If your looking for a reliable painting contractor that can handle your wallpaper removal in Columbus then your in luck.
We know that when it comes to wallpaper removal things can get sticky! We have seen it all from thick vinyl paper that comes off with ease to thin un sized papers that peels off one inch at a time. If you are one of the brave home owners who have tackled this on your own and are now ready for paint, check out our page on interior painting here!
Wallpaper Removal
What to expect when we remove your wallpaper.
We take wallpaper removal serious here at Profect. After all prep is the key to success in the painting world. We begin with a NO BS transparent approach to pricing wallpaper removal. Our price includes removal of the wallpaper as well as the necessary work to prepare the walls after removal. This includes patch and skim to areas damaged during the process. Its important to note a lot of wallpaper removers in Columbus will start the process only to hit you with extra fees to actually prepare the walls for painting.
Its a sticky and tedious journey more times than not. Thats why we protect your floors and baseboards prior to applying the necessary liquids used to loosen the glues behind the wallpaper. Some heavier papers like grass cloth require an ample soaking while others require perforation prior to the use of steam generators.
Your home is cleaned after each room or at the end of each day. Wallpaper removed will be bagged and removed to prevent the mess spreading!
Remember when we mentioned prep is key with wallpaper removal? Lets talk about that glue! It must go. We mean all of it. Grab the sponge lets wipe some walls. Most glues can be removed with warm water and a sponge. When the glue wont budge we turn to professional removers from our partners at Sherwin Williams.
When to prime after wallpaper removal?
The Great Debate among wallpaper removers!
Lets talk primers! In Ohio a law was passed January 1st 2024 banning Oil Based paints typically guilty of high VOCs. (The harmful and invisible vapor). This unfortunate part is most of the time those walls need a primer that can seal those glues in and provide a bondable surface for your new paint. A quick call to one of the smartest guys we know at SW, Mr Sam S. tells us that we should use n Alkyd base such as Shellac or Extreme Block. ​
Now there are some instances where a primer can be skipped but do it at your own risk. Hidden glues can cause problems from paint bubbling to alligatoring (where the paint cracks like a wrinkled piece of lizard tale!)
Have we mentioned how fun wallpaper removal can be? we are Profect Painters, reputable wallpaper removal contractors ready to serve you!
Can you just paint over my wallpaper?
Ultimately the answer is....yes you can paint over wallpaper.
We do not recommend taking this route though. This is really just a quick underwhelming solution that doesnt really save you much over the real deal if hiring a reputable wallpaper removal company in the Columbus area.
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First we start with a clear primer/sealer. this goes over the paper to create a bonding surface for the next steps.
Next we use joint compound to skim coat each seam. (the area each sheet of wallpaper meets the next.
From here we sand these areas smooth and begin the painting. During painting its still common for areas to curl or raise. We deal with these as we go!
Still looking for a wallpaper removal company in Columbus? follow the link below to schedule a free consultation.
How much is Wallpaper Removal?
What you have been waiting for. The cost to remove wallpaper in Columbus Ohio.
While prices for wallpaper removal vary from one paint contractor to the next. This section should give you a good idea of what to expect. The average bedroom measuring 15x12 with 8 foot ceilings will be 432 square feet of wallpaper to be removed. Depending on the paper this will take around 5 hours to completely remove and bag the mess. Again with wallpaper removal there are variables from job to job. This in a tough job could be 8 hours. Where in a dream world maybe 3. In Columbus the average painting contractor is going to charge between $50-$80 dollars. Remember we are talking about reputable insured paint contractors in Columbus Ohio. This may not apply to your uncle Jim on your dads side if he has a weekend free and needs an extra buck. So lets use $65 an hour. At this rate your wallpaper removal portion will cost you $325 prior to primer and paint.
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Some variables to keep in mind when applying this to your home.
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High Ceilings mean more time spent
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Rough or heavily damaged walls will require skim work. This can run $1.25 -$2.00 a square foot.
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Lots of furniture or obstacles. Slows the flow and makes it tough to be efficient.
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Multiple Layers of paper. THIS IS THE HIDDEN WHAMMY! its tough to know what previous owners have done to cut corners. Remember that part about painting over wallpaper??
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