Wallpaper Removal Near Me
Steam-strip, skim-coat, and paint. Advanced Painting removes wallpaper cleanly, seals adhesive residue, and delivers a smooth paint-ready wall across the Twin Cities.
Owner-Operated
Cody Morrison
15+ Years Experience
Why Homeowners Trust Us With Wallpaper
Removal alone isn't the goal — a smooth, paint-ready wall is. We do both under one contract.
Steam + Gel Method
Commercial steamers plus DIF gel for gentle removal
Repair Torn Drywall
Skim-coat and sand any paper damage revealed
Seal Adhesive Residue
Oil-based primer locks in glue so paint won't bubble
Smooth Paint-Ready Wall
Delivered ready for finish paint, no shadowing
Wallpaper Services & Pricing
Written, line-itemed estimates with prep, prime, and paint broken out.
Wallpaper Removal
Steam or gel strip, adhesive residue removal, wall wash
$1.50 - $4.00/sq ft
Wall Skim-Coat Repair
Skim-coat torn drywall paper for a paint-ready surface
$1.25 - $3.00/sq ft
Border & Accent Wallpaper
Small-scope removal for borders and single accent walls
$150 - $500
Multi-Layer Wallpaper
Layered vintage paper removal — pricing based on scope
$3.00 - $6.00/sq ft
Prime & Paint After Removal
Oil-based primer to seal residue, then two topcoats
$2.50 - $5.00/sq ft
Ceiling Wallpaper Removal
Overhead wallpaper strip and skim-coat
$2.50 - $5.50/sq ft
Our Wallpaper Removal Process
Protect the Room
Floors, trim, and outlets masked; furniture moved or wrapped
Score & Steam
Perforate wallpaper and apply steam or DIF gel to release adhesive
Strip & Scrape
Peel paper carefully to preserve drywall face; scrape backing
Wash & Repair
TSP wash to remove glue residue; skim-coat any torn drywall
Prime & Paint
Oil-based primer seals residue, then two coats of your chosen finish
Wallpaper Removal FAQs
How much does wallpaper removal cost near me?
Most Twin Cities wallpaper removal projects run $1.50–$4.00 per square foot including strip, wall wash, minor skim-coat, and prime. A standard 12×12 bedroom typically lands between $700 and $1,400 depending on paper age and adhesive type.
Can you remove wallpaper without damaging the drywall?
In most cases yes — we use steam plus DIF gel to soften the adhesive so paper peels off cleanly. If the wall has torn face-paper (common in older homes), we skim-coat and sand those areas to deliver a smooth, paint-ready surface.
Do I need to prime the walls before painting?
Always. Wallpaper glue residue causes new paint to bubble, streak, or fail to adhere. We apply an oil-based or shellac-based primer after removal to lock in any leftover adhesive, then finish with two coats of your chosen paint.
How long does wallpaper removal take?
A single room usually takes 1–2 days for strip, wash, skim, and prime; add another day for paint. Multi-layer paper in older Saint Paul and Roseville homes can add a day for the extra scraping and repair work.
Wallpaper Removal Service Areas
Owner-operated wallpaper removal throughout the Twin Cities metro.
Locally based, locally trusted
Serving the North & East Twin Cities Metro
Advanced Painting Services is based in Shoreview, MN and provides wallpaper removal near me across a 40-mile radius of the Twin Cities — from St. Paul and Minneapolis out to White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Bloomington, and Blaine.
- 822 Cannon Ave, Shoreview, MN 55126
Mobile service only — we come to you. - 763-290-2786
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Wallpaper Removal Near Me — FAQs
Serving Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Roseville, Arden Hills and the surrounding north-metro communities.
- Yes — wallpaper strip, wall wash, skim-coat repair, prime, and paint across Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Roseville, Arden Hills, Blaine, Lino Lakes, Mounds View, North Oaks, and New Brighton. We use commercial steamers plus DIF gel to soften adhesive and preserve the drywall face during the peel.
- Older layered wallpaper — common in 1970s–1990s Saint Paul, Roseville, and White Bear Lake homes — takes longer to strip and often reveals torn drywall paper underneath. We skim-coat those torn areas with two coats of joint compound, sand smooth, and seal with an oil-based primer so glue residue doesn't bleed through the topcoat.
- Always — untreated wallpaper glue residue will cause new paint to bubble, streak, or fail to bond. We apply an oil-based or shellac-based primer over the entire wall after strip and skim, then finish with two coats of your chosen paint. Standard on every Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, and Arden Hills wallpaper removal.
Ready for Smooth, Paint-Ready Walls?
We'll walk the space, identify the paper type, and give you a written estimate for strip + skim + paint.