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Wallpaper in Shreveport for homes requiring professional removal and surface preparation
Older Louisiana homes frequently have wallpaper layered over plaster or drywall, and removing it incorrectly damages the substrate underneath. Justntime Painting provides wallpaper installation and removal services for interior projects where homeowners want to update spaces without hiring separate specialists for each phase. With 50 years of experience handling all interior surface treatments, the company addresses both removal challenges and the surface prep required before painting can begin. You avoid the common problem of hiring a wallpaper contractor, then discovering your painter will not work on the damaged walls left behind.
Wallpaper removal involves more than just pulling paper off the wall. Adhesive residue must be dissolved and removed completely, because any remaining glue creates texture problems under new paint. Removal techniques vary depending on whether the paper was applied over bare drywall, sealed surfaces, or previous wallpaper layers. Homes built before 1980 often have wallpaper glued directly to unsealed drywall, which makes removal more difficult because the paper facing can tear away from the gypsum core.
Arrange an on-site evaluation to assess your wallpaper type and underlying wall condition.
How Wallpaper Work Addresses Surface Preparation
The removal process starts with testing a small section to determine how the paper was installed and what removal method will work without damaging the wall. Steam, chemical strippers, or scoring tools get selected based on that test. Once the paper comes off, walls get washed to remove all adhesive, then inspected for damage that occurred either during removal or from years of moisture exposure behind the paper.
After wallpaper removal and surface repair, walls feel smooth to the touch and show no ridges, bubbles, or adhesive patches. Paint adheres uniformly across the entire surface instead of showing texture variations where glue remained. Rooms that previously felt dated or dark from patterned wallpaper gain a clean, open appearance once fresh paint goes up.
Wallpaper installation follows the reverse priority: surfaces must be properly sealed and primed so future removal does not destroy the drywall. Justntime Painting handles both installation and removal, which means the same contractor understands how to prepare walls for either outcome. The service includes surface evaluation, removal or installation, adhesive cleanup, and any skim coating needed to return walls to paintable condition.
Common Questions About This Service
Homeowners with older wallpaper often ask about removal difficulty, wall damage risks, and what condition the surfaces will be in afterward.
What happens if the wallpaper was glued directly to drywall?
Removal becomes more labor-intensive because the paper facing can tear, but careful technique and proper tools minimize damage, and any affected areas get skim-coated before painting.
How do you handle wallpaper in Shreveport homes with plaster walls?
Plaster tolerates removal better than drywall since the substrate remains solid, though any cracks or loose sections get repaired as part of the surface prep process.
Can you install wallpaper in rooms that will eventually be painted?
Yes, and applying proper primer beneath the wallpaper ensures future removal will not damage the wall, which matters for homeowners who may want to change finishes again in ten or fifteen years.
Why do some walls show damage after wallpaper comes off?
Moisture trapped behind non-breathable wallpaper or adhesive applied directly to unsealed drywall causes the most common damage, and both issues get addressed during surface preparation.
What is included in wallpaper removal service?
The service covers removal, adhesive cleanup, surface inspection, minor repairs, and skim coating where needed to create a smooth base for painting.
Justntime Painting serves as a complete interior contractor for wallpaper and painting services, eliminating the need for multiple specialists on a single project. Contact the company to review your wallpaper situation and discuss finish options.