Wallpaper Removal & Painting

Old wallpaper makes a home feel stuck in the past. But removing wallpaper is one of the most frustrating and damaging DIY jobs a homeowner can tackle - it tears the wall, leaves sticky glue residue, and takes forever. Painters Melkbosstrand removes wallpaper properly and professionally, then prepares your walls for a beautiful fresh painted finish that lasts.

Why Professional Wallpaper Removal Is Absolutely Worth It

• DIY wallpaper removal often tears the drywall paper facing - causing expensive damage that must be fixed before any painting
• Professional steamers and removal tools make the job much faster and cleaner with far less wall damage
• We know exactly which products dissolve wallpaper adhesive without damaging your underlying plaster
• After removal, walls need repair, Plaster Repairsing, and proper priming - we do all of it in one job
• You end up with perfect smooth walls ready for paint - not a patchy mess that looks terrible when painted
• It saves you days of frustrating work, ruined walls, and the cost of fixing amateur damage afterwards

Signs It Is Time to Remove That Old Wallpaper

• The wallpaper is peeling at the edges or seams and looks untidy regardless of what you do
• The pattern is dated and makes the room feel stuck in the past
• You want to repaint the room but painting over wallpaper is not the right solution
• The wallpaper has bubbles or soft patches indicating moisture behind it
• You are selling your home and buyers will be put off by old wallpaper that is not to their taste
• The wallpaper has been painted over previously and looks bumpy, textured, and unattractive
• You have stripped some of the wallpaper yourself and damaged the wall - you need professional help to fix it

How We Remove Your Wallpaper and Prepare Walls for Painting

• Step 1: We protect all floors, skirting boards, and electrical fittings before starting any removal
• Step 2: We score the wallpaper lightly with a scoring tool to allow steam and water to penetrate
• Step 3: We use professional wallpaper steamers and chemical removal solutions to thoroughly loosen adhesive
• Step 4: We carefully peel and strip all wallpaper and backing paper without gouging the plaster
• Step 5: We wash the walls down completely to remove every trace of adhesive residue
• Step 6: We repair all damage, skim coat where needed, and prime walls before painting

Wallpaper Removal Tips to Avoid Damaging Your Walls

• Never dry-pull wallpaper - always use water or steam to loosen the adhesive first. Dry pulling rips the drywall paper facing
• Score the wallpaper lightly before applying water - this allows moisture to penetrate to the adhesive layer
• Work in small sections - apply solution, allow penetration time (5 to 10 minutes), then carefully strip
• Old wallpaper adhesive that has dried hard can be dissolved with warm water and a little white vinegar - this is gentler than commercial strippers on the wall surface
• After stripping, wash the entire wall with warm water to remove all adhesive residue - failure to do this causes the new paint to bubble
• Allow the wall to dry completely (at least 48 to 72 hours) before skimming and painting - moisture in the wall causes paint adhesion problems

What Happens After the Wallpaper Comes Off

• Walls are repaired and skim coated to a perfectly smooth, even surface ready for paint
• Walls are primed with PVA or a solvent primer to seal and stabilise the surface properly
• You choose fresh new colours - we bring colour advice to help you pick your perfect palette
• The whole job - removal, wall repair, and painting - done by one team with one single quote

Our Commitment - What You Always Get

• Free on-site assessment and detailed quote
• Full surface preparation
• Premium quality materials only
• Final walkthrough with client
• Complete clean-up included
• 100% satisfaction guaranteed

Wallpaper Removal Questions

Serving Melkbosstrand and the West Coast

Wallpaper removal and wall restoration is something Painters Melkbosstrand is very experienced with - we have removed wallpaper of every type and age from homes throughout the West Coast. Whether it is vinyl wallpaper from a 1980s home in Bothasig, fabric wallpaper from an older Bloubergstrand property, or wallpaper that was ill-advisedly painted over years ago, we have the tools, the products, and the experience to remove it cleanly and restore the wall to a perfect, paint-ready surface.

Get rid of that old wallpaper for good and start fresh with beautiful smooth painted walls. Contact Painters Melkbosstrand for a free quote today.

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