Wallpaper Removal Services
Professional Wallpaper Removal with CertaPro Painters® of the North Shore
Wallpaper Removal Services in The North Shore, IL
Removing old wallpaper is one of the most frustrating and time-consuming jobs a homeowner can face. If not done properly, it can leave behind torn drywall, sticky residue, and costly damage that needs repair before anything else can be done. At CertaPro Painters®, we’ve seen firsthand how easy it is for DIY removal attempts to go sideways—and how much time and stress we can save you by doing it right the first time. Our crews use professional-grade tools ranging from basic scrapers to industrial steamers, depending on the type of wallpaper and how it was installed. Our team knows how to work efficiently without tearing up your walls. With years of hands-on experience, we remove even the most stubborn wallpaper cleanly, so your space is ready for whatever comes next.
Wallpaper Removal and Painting Services
You may want to move away from wallpaper entirely after its removal. Combining our wallpaper removal and painting services is a great way to effortlessly transition from wallpaper to paint in one project. After the wallpaper is removed, we ensure that it is perfectly primed for painting with a skim coat and any necessary retouches, leaving you with a smooth surface that has all the possibilities of a fresh wall.
This means you are free to explore the many possibilities of paint. You can request a color consultation service to decide on a show stopping new color for your walls, or even look into different forms of decorative painting like faux painting and patterned effects. Or even combine paint with wallpaper for a highly personalized effect by applying wallpaper on one feature wall and paint the remaining walls a coordinating color, the possibilities are endless.

Learn More about Wallpaper Removal and Painting Services with CertaPro Painters®
Tattered and peeling wallpaper makes your home feel outdated or in need of maintenance. Don’t let that old wallpaper hold you back from getting your home painted. The seasoned experts at CertaPro Painters are here to make sure you are not overwhelmed by installing new wallcoverings or removing old wallpaper for a new paint color.
CertaPro Painters’ wall coverings removal and painting process:
- We remove old wallpaper by gently lifting the paper so we do not damage the walls of your home
- Repair surface abrasions and other imperfections and smooth the surface with a skim coat and sanding
- The wall is cleaned and a fresh coat of paint primer is applied
- If we are installing a new wallcovering, the new wall covering is meticulously measured and cut to exact specifications to ensure that your wall covering turn out flawlessly. The process is completed by sealing the wallpaper itself so you can enjoy it for years to come.
- If you are choosing a new wall color, the new paint color is applied
What sets us apart from many other wallcovering and painting contractors is the customer experience you can expect from the house painting professionals at CertaPro Painters.