Need Wallpaper Removal in North York?
Wallpaper that looked fine twenty years ago dates a room fast. Floral borders, textured vinyl, and dark dining-room papers come off North York homes every week.
Removal is messy work. Steam, water, and old adhesive turn a room into paste unless the floors and vents are sealed first. We contain the mess and haul the stripped paper out.
The wall is rarely paint-ready when the paper is down. Glue residue, torn drywall face, and plaster gouges need skim coating before colour goes on. We handle strip to paint as one job.
What Wallpaper Removal Actually Takes
We test a corner first. Some papers strip dry. Others need steam and scoring. Vinyl on unprimed drywall tears the face if you rush it.
Adhesive gets neutralized or scraped until the wall is clean. Paint over glue and the new colour peels in sheets.
Skim coating fills tears and texture left behind. A quick coat of paint over a rough wall shows every seam under side light.
Once walls are flat, we prime and paint. See interior painting for the full repaint after removal.
Wallpaper Services in North York
Full room stripping
Score, steam, and remove wallpaper with floors and trim protected.
Glue removal and wall repair
Adhesive washed or scraped, tears filled, and surfaces skimmed flat.
Prime and paint after removal
One crew takes the room from paper to finished colour.
Border and accent removal
Chair rails, borders, and single feature walls stripped without damaging adjoining paint.
Condo and rental units
Quiet tools, protected hallways, and fast turnaround for landlords refreshing between tenants.
Wallpaper installation
New paper hung square with proper primer when you want pattern back on one wall.
Why choose us
Why North York Homeowners Choose Us
We prep older homes the safe way
A lot of North York housing predates 1960, so we treat lead paint as a given, not a surprise we find halfway through. We contain the dust and prep wet.
Low-odour paint you can live with
We use low-VOC, low-odour paint, so you are not driven out of the house for days. Less smell, a faster return to the room, and it is safe around kids and pets.
Clean crews that actually show up
Floors and furniture get covered, the site gets cleaned every day, and we walk the finished job with you before we call it done. We are 100% insured and licensed in Ontario.
Fifteen years on the tools, backed for three
Our crews average fifteen years of painting, rated 5.0 across 67 Google reviews, with a three-year warranty on the workmanship.
Nine Things Worth Knowing Before You Remove Wallpaper
- Test a patch first. Dry stripping saves time when the paper releases clean.
- Steam softens stubborn vinyl. Scoring lets moisture reach the glue layer.
- Protect outlets and switches. Water and electricity do not mix.
- Expect skim work after. Barely any wall is paint-ready when paper comes down.
- Prime before colour. Leftover glue tint bleeds through cheap paint.
- Plan more time than DIY videos suggest. Whole rooms take days, not hours.
- Ventilate well. Steam and adhesive smell linger in closed rooms.
- Check for lead on pre-1960 plaster. Old paper can hide layers that need safe prep.
- Book paint at the same time. One crew means no gap with half-finished walls.
FAQ
Wallpaper Removal Questions, Answered
Can you remove wallpaper without damaging drywall?
Usually yes with steam and patience. Unprimed drywall can tear. We repair face damage before paint.
Do you install new wallpaper too?
Yes, on accent walls when you want pattern back after the rest is painted.
How long does removal take?
A typical bedroom runs one to two days for strip and skim. Whole homes depend on how many rooms have paper.
Can you paint right after?
After skim and prime cure, yes. We often quote strip, skim, and paint together.
Is it safe in older homes?
We treat pre-1960 walls carefully and contain dust if lead layers are possible.
Do you work in condos?
Yes. We follow building rules for hours, elevators, and hallway protection.
Is there a warranty on the paint after?
Yes, three years on painted surfaces when we complete the full prep and finish.
How do I get a price?
Call or use the form. We look at the paper type and wall condition on site.