The Three T's of Wallpaper Remodeling

When buying a new property, you encounter functional and cosmetic problems. Getting these projects done can be daunting. It is also challenging to know how to accomplish it efficiently based on cost, time, and quality. Removing wallpaper is one of the projects that can slow down your home remodeling goals because it is difficult to know the most efficient process to deal with the wallpaper, not to mention the severe inconvenience to slapping some paint on the walls and moving on with your other projects. In this article, you can learn about the cheapest, the balanced, and the most expensive ways to remove wallpaper.

1. The cheapest way to remove wallpaper is to have yourself scrape it off or have it primed and painted by you or a professional. Scraping requires scalding hot water applied to the wall with a sponge and thick gloves. To paint it, oil prime the wall to seal all the edges and throw on whatever color you want, either by you or a professional. The surrounding wall finishes and textures can potentially make this method provide an undesirable finish unless this is an accent wall. If it is an accent wall, you can get creative with it, as it is a single wall, different from the rest.

2. The best bang for your buck; the balanced way; is to entrust a professional to seal the wall with oil primer, hide the edges of the wallpaper with joint compound, and apply the necessary finish. This method, practiced by us at Horton Remodeling, is a surefire way to eliminate wallpaper, providing you with peace of mind and a high-quality result.

3. The most expensive method is to hire someone to scrape off the wallpaper and skim over the wall to fill in voids and defects. This method requires removing it with hot water or a steamer first.

Here is some before and after photos of number 2!

Above is the process of priming the wallpaper, coating its seams, texturing the wall to match surrounding walls, and painting!

No matter which method you choose, the wallpaper adhesive typically holds the wallpaper permanently. When it is sealed with an oil primer first, the end result will last another lifetime, as though it is a part of the home. The balanced method is typically the best route because it provides an optimal finish while compromising on the work required. May your next home remodeling project go well without the stress of wrestling with wallpaper.