Professional Wallpaper Removal

Service Overview

Removing old wallpaper is often the essential first step in any wall renovation project. Whether you are preparing for new wallpaper installation or switching to paint, proper removal is critical for achieving a smooth, professional result. Moe's Wallcoverings provides expert wallpaper removal services that protect your drywall or plaster while completely eliminating old wallcovering, adhesive residue, and backing material.

• Complete removal of old wallpaper, backing, and adhesive
• Drywall protection and damage prevention
• Surface repair for gouges, tears, and imperfections
• Skim coating for a perfectly smooth finish when needed
• Priming for new wallpaper or paint application
• Multi-layer wallpaper removal for homes with multiple generations of wallcovering

Our Removal Process

Protecting Your Drywall

One of the biggest risks of DIY wallpaper removal is damage to the underlying drywall. Aggressive scraping, excessive moisture, and improper techniques can tear the paper face of drywall, gouge the surface, or cause water damage that leads to mold growth. Our professional approach minimizes these risks through careful technique and experience.

We use the right combination of scoring, steaming, and chemical softening for each specific wallpaper type. Vinyl-coated papers require different treatment than traditional paste papers, and multi-layer situations demand patience and precision. Our team knows exactly how much moisture to apply and how long to let it work before stripping, preventing the over-saturation that causes drywall damage.

When we do encounter existing wall damage during removal, we repair it as part of our service. Minor gouges are filled and sanded smooth, and larger areas of damage can be skim-coated to create a perfectly flat surface ready for your next wall treatment.

Post-Removal Surface Preparation

After wallpaper removal, the wall surface needs proper preparation before any new treatment can be applied. Our post-removal prep services include:

• Thorough cleaning to remove all adhesive residue
• Sanding to smooth any rough patches or raised areas
• Filling and patching holes, gouges, and imperfections
• Skim coating for walls that need a completely smooth surface
• Primer application appropriate for the next wall treatment
• Moisture testing for walls that may have absorbed excess water

Whether you plan to install new wallpaper or switch to paint, we ensure your walls are perfectly prepared for the next step.

Materials & Surfaces

• Vinyl and vinyl-coated wallpaper removal
• Traditional paste-applied paper removal
• Pre-pasted wallpaper removal
• Fabric-backed wallcovering removal
• Multi-layer wallpaper removal
• Removal from drywall, plaster, and paneling surfaces

Pricing Factors

• Total wall area requiring wallpaper removal
• Type of wallpaper and adhesive used
• Number of wallpaper layers present
• Wall substrate condition (drywall vs. plaster)
• Extent of surface repair needed after removal
• Whether skim coating is required

Contact us for a free assessment and estimate for your wallpaper removal project.

Why Choose Moe's for Wallpaper Removal

• Professional techniques that protect your walls
• Complete removal including adhesive residue
• Surface repair and preparation included
• Clean, efficient work with minimal mess
• Experience with all wallpaper types and wall surfaces

Areas We Serve

Our wallpaper installation services are available throughout the greater Philadelphia area, including:

Frequently Asked Questions