Why Should I Hire a Professional Wallpaper Removal Company?

1. Benefits of Pro Wallpaper Removal

You never know exactly how the wallpaper removal process will proceed once you start. You could encounter absolutely no problems and the old wallpaper will strip off effortlessly. Or, you could find that the wallpaper clings stubbornly to the walls and you cannot remove it without significant effort.

With a professional on the job, whatever issues you encounter will be within his knowledge base. He’ll know exactly how to deal with wallpaper that won’t loosen from the walls. He’ll also have the tools and equipment necessary to remove the wallpaper effectively in whatever conditions exist on your walls.

2. Types of Wallpaper

Wallpaper often has a decorative outer surface that sits on an under-layer backing with glue. The outer surface might be foil or it could have an acrylic finish coating the wallpaper. Some older wallpaper might even have a vinyl layer on the surface.

If the surface layer of the wallpaper is not porous, this complicates the removal process because the wallpaper solvent will not absorb through the wallpaper to activate with the glued under-layer. In this case, the professional will use a special tool that scores the entire surface of the wallpaper. This scoring creates small holes throughout the wallpaper that will facilitate absorption of the solvent for loosening and removing the wallpaper.

3. Age of Wallpaper/Difficulty of Removal

The way wallpaper separates and removes from walls depends on how the walls were prepared before hanging the wallpaper. If the wallpaper hangers primed the walls properly prior to hanging the wallpaper, you will probably find that the wallpaper comes off easily. If the wallpaper hangers did not prime and prepare the walls, the wallpaper will not remove easily and special tools and equipment will be necessary for the removal process.

You might have wallpaper that has a layer of paint over it. This situation creates a complicated removal process that will require a wallpaper steamer to loosen the wallpaper. The steaming process will be involved and messy – not pleasant for a do-it-yourselfer, but standard operating procedure for a professional with the right tools and the skills to handle these conditions.

4. Prevent Damage to Walls

The wallpaper removal process may involve saturating the wallpaper with a special solvent to separate it from the wall surface. This process can be risky because too much moisture may damage the walls. Drywall is especially vulnerable to damage from over application of wallpaper solvent.

During the removal process, the professional will need to scrape the walls carefully to prevent gouging or damaging the wall surface behind the wallpaper. The professional’s tools and specialized skills should ensure that the wallpaper comes off successfully without damaging walls.

5. Site Cleanup

The process of saturating the walls and scraping or peeling off wallpaper will create a significant mess. With drop cloths lining the floors beneath the walls, scraps of sodden wallpaper will quickly accumulate to create a large mess. Once the walls are free of every shred of wallpaper, cleaning up the mess will be the next task, which will involve gathering and then disposing the soggy wallpaper pieces. With a professional handling the job, you won’t need to worry about gathering and throwing away the wallpaper because this service will be a part of the overall services provided.

6. Wallpaper Removal Cost

The cost to remove wallpaper depends on several factors. The amount of wallpaper, the walls underneath, any special issues or conditions connected with the wallpaper and your geographical location will determine the final cost to remove the wallpaper. The average range in removal costs is between $139 and $565 and these prices include materials, labor and equipment.

7. Redbeacon

Once you decide that life is just too busy to wrangle with soggy wallpaper, it’s time to find the perfect professional who will remove it and leave your walls ready for a new look. Redbeacon can help you find an expert that you can count on to start and finish the job right. With Redbeacon involved, you can eliminate the hassle of hiring someone, checking references and worrying about experience and skills. Redbeacon does all this checking for you and only presents qualified professionals who will deliver high-quality results. You don’t even need to worry about overseeing or managing the work process because Redbeacon does this for you as well. You can also relax knowing that you’ve got Redbeacon’s satisfaction guarantee to assure that you’ll be satisfied with the work.

Give your walls a needed facelift and ditch the dingy wallpaper. Hire a professional for Wallpaper Removal today, for imagining the beautiful walls you’ll soon have should be enough to get you moving to initiate this home improvement project.

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