Wallpapering - Wallcovering - Paperhanging

Many of our customers choose to use wallcoverings as a part of their interior decorating and painting plans. Kitchens, bathrooms and entry areas are especially popular for wallcovering treatments. Mixing painted walls with selective wallcovering can produce dramatic and beautiful interiors.

Wallpapering or wallcoverings allow you to introduce patterns and textures into your decorating mix adding an extra dimension to your rooms appearance. The variety of wall treatments offered through wallcoverings is tremendous, so you will be able to create just the look that you are after.

Wallpapering Installation - Paperhanging

We will work directly with you or your interior decorator to make certain the your creative ideas are brought to life matching your vision. You can rely on our 25 years of experience and rest assured that your job will be done properly, using the best materials and techniques available. Our wallpaper experts are paperhanging specialists and will deliver the top quality results that you expect from Franklin Painting.

When we discuss your wallpapering and interior painting project with you, measurements can be taken so we are able to calculate accurately the amount of wallpaper rolls you will need in each area.

Wallpapering Preparation and Wallpaper Removal

A new wall should be fully cured and primed, painted walls are sanded smooth and all cracks will be filled. When replacing old wallpaper, proper wallpaper removal techniques are used depending on the type of existing wallcovering. Wallpaper removal can be messy, so we always take precautions to cover floors, counters, applliances and any exposed areas.

Once wallpaper and adhesive residue is removed using moisture or chemical agents, the wall should be sanded smooth, patched as necessary and primed with a wallpapering primer for proper adhesion. Strippable wallpaper is more easily peeled off, but still leaves a thin layer of backing that should be cleaned properly before installing new wallcoverings. Many of today's wallcoverings are vinyl or vinyl coated so they are more difficult to remove using stripper solutions.