Can painters in Atlanta remove wallpaper and paint smoothly? Any recs?

If you are thinking about painting over wallpaper to save time, here is what you need to know: it almost never works. Wallpaper seams show through paint. Moisture from the paint can loosen the adhesive and cause bubbling. And if the wallpaper ever starts peeling on its own, it takes the paint with it. Proper removal is the only path to a smooth, lasting finish.

Here is how OVO Painting handles wallpaper removal and painting in Atlanta homes.

Step one is scoring. Your crew scores the wallpaper surface to allow the removal solution to penetrate behind the paper. This breaks the bond between the adhesive and the wall without damaging the drywall underneath.

Step two is stripping. Using steamers and professional-grade removal solutions, your crew strips the wallpaper in sections. Older wallpaper, especially vinyl-coated paper from the 1980s and 1990s, can be stubborn. Patience and the right tools make the difference between a clean removal and gouged drywall.

Step three is adhesive removal. After the paper comes off, there is almost always a layer of dried adhesive left on the wall. This residue must be fully removed because paint will not bond properly over old glue. Your crew washes and scrapes the walls until the surface is completely clean.

Step four is wall repair. Removing wallpaper often reveals imperfections in the drywall that were hidden for years: nail pops, small cracks, skim coat failures, and joint tape issues. OVO's crew repairs everything before priming so the finished walls look smooth and even.

Step five is priming and painting. A bonding primer seals the repaired surface and creates the right base for your chosen paint color. Two coats of premium paint from Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore give you a finish that holds up for years.

The full process typically takes two to four days depending on the size of the space and how many layers of wallpaper are involved. OVO Painting has completed 250+ projects across Atlanta with a 5.0-star Google rating across 130+ 5-star reviews. Every project includes a dedicated project manager, fixed pricing, and a 5 to 10-year written warranty.

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