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From drywall repairs to detailed interior and exterior finishes — we approach every project with care, detail, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re updating a single room or repainting your entire home or business, we’re the team to call.

Wallpaper Removal Done Right.

Clean, thorough, and wall-safe wallpaper removal from the team homeowners have trusted for years. We handle every layer — and leave your walls ready for whatever comes next.

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Why Wallpaper Removal Requires a Professional Hand

Removing wallpaper sounds straightforward — until you’re three hours in with torn drywall, stubborn adhesive, and no end in sight. What looks like a weekend project routinely becomes a costly repair job when done without the right tools and technique.

At Farmers Painting, we’ve handled every type of wallpaper — single-layer vinyl, double-hung fabric-backed, pre-pasted borders, and everything in between. We know how to read your walls, apply the right solution, and remove material cleanly without gouging the surface underneath.

When we’re done, your walls are smooth, primed, and ready — for fresh paint, new wallpaper, or whatever finish you have in mind.

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I received exactly what Sean promised…A job completed on time, completed according my specifications, job site left clean and furniture reset…Ceiling texture matched perfectly….You can not tell where any of the repairs were made…Couldn’t be more pleased with the work….Thank you to Steven for his pride in his work and craftsmanship…
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Farmers responded to my initial call promptly and arrived on time to go over the project and submit an estimate. This was a difficult painting project. They arrived on time and completed the work professionally.
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Farmers contracting and painting services are the best in the area!! The team is amazing… Grant, Shaun, Randy and David do exceptional work and prices are fair. I highly recommend Farmers for all of your home repair needs.
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Sean and his crew did best job at my home. I do recommend others too and I will definitely give all my paintings job to Sean in future. They have done seven star job.
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I would like to thank Farmers Painting for the excellent job they did painting my home which included my front door and shutters. Their eye for detail was amazing. They took great care in communicating exactly what they were doing from beginning to end. The crew was professional and friendly. My home looks so beautiful. I would highly recommend Farmers Painting. Thank you so much to Sean and his team.
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Sean and staff are very respectful of your property, where there on time, completed house painting on time and walked around several times to make sure job was done perfect and no issues.
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Well done and great customer service. Sean is very knowledgeable and makes sure the job is done the right way. Lots of compliments from the neighbors! No loud music, cigarette butts, etc that can sometimes come with exterior housework. Would definitely recommend using this company!

How Our Removal Process Works

We follow a proven, step-by-step process that protects your walls from start to finish — no shortcuts, no guesswork.

 

Free Estimate & Assessment

We visit your property, examine wall types and wallpaper layers, and provide a transparent, itemized quote.

 

Room Preparation

Furniture is moved, floors and trim are protected with drop cloths and masking tape before any work begins.

 

Scoring & Softening

We score the wallpaper surface and apply a professional-grade softening solution to loosen adhesive without saturating drywall.

 

Removal & Residue Cleanup

Wallpaper is removed in sheets, followed by thorough adhesive residue removal using appropriate tools and technique for your wall type.

 

Wall Repair & Prep

Any damaged areas are patched and skim-coated. Walls are dried, sanded smooth, and primed — ready for the next finish.

Why Choose Us for your Wallpaper Removal?

Drywall Protection First

Careless removal tears drywall paper, leaving a surface that won’t hold paint without extensive repair. Our method prioritizes wall integrity above speed — every time.

 

Right Tools for Every Job

We use professional-grade steamers, scoring tools, and chemical softeners selected for your specific wallpaper type — whether it’s 30-year-old paste-hung paper or modern vinyl.

 

Full Interior Coordination

Since we’re a full-service painting company, we can take your project from removal straight through to primer and paint — one team, one invoice, no coordination headaches.

 

On-Time, Every Time

We show up when we say we will, work efficiently without cutting corners, and give you realistic timelines before the job begins — never partway through.

 

Locally Trusted Team

Farmers Painting is a locally rooted business with a reputation built on repeat customers and word-of-mouth referrals. We work in your community and stand behind every job.

 

Transparent, Fair Pricing

No hidden fees. Your estimate covers materials, labor, prep, cleanup, and wall repair. What we quote is what you pay — and we’ll explain every line item.

Every Wallpaper Type, Covered

Vinyl & Vinyl-Coated Wallpaper

The most common type in modern homes. The vinyl face often strips separately, leaving adhesive-soaked backing that requires careful treatment to remove without saturating the drywall.

Fabric-Backed & Grasscloth Wallpaper

Natural fiber wallpapers are delicate and absorb water quickly. We use targeted application and mechanical removal to prevent over-saturation and wall damage.

Double-Layer & Painted-Over Wallpaper

Multiple layers and wallpaper that has been painted over require a layered approach — softening one stratum at a time without compromising the drywall surface below.

Borders & Partial Installations

Decorative borders and partial-wall installations require precise work to blend seamlessly with surrounding surfaces. We match the finish so the removal is invisible.

Peel-and-Stick & Modern Wallpaper

Newer removable wallpapers can still leave adhesive residue or damage painted surfaces beneath. We ensure clean removal and surface restoration regardless of product type.

Foil & Embossed Wallpaper

Foil wallpapers require specific scoring techniques to allow softening agents to penetrate without tearing the face. Embossed types need careful tool selection to avoid gouging.

Wallpaper Removal FAQs

How long does wallpaper removal take?

Most standard-sized rooms take 4–8 hours. Larger rooms, multiple layers, or wallpaper applied directly to unprimed drywall may take longer. We’ll give you a realistic time estimate during your free assessment — before any work begins.

When done properly — with the right tools and technique — wallpaper removal causes minimal to no damage. Older homes with unprimed or skim-coated drywall carry a higher risk, which we identify during assessment. Any damage is patched and repaired as part of our service.

You don’t need to be present for the entire job, but we do ask that someone is available at the start so we can walk through the space together, and at the end for a final walkthrough before we consider the job complete.

Absolutely — and this is where working with a full-service painting company saves you significant time and money. We can take your project from wallpaper removal through primer, paint, and final finish with a single team and no scheduling gaps.

Cost depends on room size, number of layers, wallpaper type, and wall condition. We provide itemized, fixed-price quotes after an on-site assessment — so there are no surprises on billing day. Contact us for your free estimate.

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Other Areas We Proudly Serve

We proudly serve homeowners and businesses throughout Lake County, including:

Mount Dora, FL

Tavares, FL

Leesburg, FL

Umatilla, FL

Lady Lake, FL

And nearby Central Florida communities