Wallpaper removal

Wallpaper removal — Saint Vincent And The Grenadines

Before repainting or re-papering, old wallpaper often has to come off. Depending on paper type and layers, the worker uses stripping solution, a steamer and scraper, then cleans the wall. On Helplease, you describe your needs and the workers offering this service in Saint Vincent And The Grenadines are notified of your request.

What the service covers

• standard wallpaper;
• vinyl (peel top layer);
• non-woven paper;
• several layers;
• cleaning and preparing the wall.

Depending on what you agree with the worker, the job can include protecting floors, switching off and covering sockets, stripping, scraping, washing off glue residue and removing waste if agreed.

Key points

Water and electricity

Water and steam mean switching off power at the breaker and protecting sockets and switches first.

Steam and surface

A steamer can burn: it is used with gloves. On plasterboard, moisture is limited so the paper face is not damaged.

What affects the price

• area;
• type and number of layers;
• surface (plaster, plasterboard);
• waste removal;
• next preparation.

The rate is agreed with the worker based on these elements.

Frequently asked questions

How long does stripping take?

It depends on paper, layers and glue; describe them.

Will the wall be ready to paint?

Filling, sanding and primer are often needed; a skimming service exists.

Can I paint over old paper?

Generally not advised, as the result lasts less.

What information should I give?

Area, paper type, number of layers and wall type.