Wallpaper Removal

One of the more time-consuming challenges in a home renovation project is wallpaper removal and preparing walls for paint or new wallpaper. It often takes considerably longer than anticipated and ends up being a much messier job than expected.

At The Paper Puller Inc., we understand this. We also understand that many people don’t have that kind of time on their hands. That is why we do what we do! We specialize in professional wallpaper removal and wall preparation for residential and commercial properties in Lincoln, Nebraska. Whether you're updating a single room or tackling a larger renovation project, The Paper Puller can handle jobs of all sizes and help get your walls ready for their next look.

We provide free wallpaper removal estimates for customers in Lincoln.

If you are located 10 miles or more outside the city limits, we charge mileage for the estimate. Those charges are then applied to the first day of work.

Lead-Based Paint Safety

In addition to our wallpaper removal and wall preparation services, we have been trained and certified in lead-based paint safety. This helps protect the health and safety of our customers and their families, especially when working in older homes and buildings.

Federal law requires contractors disturbing painted surfaces in most pre-1978 homes, schools, and child care facilities to be certified and follow specific lead-safe work practices under the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule.

For more information about lead-based paint safety, potential lead exposure, and EPA requirements, visit www.epa.gov.

Wall Prep & Repair

Please check for availability before scheduling. With the popularity of our wallpaper removal services, we may refer you to a trusted drywaller for wall repairs.

Wall Repair After Wallpaper Removal

Removing wallpaper and other wall coverings can cause damage for many different reasons. One of the most common is that the walls weren't sealed properly before the wallpaper was installed.

For wallpaper adhesive to bond correctly, walls need a smooth, washable surface created with primer and paint. If nothing was applied beforehand, removing the wallpaper can tear and damage the drywall, leaving behind rough surfaces that need repair before painting or installing new wallpaper.

If the walls were only primed, you have about a 50/50 chance of damage. Painting without primer can be just as bad as applying nothing at all, with the paint and sometimes even the drywall coming off with the wallpaper.

Many people think of sizing as a sealer that helps make wallpaper easier to remove later. Sizing was originally made to go on bare plaster walls to create a barrier, giving wallpaper adhesive something to stick to. Drywall and many modern wallpaper products don't need sizing. They need the right primer and paint to help protect the wall underneath.

Wall & Ceiling Repair

Our wall preparation and repair services cover cracks, corners, holes, and most anything else that needs fixing on your walls and ceilings.

Foundation settling cracks show up in almost everyone's home at some point. They often form around doors and windows and can hide underneath wallpaper until it's removed. Corners can have similar problems, with drywall tape wrinkling or pulling away from the wall.

Holes from nails, wall anchors, bathroom tissue holders, or even angry teenagers can usually be fixed. But the damage we repair most often is caused by the wallpaper removal process itself.

After two decades of practice, we know how to get walls looking smooth and ready for their next step, whether that's a fresh coat of paint or new wallpaper.