Wallpaper Removal in Thornton, CO and the Front Range

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Wallpaper has a way of dating a room faster than almost anything else in a home. What felt fresh a decade or two ago can leave a space feeling closed in or simply out of step with how you live today. If you’re planning a refresh in Thornton, Arvada, Lakewood, or anywhere else along the Front Range, professional wallpaper removal is the first step toward walls that actually feel like yours again.

Xtreme Painting Plus has been serving Colorado homeowners since 2004. Over that time, we’ve pulled wallpaper out of every kind of wall you can imagine, from original plaster in older Front Range homes to newer drywall in growing Thornton neighborhoods. We know the shortcuts that damage walls, and we know how to avoid them.

Why Professional Wallpaper Removal Matters

Wallpaper removal looks simple until you’re a few hours in and the paper is tearing in strips instead of coming off in sheets. The right approach depends on the type of wallpaper, the wall material underneath, and how long the paper has been up. Get it wrong and you’re left with gouged drywall, chipped plaster, or a sticky layer of old adhesive that ruins your new paint job before it even starts.

Our crews assess the wallpaper and wall type before we touch a single seam. That evaluation determines whether we use steam, a chemical release solution, or a dry-strip method, and it’s the difference between a clean wall and a repair bill.

Colorado Homes Present Their Own Challenges

Homes built before the late 1980s may have popcorn ceilings that contain asbestos, which was a common additive in ceiling texture products at the time. Because of this, testing is an important first step before any removal work begins on an older ceiling. If a ceiling tests positive, the removal process needs to follow appropriate safety protocols, and in some cases requires a licensed asbestos abatement contractor rather than a standard painting crew. We’ll talk through this with you as part of our initial assessment so you know exactly what’s involved before work begins.

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Our Wallpaper Removal Process

Inspection.

We identify the wallpaper type and check the wall surface for existing damage or moisture concerns.

Protection.

Furniture, flooring, outlet covers, and trim are covered or removed so nothing gets caught in the mess.

Removal.

Using steamers, scoring tools, or solution-based release methods, we take the paper down without tearing into the wall beneath it.

Adhesive cleanup.

Leftover paste and residue are fully removed so your new paint or wallpaper has a clean surface to bond to.

Wall prep.

We patch, sand, and smooth as needed so the surface is ready for whatever comes next.

Cleanup.

We haul away the old paper and debris and leave the room ready to use. What Happens After the Wallpaper Comes Down

Removing wallpaper is rarely the finish line. Most walls need some combination of patching, sanding, and priming before they’re ready for a fresh coat of paint. Xtreme Painting Plus handles that entire transition in-house, so you’re not left with bare, uneven walls and a separate painting project to schedule. We can walk you through color options and finishes as part of the same conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most standard rooms take one to two days, depending on the number of layers, the wallpaper type, and the condition of the wall underneath.
It can if it’s rushed or done with the wrong method. Our team matches the removal technique to your specific wallpaper and wall type to protect the surface underneath.

No. Vinyl, strippable, and traditional paper wallpapers each respond differently to moisture and adhesive release, so we adjust our approach for each one.

Yes. Plaster requires a gentler touch than drywall, and we adjust our methods accordingly to avoid cracking or crumbling.
Yes. We offer full interior painting services, so once the walls are prepped and primed, we can move straight into your new paint color.
Yes. We provide a free, no-obligation consultation so you know the full scope and cost before any work begins.

Ready for a Fresh Start?

If old wallpaper is holding your space back, Xtreme Painting Plus is ready to help. Our Thornton-based team has been serving homeowners across the Front Range since 2004, and we bring the same care to wallpaper removal that we bring to every painting project. Contact Xtreme Painting Plus today for a free consultation and let’s get your walls ready for their next chapter.

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