal searches while giving readers honest, practical information about what the job involves and how it is done properly.

Wallpaper removal is a labor-intensive process and the difficulty varies significantly based on the type of wallpaper, how many layers are present, whether a liner was used, and how well the walls were primed before the original installation. Vinyl-coated wallpaper often separates in two steps: a dry top layer peels off first, leaving a paper backing that must be saturated and scraped. Older homes with plaster walls tend to strip more cleanly, while drywall that was never properly primed before papering can have the paper face torn away during removal, requiring skim coating before the wall is ready for paint or new wallpaper.

In the Twin Cities east metro, wallpaper removal is common in homes from the 1970s through the early 2000s that still have original or once-updated wallpaper in kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, and entryways. Proper preparation after removal, cleaning adhesive residue, skim coating damaged areas, priming with a drywall primer or wallpaper sizing coat, is critical before applying any new finish. Skipping those steps leads to paint that bubbles, peels, or shows texture bleed-through within a short time.