The short answer
We remove dated wallpaper, repair the walls underneath and hang new coverings throughout Tamarac, about 11 miles from our Pompano Beach shop. Jobs are planned to keep disruption low for residents who stay home during the work.
Tamarac sits about 11 miles southwest of Pompano Beach in Broward County, covering ZIP codes 33319 and 33321. A large share of its housing is condominiums, villas and single-story homes in established communities, many of them decorated decades ago and still wearing the wallcoverings chosen back then. So a typical Tamarac call starts with a simple question: how do I get this old paper off without ruining the wall? From there, plenty of homeowners decide to put up something new, often in fewer rooms and with a calmer palette.
Taking down wallpaper that has been up for decades
Long-installed papers react in different ways. Some have a strippable layer that lifts away dry. Others are paper-faced and soak through easily. Older vinyl-coated borders and foils resist water entirely and need to be perforated before any solution can reach the paste. Then there is paper that was hung on bare, unprimed drywall, where the adhesive has become part of the wall surface.
We test a small area to learn which situation we are dealing with, then choose the gentlest method that works. Floors and furniture are covered, outlets are protected and switched off as needed, and residue is washed off afterward so primer and new paper can bond.
- Strippable papers: dry peel, then wash residue
- Paper-faced coverings: score lightly, soak, scrape
- Foil and vinyl borders: perforate before soaking
- Paper on unprimed drywall: slow removal and a sealing primer
Repairing the wall underneath
Removal often exposes torn drywall paper, old nail holes, cracks above doors and patches from earlier repairs. Those spots will bubble or telegraph through new paper if they are not sealed. We coat torn areas with an oil- or shellac-based sealer so moisture from joint compound cannot raise the paper fibers, then patch, sand and prime the full wall.
If you would rather paint than paper after removal, that same prep gets the wall ready for a clean coat.
Lower-disruption scheduling
Many Tamarac clients are home during the day, and some prefer not to have their routine upended for a week. We work room by room, keep a clear path through the home, and close up each area at the end of the day so you can move around comfortably. Strong odors are rare with modern adhesives, but we ventilate through the AC system and keep doors to the work area closed.
If you have a pet or need a particular room available at certain hours, tell us at the walkthrough and we will plan around it.
Choosing a fresh look
Replacing an all-over floral with something lighter is a common request. Soft textures, small-scale geometrics and grasscloth on a single wall give a room character without the busy effect of older patterns. Bathrooms and kitchens get vinyl wallcovering that stands up to humidity and wiping. A papered ceiling in a dining area or hallway is another option for people who want a subtle update.
Peel and stick can also work for a guest room or a closet, though we prefer traditional products for long-term rooms in South Florida's damp summers.
Signs your current wallpaper should come down
Not every old covering has to go. A sound, well-bonded paper in a dry bedroom can sometimes be primed and painted, or even left as is if you still like it. Some symptoms, though, mean removal is the only sensible route before anything new goes on the wall.
Seams that have opened and curled, bubbles that appear in the humid months, brown edges near ceilings or baseboards, and a musty smell in a closed room all suggest the bond has failed or moisture has gotten behind the paper. In bathrooms, dark spotting along the top edge is a common warning. We look for those signs during the walkthrough and explain what we see, so the decision is yours with the facts in front of you.
All services available in Tamarac
Alongside removal and repair, Tamarac residents can book full wallpaper installation, accent walls, murals, grasscloth, peel and stick, vinyl wallcovering, ceiling wallpaper and commercial wallcovering for clubhouses, community offices and business suites. Associations planning to refresh hallways or lobbies can contact us to discuss scheduling across several floors.
Weather and the cities around Tamarac
From May through October, afternoon storms and high humidity are routine, and hurricane season runs through November. We keep projects flexible around storm warnings. Nearby, we also serve North Lauderdale, Margate, Oakland Park, Coconut Creek and Wilton Manors.
ZIP codes we serve
- 33319
- 33321