Removing wallpaper, especially those decades-old wallpapers with layers and layers of them, is a huge pain. If you have previous experience removing wallpaper as a DIY-er, you know how tedious and agonizing it was. You may have even accidentally damaged the drywall because of prolonged soaking. So, you don’t want to do it again; instead, you want another to help with wallpaper removal. But is it OK to ask painters to help with wallpaper removal?
Yes, it is OK to ask residential painters to help with wallpaper removal. It is recommended. Professional painters have the skills, expertise, and tools to do the job correctly. If you fear damaging your walls (again) while trying to remove that stubborn wallpaper, you can contact professional residential painters in your area. However, not all professional residential painters offer wallpaper removal, so it is best to ask them if they do.
Benefits of hiring a professional residential painter to remove wallpaper
As a responsible homeowner, you take pride in maintaining your property. If you have an old, outdated wallpaper that has become an eyesore, it’s time to get rid of it.
But for such a tricky and delicate job like wallpaper removal, you may wish to avoid the risk and not do it.
When you don’t have any experience in wallpaper removal or don’t feel confident in tackling the job, it is best to hire a professional residential painter. They will remove the old wallpaper and paint the walls (or install new wallpaper) on your behalf. Doing so will restore and update your home’s look and go a long way in optimizing your home’s property value, which is essential, especially if you plan to sell it.
Pros will get the job right (and safely) the first time. Make no mistake about it: removing years- or even decades-old wallpaper is more challenging than it looks. You might be tempted to tackle the job by yourself to save money. However, you might underestimate the amount of time, effort, and dedication this job requires.
There are often more steps than merely removing the paper. And it’s not a quick job to deal with – soaking the wallpaper, scraping off the loose wallpaper, smoothening over any flaws or exposed drywall seams, priming, and painting.
Another fact you should know about wallpaper removal is that every job may be unique, depending on the type of wallpaper. Some wallpapers require only soaking, some require steaming, and others need special chemicals. But no matter what type of wallpaper, every project is sure to be intricate and needs someone’s total attention to detail. If you don’t have the patience to sit and deal with the same wall for several hours, don’t think of attempting this job in the first place.
Also, if you don’t know how to do it safely, you’d end up damaging the drywall or, worse, making the mistake of cutting your home’s electrical wiring behind the walls.
So, it’s best to hand the job to the experts who deal with painting and home improvement. They know how to remove old wallpaper efficiently and safely.
The pros have the right tools and equipment.
You will be mistaken if you think wallpaper removal only requires a little time and effort. But if you’ve never done it, you’ll realize that you need to invest in some tools to get started.
You will need a spray bottle with water, a scraper or putty knife, primer, and paint. Suppose the wallpaper is older (thus, makes it more stubborn to remove or has several layers), or the wallpaper has a vinyl coating. In that case, you may need other things like special chemicals, a wallpaper steamer, and rubberized gloves and goggles for protection. For this project, you’ll also need other things like drop cloths, paint brushes, rollers, and other tools.
You can indeed buy these tools from your local store. But quality materials mean higher price tags, which may be used only once. You may never use them again for a long time. On the other hand, if you want to save money by buying cheap but inferior materials, you cut corners, which means you’d end up with poor results.
Instead of spending your fortune on tools and equipment, invest it in hiring professional painters in your area who are also experts in wallpaper removal.
It will save you time and energy.
The most convenient reason to hire wallpaper removal professionals is to save time and effort. Hiring a pro also saves you from the frustration of tackling the project by yourself. And this is why outsourcing the job to professionals is of great value. You enjoy the convenience and long-lasting results.
If you need help with wallpaper removal, contact Custom Painting, Inc. today with a wallpaper removal and painting project at (925) 294-8062, or visit our website and request a free estimate.
