Wallpaper Removal

Why Remove Wallpaper

While wallpaper offers aesthetic benefits with its variety of patterns and durable finishes, the decision to remove it can equally transform your space. Here are some reasons you might consider wallpaper removal:

1. Refresh Your Décor: Removing old wallpaper can pave the way for a fresh paint job or a new design theme, updating your space to better reflect your current tastes or trends.
2. Address Wear and Tear: Wallpaper may last a long time, but it’s not immune to peeling, fading, or damage. Removing it can help address these issues and restore the integrity of your walls.
3. Preparation for Sale: If you’re preparing to sell your home, removing dated or personalized wallpaper can make your property more appealing to potential buyers, presenting them with a blank canvas to envision their own ideas.

Challenges of DIY Wallpaper Removal

Attempting DIY wallpaper removal might seem straightforward, but it comes with its own set of challenges:

• Proper Tools and Techniques: Without the right tools and techniques, you risk damaging your walls, which can be costly and time-consuming to repair.
• Time and Effort: Wallpaper removal can be a labor-intensive process that requires patience and precision to ensure a smooth and clean result.
• Unexpected Complexities: Wallpapers applied with strong adhesives or designed to be particularly durable can be especially challenging to remove, necessitating professional expertise.

By choosing CertaPro Painters® of Western Chester County, Pennsylvania for your wallpaper removal needs, you’re ensuring a meticulous and efficient service that safeguards your home’s integrity. Our skilled professionals are equipped to handle all aspects of the removal process, ensuring your walls are perfectly prepped for whatever new vision you have in mind.

Types of wallpaper

Different types of wallpaper provide different looks as well as durability. You can also choose wallpapers that are more environmentally friendly than others if that is important to you. Here are some of the most popular wallpaper types to consider:

LINER PAPER:

Liner paper is a fibreglass paper used to hide wall defects or patterns such as wood paneling. You can paint liner paper and some choose to use it as a foundation or base for wallpapers that might tear easily.

VINYL WALLPAPER:

Vinyl wallpaper is the most popular type of covering because of its versatility. You can choose from a wide range of vinyl papers like the thick solid sheet vinyl paper or vinyl coated fabric that has more of a texture to it.

NON-WOVEN WALLPAPER:

If you’re looking to go eco-friendly, non-woven wallpaper might be the choice for you. Its breathable and you can wash it so chances of mold are very low. It is easy to remove and typically comes down in large pieces.

DIGITALLY PRINTED WALLPAPER:

A budget-friendly choice might be printed wallpaper. This is produced at high quantities and is usually a lower quality than most vinyl wallpapers so you need to be careful as it tears easily.

FLOCK WALLPAPER:

If you’re looking to add grandeur to a room, you might consider flock wallpaper. It is velvety to the touch and leads the pack when it comes to high-end options. Be careful though, flock wallpaper is delicate, difficult to apply and equally difficult to remove.

Wallpaper Pattern Repeats

There are three types of pattern repeats and it is really important to know which one you have so you can plan the application correctly.

1. Straight Match: This pattern design will match if every strip is hung from the exact same height on the wall.
2. Random Match: This pattern will match up nicely regardless of where each strip is placed.
3. Drop Match: This type of pattern will require you to buy extra because in order to get the designs to match up, you’ll be cutting away pieces to ensure perfect symmetry throughout the application.

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