Professional Wallpaper Removal in Denver, CO

Our Process

1. Assessment: We identify the wallpaper type (vinyl, non-woven, pre-pasted, etc.) and the adhesive used, which determines the best removal method.
2. Protection: We cover floors, furniture, and fixtures with protective sheeting to prevent water and adhesive damage.
3. Scoring (if needed): For vinyl-coated wallpapers, we score the surface to allow steam or solvent to penetrate the adhesive layer.
4. Steaming/Solvent Application: We use professional steamers or eco-friendly solvents to soften the adhesive, making removal easier and less damaging.
5. Stripping: Our team carefully removes the wallpaper in sections, minimizing damage to the underlying drywall or plaster.
6. Residue Removal: All remaining adhesive is scraped and washed away, leaving a clean surface.
7. Wall Preparation: We repair any minor damage, sand rough spots, and prime the walls so they are ready for new wallpaper or paint.

Protecting Your Drywall

One of the biggest risks of DIY wallpaper removal is damage to the underlying drywall. Aggressive scraping, excessive moisture, and improper technique can gouge, tear, or waterlog drywall, leading to costly repairs. Our professional approach minimizes these risks. We control moisture levels carefully, use the right tools for each wallpaper type, and work patiently to avoid damaging the wall surface. If we encounter areas where the drywall paper has been compromised (often from previous amateur removal attempts), we repair and seal those areas before they become a larger problem.

Post-Removal Preparation

Wallpaper removal is only half the job. What you do with the walls afterward is equally important. If you plan to install new wallpaper, the walls must be smooth, clean, and properly primed with a wallpaper-specific primer. If you plan to paint, the walls need to be free of adhesive residue and any damage must be patched and sanded. We offer both options as part of our removal service, ensuring your walls are truly ready for their next chapter — not just stripped of old paper.

Materials & Surfaces

• Strippable wallpaper (peels off in full sheets)
• Peelable wallpaper (top layer peels, backing remains)
• Vinyl-coated wallpaper (requires scoring and steaming)
• Traditional paste wallpaper (requires soaking)
• Multiple layers of old wallpaper
• Wallpaper over drywall, plaster, or paneling

Pricing Factors

Wallpaper removal costs depend on the type of wallpaper, the number of layers, the condition of the adhesive, and the size of the area. Vinyl-coated wallpapers and multiple layers take more time and effort to remove. We provide transparent estimates based on an in-person assessment of your walls.

Timeline & Prep Checklist

• Move furniture away from walls (or we can help)
• Remove wall art and decorative items
• Ensure room ventilation (we may use steamers)
• Plan for 1-2 days per room depending on wallpaper type
• Decide in advance whether you want new wallpaper or paint afterward

Why Choose Elite Wallpaper Installers for Removal

As wallpaper installation specialists, we understand adhesives, materials, and wall surfaces better than anyone. This expertise makes us exceptionally effective at removal as well. We know which solvents work best on which adhesives, how much moisture different wall types can handle, and how to avoid the common mistakes that lead to wall damage. Our removal service is thorough, efficient, and leaves your walls in the best possible condition for whatever comes next.

Areas We Serve

We provide wallpaper removal services throughout the Denver metro area: