Professional Wallpaper Removal in Port Charlotte, FL

Clean, smooth walls ready for paint, without the mess and frustration of DIY removal.

What We Do

Wallpaper removal is one of those jobs that looks straightforward on YouTube and turns into a weekend of torn drywall, sticky residue, and damaged corners in real life. A&B Painting LLC strips wallpaper across Port Charlotte and Southwest Florida, repairs whatever the original installation hid, and leaves the walls primed and ready for a fresh coat of paint.

Every wallpaper job starts the same way for us: identify the backing type, score where needed, soften the paste, and remove the paper in the largest pieces possible. From there the work is about cleanup and prep.

Why DIY Wallpaper Removal Goes Wrong

The most common DIY mistake is going too aggressive with the scraper, which gouges the drywall paper underneath. Once that paper is torn, the wall has to be skim-coated and sanded before any paint can go on. The second most common mistake is leaving paste residue on the wall, which causes paint to bubble or peel within weeks. Both add hours of remediation that could have been avoided.

Our Wallpaper Removal Process

We protect floors and furniture, then identify the wallpaper type. Vinyl and peel-and-stick papers come off in sheets once the corner is lifted. Traditional paste-on papers and older glue-set vinyl need a steamer or solvent and patience. Once the paper is off, we scrape every trace of paste off the wall, wash the surface, let it fully dry, and assess what needs to be repaired before priming.

Repairing Walls After Stripping

Old wallpaper often hides damage: nail holes, settling cracks, prior repairs, even sections of bare drywall where the original installer skipped priming. We address all of it before painting. Walls get patched, sanded smooth, and primed with a wallpaper-rated primer that seals any residual paste so the new paint reads as one consistent surface.

What's Included in Every Wallpaper Job

• Floor and furniture protection
• Complete wallpaper stripping and backing removal
• Adhesive and residue washing
• Drywall repair and skim-coating where needed
• Wallpaper-rated primer from Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore

How We Go Above & Beyond

• Minimal mess and dust containment throughout
• Ready-to-paint walls when we leave
• Optional repaint as part of the same project
• Workmanship guarantee on every job

Trusted Across Southwest Florida

We're a locally and family-owned painting company based in Port Charlotte. Our crews are fully licensed and insured, and every wallpaper removal is backed by a workmanship guarantee. Contact us to schedule a walkthrough and free estimate.

Get It Done With Us Today

Contact A&B Painting LLC today for a free, no-obligation quote. See why homeowners across Port Charlotte trust our team for quality work, clear communication, and results that last.