Wallpaper Removal Services in Greater Boston & MetroWest

Wallpaper removal is one of the most deceptively difficult jobs in home renovation. Done wrong, it tears drywall, leaves adhesive residue, and creates a surface that won’t hold paint properly. Lima Painting has removed wallpaper in hundreds of homes across Greater Boston and MetroWest — and we have the tools, experience, and patience to do it cleanly, no matter what’s underneath.

Why Wallpaper Removal Is Best Left to Professionals

Most homeowners who try to remove wallpaper themselves end up damaging the drywall beneath it. Old wallpaper — especially multiple layers — bonds tightly to drywall paper facing over time. Pull it wrong and you pull the drywall facing with it, leaving gouges and torn surfaces that require extensive repair before painting. Lima Painting’s crew knows how to score, soak, and strip wallpaper without damaging the wall underneath — and when damage does occur, we repair it properly before any paint goes on.

What Our Wallpaper Removal Service Includes

Every wallpaper removal project includes:

Protecting floors and furniture before any work begins
Scoring the wallpaper surface to allow solution to penetrate
Applying professional-grade wallpaper removal solution
Careful hand-stripping to remove paper and adhesive cleanly
Cleaning residual adhesive from the wall surface
Skim coating or patching any drywall damage uncovered during removal
Priming walls to prepare for paint
A final inspection before we hand the walls back to you

We don’t consider the job done until your walls are smooth, clean, and ready for paint. That’s the Lima Painting standard.

What About Multiple Layers?

Older homes throughout Greater Boston — Victorians in Newton, Colonials in Brookline, and Cape Cods throughout MetroWest — often have multiple layers of wallpaper applied over decades. Each additional layer adds complexity and time to the removal process. Lima Painting has experience with multi-layer removal and will give you an honest assessment and clear estimate before any work begins. No surprises.

Wallpaper Removal Followed by Painting

Most homeowners want to paint after wallpaper removal — and Lima Painting does both. Having the same crew handle removal and painting ensures the walls are properly prepared before paint goes on. We won’t paint over a wall that isn’t ready. If we remove your wallpaper, you can trust that the surface underneath is properly repaired, primed, and ready for a flawless paint finish.

Why Greater Boston Homeowners Choose Lima Painting for Wallpaper Removal

Fully licensed and insured — Home Improvement Contractor #185242
No subcontractors — Juan and his crew handle every job personally
Experience with all wallpaper types including multi-layer and fabric-backed
Proper drywall repair included — we don’t just strip and leave
Transparent pricing and clear written estimates
Proven track record across Newton, Framingham, Brookline, Wellesley, and surrounding communities

Wallpaper Removal Service Areas

Lima Painting provides wallpaper removal services throughout Greater Boston and MetroWest, including:

Not sure if we cover your area?

Give Juan a call at 781-540-1517 — we’re happy to help.

Get a Free Wallpaper Removal Estimate

Ready to get rid of that old wallpaper? Lima Painting offers free, no-obligation estimates for homeowners throughout Greater Boston and MetroWest. Give Juan a call at 781-540-1517 or fill out our contact form to get started. We typically respond within one business day.