Service · Cincinnati
Wallpaper off. Walls intact.
We strip, wash, and skim — so the next finish reads like new drywall.
What's included
What's included
Removal is half the job. The skim coat afterward is what makes the wall paintable.
- 01Score, soak, and steam every panel
- 02Remove backing paper and old paste
- 03Wash walls with TSP substitute
- 04Skim-coat any divots or torn paper
- 05Sand smooth and prime ready for paint
Pricing logic
How we price it
Wallpaper pricing is unpredictable until we know what's behind it.
Layers
Some Cincinnati homes have three layers stacked. Each one is its own removal cycle.
Wall condition
If the paper was hung over raw drywall, expect to skim the whole room.
Pattern type
Vinyl peels in sheets. Grasscloth and foil need full steam.
Square footage
Powder rooms move fast. A papered dining room is a two-day job.
In practice
Recent removal jobs
A few from this month:
1980s powder room
Three layers of floral vinyl in a Hyde Park half-bath, walls skimmed and painted in 2 days.
Dining room reset
Grasscloth removal in East Walnut Hills, walls primed and ready for new color.
Whole-floor removal
Northside Victorian, four rooms papered in the '70s, all stripped and re-finished.
Ranges
Ballpark pricing
Cincinnati wallpaper removal usually lands here:
- Powder room or accent wall
- $450 – $900
- Standard bedroom
- $900 – $1,800
- Full dining or living room
- $1,400 – $3,200
- — Includes removal, wall prep, and prime coat.
- — Repaint after removal is quoted as a separate line item.
Service area
Where we work
We paint across Cincinnati and the inner-ring neighborhoods. If you don't see your block listed, ask — we probably cover it.
FAQ
Common questions
Most interiors take 3–7 working days depending on scope. Exteriors run 5–14 days with weather in mind. We share a day-by-day plan before the crew shows up.
Yes — fully licensed in Ohio, with $2M general liability and worker's comp on every job. We send certificates before the first brush comes out.
We default to Benjamin Moore Aura and Sherwin-Williams Emerald. We're happy to spec a different line if you have a preference or are matching an existing finish.
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