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Clearing Walls Down to a Paintable Surface

Andy's Pro Painting removes old wallpaper and prepares walls for paint or texture throughout Sacramento.

Your Sacramento home might have wallpaper installed decades ago, layered over older paper, or glued directly to bare drywall without a primer coat underneath. Removing it without tearing the drywall face requires the right tools, enough moisture to soften the adhesive, and patience to peel sections slowly instead of yanking them off in chunks. When wallpaper comes down improperly, it leaves torn paper facing, gouges in the drywall, and adhesive residue that telegraphs through primer and paint no matter how many coats you apply.

Andy's Pro Painting removes wallpaper from Sacramento homes using scoring, steaming, and chemical solutions that loosen adhesive without damaging the wall underneath. The process includes peeling the paper, scraping off remaining backing and glue, cleaning the surface, and repairing any drywall damage caused by the original installation. Once the wall is clean and dry, it is ready for texture matching, priming, and painting so the finished surface looks smooth and feels solid.

If your Sacramento home has outdated wallpaper that needs to come down before painting, request a wallpaper removal estimate with Andy's Pro Painting.

Questions about the process usually come up early

Homeowners in Sacramento typically ask about removal methods, how long it takes, and what kind of damage might be found underneath the wallpaper. Understanding what happens during removal helps you know what to expect and what additional work might be needed before the wall is ready for paint.

How is wallpaper removed without damaging the drywall?
The wallpaper is scored to allow moisture or chemical stripper to reach the adhesive, then peeled slowly in sections to avoid tearing the drywall face. Any backing or glue left behind is scraped off and the wall is washed clean before repairs or painting begin.
What happens if the wallpaper was installed directly on bare drywall?
Wallpaper installed without primer bonds directly to the paper facing of the drywall, which often tears when the wallpaper is removed. Those areas need to be patched, sanded, and primed before texture or paint can be applied.
How long does wallpaper removal take?
Removal time depends on the size of the area, the number of wallpaper layers, and how well the adhesive releases. Most rooms take one to two days including cleaning, drying, and minor repairs, but larger or more complex jobs may take longer.
Why do older Sacramento homes often have wallpaper removal challenges?
Older homes frequently have multiple layers of wallpaper, paper installed over unprepared drywall, or adhesives that have hardened over decades. These conditions make removal slower and increase the likelihood of finding drywall damage that needs repair before painting.
What is done after the wallpaper is removed?
The wall is cleaned to remove adhesive residue, inspected for damage, and repaired if needed. Once the surface is dry and stable, it is textured to match the surrounding walls and primed so it is ready for paint.

Andy's Pro Painting removes wallpaper from Sacramento homes, cleaning walls down to bare drywall and repairing damage so surfaces are ready for texture and paint. If your home has outdated wallpaper that needs to come down, get in touch with Andy's Pro Painting to schedule an estimate.

Removing adhesive completely prevents future paint problems

Wallpaper removal in Sacramento starts with scoring the surface to allow moisture or chemical strippers to penetrate the paper and reach the adhesive layer underneath. Steam or solution is applied to soften the glue, then the paper is peeled away in sections, working slowly to avoid tearing the drywall face. Any backing or adhesive left behind is scraped off and the wall is washed to remove residue that would otherwise prevent primer from bonding.

Once the wallpaper is removed and the surface is clean, you will see smooth, bare drywall without sticky patches, bumps, or paper fibers embedded in the surface. The wall will feel dry and solid, and primer will absorb evenly instead of beading up over hidden adhesive spots. These details matter because any residue left behind will cause paint to peel, bubble, or fail to adhere properly even if the surface looks clean.

Wallpaper removal is often paired with drywall repair, texture matching, and interior painting so the entire wall is prepped, finished, and sealed in one project. Older Sacramento homes commonly have multiple layers of wallpaper or paper installed over unprepared drywall, which means removal may expose minor damage that needs patching before texture or paint can be applied. Addressing everything at once ensures the finished wall looks consistent and lasts without issues.