We provide professional wallpaper removal services nationwide for homeowners who need old wallcoverings removed cleanly without damaging drywall or trim. Request a quote today.
Wallpaper Removal as a Wall-Surface Reset
Most homes start this job by removing wallpaper so the walls can be repainted, but the existing wall finish determines how safely the paper can be lifted. Stripping a wallcovering that’s been pasted over multiple coats of primer can tear the thin drywall facing, especially at corners and ceiling lines. The entire job depends on what type of wallpaper and backing is bonded to the wall—specifically, how it releases from drywall without damaging the substrate—so the next step is choosing the right removal approach for that wallpaper type.
Removal Approach by Wallpaper Material and Backing
The right method depends on whether the wallpaper acts like a single paper layer, a plastic-coated surface, or a mixed backing that can delaminate. Once the backing’s behavior is identified, stripping or steaming can be planned to avoid lifting drywall paper or leaving adhesive behind in patches.
- Traditional paper wallpaper – paste-soaked fibers absorb water
- Vinyl wallpaper (painted or unpainted) – plastic face repels water
- Peel-and-stick wallpaper – dry-release layer lifts in sheets
- Non-woven wallpaper – fabric backing remains while the top layer releases
- Grasscloth or textured paper – fibers trap adhesive within the weave
Vinyl Wallpaper Removal Without Damaging Drywall Paper
Vinyl’s plastic face blocks water, so steaming through it often only dampens the surface instead of loosening the paste. The practical fix is to score the vinyl with a scoring tool, then apply steam or a wallpaper-removal gel to the punctured layer so it can reach the adhesive bed. After the covering is lifted, any adhesive residue is worked off with warm water and a scraper, using gentle pressure to avoid gouging drywall tape and paper at the seams.
How Much Does Wallpaper Removal Cost?
Wallpaper Removal typically costs between $850 and $2,650 per job, since pricing varies based on how many wallpaper layers are on the wall and whether the backing needs steam or a chemical gel to release cleanly. Costs also increase for heavier vinyl or grasscloth, because more time is needed to score the surface, scrape adhesive from seams, and protect drywall paper and trim during cleanup.
Our Service Area
We provide services nationwide, including in the following cities:
Alabama
- Anniston, AL
- Birmingham, AL
- Decatur, AL
- Dothan, AL
- Florence, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Selma, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
- El Dorado, AR
- Fayetteville, AR
- Fort Smith, AR
- Jonesboro, AR
- Little Rock, AR
- Pine Bluff, AR
- Rogers, AR
- Springdale, AR
California
- Bakersfield, CA
- Chico, CA
- El Centro, CA
- Eureka, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Modesto, CA
- Monterey, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Palm Springs, CA
- Redding, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Salinas, CA
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Santa Maria, CA
- Stockton, CA
- Visalia, CA
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Florida
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Fort Myers, FL
- Fort Pierce, FL
- Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Gainesville, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Melbourne, FL
- Miami, FL
- Naples, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Panama City, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Sarasota, FL
- St. Petersburg, FL
- Tallahassee, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
- Bloomington, IL
- Champaign, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Harrisburg, IL
- Moline, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Quincy, IL
- Rock Island, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Urbana, IL
Indiana
- Elkhart, IN
- Evansville, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Indianapolis, IN
- Lafayette, IN
- South Bend, IN
- Terre Haute, IN
Iowa
- Ames, IA
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Davenport, IA
- Des Moines, IA
- Dubuque, IA
- Iowa City, IA
- Keokuk, IA
- Mason City, IA
- Ottumwa, IA
- Sioux City, IA
- Waterloo, IA
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
- Alexandria, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Monroe, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Shreveport, LA
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
- Alpena, MI
- Battle Creek, MI
- Bay City, MI
- Cadillac, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Flint, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Marquette, MI
- Saginaw, MI
- Traverse City, MI
Minnesota
Mississippi
- Biloxi, MS
- Columbus, MS
- Greenville, MS
- Greenwood, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Jackson, MS
- Laurel, MS
- Meridian, MS
- Starkville, MS
- Tupelo, MS
- West Point, MS
Missouri
- Cape Girardeau, MO
- Columbia, MO
- Hannibal, MO
- Jefferson City, MO
- Joplin, MO
- Kansas City, MO
- Kirksville, MO
- Springfield, MO
- St. Joseph, MO
- St. Louis, MO
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York
- Albany, NY
- Binghamton, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Corning, NY
- Elmira, NY
- New York, NY
- Plattsburgh, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Schenectady, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Troy, NY
- Utica, NY
- Watertown, NY
North Carolina
- Asheville, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Durham, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, NC
- High Point, NC
- New Bern, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Washington, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Winston-Salem, NC
North Dakota
Ohio
- Akron, OH
- Canton, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Lima, OH
- Steubenville, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Zanesville, OH
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
- Altoona, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Hazleton, PA
- Johnstown, PA
- Lancaster, PA
- Lebanon, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Scranton, PA
- State College, PA
- Wilkes-Barre, PA
- York, PA
Rhode Island
South Carolina
- Aiken, SC
- Anderson, SC
- Charleston, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Florence, SC
- Greenville, SC
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- Spartanburg, SC
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
- Abilene, TX
- Amarillo, TX
- Austin, TX
- Beaumont, TX
- Brownsville, TX
- Bryan, TX
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Dallas, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- Harlingen, TX
- Houston, TX
- Laredo, TX
- Longview, TX
- Lubbock, TX
- Lufkin, TX
- McAllen, TX
- Midland, TX
- Nacogdoches, TX
- Odessa, TX
- Port Arthur, TX
- San Angelo, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Sherman, TX
- Sweetwater, TX
- Temple, TX
- Texarkana, TX
- Tyler, TX
- Victoria, TX
- Waco, TX
- Weslaco, TX
- Wichita Falls, TX
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
- Bristol, VA
- Charlottesville, VA
- Harrisonburg, VA
- Lynchburg, VA
- Newport News, VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Petersburg, VA
- Portsmouth, VA
- Richmond, VA
- Roanoke, VA
Washington
West Virginia
- Beckley, WV
- Bluefield, WV
- Charleston, WV
- Clarksburg, WV
- Huntington, WV
- Oak Hill, WV
- Parkersburg, WV
- Weston, WV
- Wheeling, WV
Wisconsin
- Appleton, WI
- Eau Claire, WI
- Green Bay, WI
- La Crosse, WI
- Madison, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
- Rhinelander, WI
- Superior, WI
- Wausau, WI