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Wallpaper Removal in Barrie and Area

Hunt Contracting removes wallpaper and can quote the wall repair, skim coat and painting needed after the paper comes off.

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Free and no obligation. Rob usually replies within about 24 hours, and booking early helps get your project on the schedule sooner.

Wallpaper stripping in progress in an Ontario dining room

Removal first

Wallpaper Removal: What's Under the Wallpaper?

Wallpaper can come off cleanly, or it can reveal damaged drywall, old adhesive, torn paper facing or surfaces that need more preparation before they are ready for paint. Rob reviews the paper, the number of rooms and the visible wall condition before preparing a written estimate.

Hunt Contracting provides wallpaper removal. Wallpaper installation is not offered.

Wallpaper Removal and Related Work

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper removal for homes and rental properties. Hunt removes wallpaper only and does not install it.

Multiple Layers

Older rooms may have more than one layer of wallpaper, which can add time and preparation to the removal.

Wall Repairs and Skim Coat

If the wall is damaged or rough after the paper comes off, we can fix it. That's quoted separately.

Painting After Removal

Once the wall is ready, we can paint it too.

Typical Wallpaper Removal Cost in Barrie

Wallpaper removal in the Barrie area can range from roughly $2.50 to $5.00 per square foot of wall, depending on the wallpaper type, number of layers, adhesive and wall condition. Wall repairs, skim coat and painting are quoted separately. Your free written estimate confirms the exact price.

What Affects the Estimate?

  • Wallpaper type and surface coating
  • Number of layers
  • Adhesive and how strongly the paper is bonded
  • Wall condition underneath
  • Room size, access and amount of wallpaper
  • Whether repair, skim coat or painting is added after removal

Removing the paper is only the first step

The wall may need patching, smoothing or a skim coat before it is ready for paint. Rob can quote that finishing work after the paper and wall condition are reviewed.

Planning guides

Know What to Expect Before the Paper Comes Off

Wallpaper can hide wall damage and old adhesive. These guides explain the removal process and why painting over the paper is often a poor shortcut.

How Wallpaper Removal Works

See what affects removal and why walls often need repair or smoothing afterward.

Read the removal guide

Painting Over Wallpaper

Learn why seams, bubbling and texture can still show after the wall is painted.

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Painting After Removal

Once the wall is properly prepared, Hunt Contracting can quote the painting as part of the same project.

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Wallpaper questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does wallpaper removal cost in Barrie?

Wallpaper removal can range from roughly $2.50 to $5.00 per square foot of wall, depending on the paper, number of layers, adhesive and wall condition. Repair, skim coat and painting are separate where required. Your free written estimate confirms the exact price.

Does Hunt Contracting install wallpaper?

No. Hunt Contracting provides wallpaper removal, not wallpaper installation. If the wall needs repairs, skim coating or painting after the paper is removed, that work can be reviewed and quoted as part of the same project.

Will the walls need repair after wallpaper is removed?

Sometimes. Old adhesive, torn drywall paper, previous repairs or multiple wallpaper layers can leave the surface needing patching or smoothing. Rob reviews the wall condition and can quote the preparation required before painting.

Can Hunt Contracting paint the room after removing wallpaper?

Yes. Interior painting is available after the wallpaper is removed and the wall is properly prepared. Any repair or skim coat required to get the wall ready for paint is outlined separately in the written estimate.

What should I send with an estimate request?

Include photos showing the wallpaper, seams, corners and any areas where the paper is already lifting or damaged. Tell Rob how many rooms or walls are involved. The online estimate form accepts photo uploads, and Rob normally responds within about 24 hours.

Free written estimates

Show Rob the Wallpaper You Want Removed

Send photos through the estimate form and include the number of rooms or walls involved. Your written estimate confirms the exact price.

Rob usually replies within about 24 hours, and booking early helps get your project on the schedule sooner.

Request a Free EstimateCall 705-716-7069