Removal Service

Professional Wallpaper Removal in Selma, CA

Old wallpaper removed cleanly — without tearing your drywall apart. We score, steam and use mild solvents where appropriate, then re-prime the wall so it's ready for paint or new paper.

Service overview

Here's what's included when you book wallpaper removal with our Selma-based crew.

  • Test removal in a hidden area to gauge difficulty
  • Floor and trim protection before we start
  • Steaming, scoring and gentle solvents as needed
  • Adhesive residue removal down to a paintable surface
  • Re-priming so the wall is ready for the next finish
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Wall after careful wallpaper removal, ready for re-priming

Our process

A repeatable, prep-first process — that's how we keep seams tight and patterns aligned, project after project.

  1. Inspect substrate (drywall, primer, plaster, paneling)
  2. Test patch in a hidden corner (closet, behind a door)
  3. Protect floors, trim, fixtures and outlets
  4. Score the surface to allow steam to penetrate
  5. Steam and gently lift one drop at a time
  6. Wash residual paste; rinse to neutralize
  7. Re-prime with a stain-blocking primer for next steps
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Professional wallpaper removal in progress without damaging drywall

Materials & surfaces

  • Modern non-woven wallpapers (usually easiest to strip)
  • Traditional pasted papers (vary by age and adhesive)
  • Vinyl wallcoverings with paper backing
  • Vinyl glued directly to plaster (most challenging)
  • Border strips and chair-rail accents
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Pricing factors

We quote each project individually after a quick consultation. The biggest cost drivers are below — no surprises in our written estimates.

  • Number of layers (it's almost never just one)
  • Wall area and ceiling height
  • Substrate condition and primer presence
  • Type of adhesive (clay vs. clear vs. modern)
  • Required re-prep after removal
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Timeline & prep checklist

Most projects move quickly when the room is ready. Here's how to set up for a smooth install.

  • A small bathroom: half a day
  • A standard bedroom: 1 day
  • A great room or stair run: 1–2 days
  • Allow drying time before priming and re-papering
  • Plan 24 hours of cure time after primer before next install
Wall after careful wallpaper removal, ready for re-priming
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Why choose us

We're a Selma-based, full-time crew — not a marketing front for subcontractors. Here's what that means in practice.

  • We test before we tear — no surprise drywall damage
  • Honest scope: we'll tell you if skim-coating over is smarter
  • Clean cleanup, every day on multi-day removals
  • Painters and decorators can take over immediately after we re-prime
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Protect drywall & post-removal prep

Wallpaper removal becomes drywall destruction when impatient hands skip the steam and start scraping. We don't. Steam softens the adhesive so paper releases instead of tearing — and the gypsum face stays intact.

Once the paper is off, the work isn't over. Old paste needs to be washed and rinsed. The wall has to dry. Stains and minor torn paper face need a stain-blocking primer. Only then is the wall ready for paint or a new wallpaper install. We deliver the wall in that ready state, every time.

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Areas we serve

Local wallpaper installer near you.

We bring this service to homeowners, designers and businesses across Fresno County.

FAQ — Wallpaper Removal

Can you remove wallpaper without damaging the drywall?
Most of the time, yes — when the original drywall was primed before papering. Unprimed drywall is harder; we'll always test a small area first and tell you what to expect.
How do you handle multi-layer wallpaper?
We work one layer at a time, scoring and steaming. Older layers sometimes release together; sometimes not. We cost it honestly.
Can you remove vinyl wallcoverings?
Yes. Often the vinyl face peels off and the paper backing remains; we soak and remove the backing and clean the residue.
What if removal would damage the wall too much?
Sometimes the smarter call is to skim-coat over the existing wallpaper or install a new layer over a stable surface. We'll tell you when that's the right answer.
Do you re-prime after removal?
Yes — a stain-blocking primer goes on so the wall is paintable or papered-over without bleed-through.
How messy is wallpaper removal?
It's wet work, so we cover floors and trim. Cleanup is daily, never left for the next morning.
Can my painter work right after you?
Yes. We hand off a primed, paintable wall.
How do I know if my wall has unprimed drywall?
If the wallpaper installer skipped sizing or primer 25 years ago, the paper face often pulls when stripped. Our test patch tells us within 10 minutes.
Do you remove and install in the same visit?
For small jobs, sometimes yes. For most rooms we remove, let the wall dry, then return for the install.

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