Skip to content
Serving Miami and nearby cities Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · (561) 933-9440

Hialeah Gardens Wallpaper Stripping Service

The short answer

WallStyle Installers strips wallpaper and borders from Hialeah Gardens homes, then removes leftover paste, fixes damaged drywall or plaster and seals the walls. The result is a smooth surface ready for paint or new paper.

Stripping wallpaper looks like a weekend project until you are three hours into one wall with a putty knife and a spray bottle. WallStyle Installers removes old wallpaper for homeowners in Hialeah Gardens, about 19 miles north of our Miami base, and leaves the walls clean, repaired and primed. On this page we compare doing it yourself with hiring it out, describe the tools and techniques we rely on and explain the finishing work that makes the wall ready for whatever comes next.

DIY or Professional Removal?

If the paper is strippable and was hung over a primed wall, removal can be simple enough to handle yourself. Pull up a corner: if the face peels away in large sheets and the wall underneath looks intact, you are in good shape. If it tears into small pieces, leaves a stubborn backing or pulls brown drywall paper with it, the job will be slow and the risk of damage climbs.

Professional removal makes sense for multiple rooms, painted-over paper, several layers, high ceilings, stairwells or walls you plan to repaper soon. We bring the tools and the patience, and we fix the damage that removal almost always causes.

Time is the hidden cost of doing it yourself. A homeowner working alone might spend a full weekend on one bedroom and still find patches of backing and paste left behind. Rented steamers are heavy, hot and awkward on a ladder, and chemical removers need ventilation in a closed-up house. If you are planning to sell, paint before a move-in date or start a new design right after, a crew that does this regularly can clear the walls faster and with less guesswork about what lies underneath.

Tools and Techniques

We pick the approach based on a test area, then apply it consistently across the room.

  • Perforating tools that let moisture through vinyl or painted surfaces
  • Steamers for older papers and multiple layers
  • Gel removers that cling to vertical surfaces
  • Wide, flexible scrapers to lift softened paper without gouging
  • Sponges and clean water for washing off paste
  • Sealing primer for any torn drywall face

Protecting the Rest of the Room

Removal is wet work. Water, steam and pulp end up on floors and baseboards, so we cover flooring with absorbent drop cloths and tape plastic along the baseboard. Outlets and switches get covered, and we keep moisture away from electrical boxes.

Furniture should be moved to the center of the room or out entirely. Window treatments near the walls are best taken down, since wet paper and scraping can splash onto fabric.

Finishing the Walls

Once the paper is off, leftover adhesive must go. Paint applied over paste can crack and peel, and new wallpaper may not grip evenly. We wash each wall until it feels clean and not slippery, then let it dry.

Next comes repair. Torn drywall paper is sealed with a primer before skim coating so it does not blister. Gouges get filled, edges sanded and any cracks in plaster finishes over block are patched. A final coat of primer evens out the wall and prepares it for the next finish.

Tell us what you plan to put on the walls next. Flat paint can hide small flaws, while a glossy finish or a thin new wallpaper shows every ripple, so the amount of skim coating depends on the end result you want.

Florida Humidity and Older Paper

In a climate this humid, especially from May through October, wallpaper that has been up a long time often behaves unevenly. Edges may lift while the center is bonded tight, and vinyl in bathrooms can hide mildew. When we find staining or a musty smell, we treat the surface and let you know so you can check for a leak or ventilation issue.

During hurricane season, which runs June 1 through November 30, we make sure walls are dry and sealed before leaving if a storm is approaching.

Book Removal

Send photos of the paper, a close-up of a seam and the rooms involved through our contact form. We will schedule a test patch and give you a clear plan. We also handle wallpaper removal in Hialeah, Medley, Doral, Miami Springs and Sweetwater.

More services in Hialeah Gardens

Related

What to expect

How a visit goes

  1. Honest assessment

    If a wall is too damp, too textured or a poor match for the paper you picked, we say so and suggest a fix or an alternative before work begins.

  2. Careful layout

    We measure, check pattern repeats and plan where each strip lands so the finished room looks balanced from the doorway.

  3. Clean, respectful work

    Floors and furniture are covered, fixtures are removed and replaced, and paste and trimmings are cleaned up before we go.

FAQ

Common questions

Don’t see your question? Call (561) 933-9440 and we’ll talk it through.

How do I know if my wallpaper is strippable?

Lift a corner and pull slowly. If it comes away in large sheets without tearing the wall, it is likely strippable.

Does steam damage drywall?

Too much can soften it. We steam in sections and scrape promptly to limit moisture exposure.

Can you remove wallpaper from a ceiling?

Yes. Ceilings take more setup and care, but the same methods apply.

What if there are several layers?

Multiple layers take longer, but steam and scoring usually work through them one at a time.

Will you prime the walls after removal?

Yes. We wash, repair and prime so the walls are ready for paint or new wallpaper.

Ready to plan your walls?

Tell us about the room, the paper you have in mind and your timing. We will set up a visit to look at the walls and talk through the next steps.

Request Service Call (561) 933-9440
Call (561) 933-9440 Request Service