Wallpaper Removal in New Castle, DE

Generally, no. The Historic Area Commission's design guidelines say it doesn't review interior work unless it changes the building's exterior appearance, and doesn't review paint colors when the work is limited to repainting. Its review covers construction, alterations, additions, demolition and fences in the historic districts. If your project touches the outside of the house, check with the city first.

Historic plaster is worth keeping and repairing. Hairline cracks can be filled, cracks that reopen seasonally can be taped with fiberglass mesh and joint compound, and sound but uneven walls, which are common after old wallpaper comes off, can be lined or skim coated. New plaster patches need time to cure and an alkali-resistant primer before paint.

Yes. We remove wallpaper and prep walls for paint in homes throughout New Castle, DE, including Old New Castle, Washington Park, Shawtown and Dobbinsville. Same day estimates are available.

It can be. Older homes are more likely to have several layers of paper, or paper hung on plaster, which takes more time and more careful repair afterward. Newer homes have their own catch: paper hung on unprimed drywall can tear the drywall face when it comes off.

Skim coating is a thin layer of joint compound spread over a wall to smooth it out. It's sometimes needed when removal leaves a rough or damaged surface, and we'll let you know if your walls need it.

Yes. Borders come off the same way, and the strip of wall behind them usually needs extra cleaning and a little patching so it blends in with the rest.

Often. Humidity can make the paper and adhesive stubborn, and there is less room to work. Any mildew behind the paper also has to be cleaned up before the wall is primed.

Yes. Once the walls are clean, repaired and primed, they can be painted as part of the same project, so you only deal with one company.