Old wallpaper peels at the seams, traps moisture behind the surface, and ages a room faster than almost anything else. Five Star Painting of Findlay & Perrysburg removes wallpaper from walls of every type, including plaster, drywall, and skim-coat surfaces common in the homes built across Wood and Hancock counties. Our professionals have an average of 10 years of hands-on experience, and our work is backed by the Done Right Promise®. Whether your wallpaper was hung with pre-pasted vinyl, fabric-backed paper, or double-hung layers from a previous remodel, we assess the wall construction first before any tool touches the surface. For Findlay painting services, call Five Star Painting!
Wallpaper Removal Services in Findlay, OH
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Wallpaper Removal Services in Findlay, OH
Professional Wallpaper Removal That Leaves Your Walls Ready to Paint
Why Findlay Homeowners Choose Five Star Painting for Wallpaper Removal
Five Star Painting of Findlay & Perrysburg has built its reputation across Wood and Hancock counties on upfront pricing, reliable scheduling, and walls that look right. Our team operates on a flat-rate pricing model, so you know the full project cost before work begins. There are no surprises after the paper comes down and we find adhesive damage or torn facing. Those repairs are part of the conversation upfront, not an add-on invoice at the end.
Our professionals bring the same standard of customer service to single-room wallpaper removal in Bowling Green as to whole-house projects in Perrysburg. The crew that removes your wallpaper is the same crew that primes and paints, so there's no handoff gap where wall prep details get lost. We carry full liability insurance, and our work is covered by the Done Right Promise®, which means if something isn't right, we come back and fix it. Beyond wallpaper services, our team handles interior painting for walls, ceilings, trim, and cabinets throughout the Findlay area. We're available for exterior painting projects in Holland, Maumee, and Tiffin during the spring and summer seasons, when Northwest Ohio's humidity and temperature ranges are best suited for exterior coatings to cure properly.
Why Findlay Homeowners Choose Five Star Painting for Wallpaper Removal
How We Remove Wallpaper and Why Our Process Protects Your Walls
Wallpaper removal fails most often when the professional skips the assessment step and goes straight to scraping. In Findlay and the surrounding area, homes built between the 1950s and 1980s frequently have walls that were never skim-coated before the original paper was hung. That means the paper is bonded directly to raw drywall facing or old plaster, and aggressive dry-scraping tears the surface. Our process starts with a wall-type diagnosis, during which we identify the substrate, test a small section for dry-strip potential, and determine the appropriate moisture level for the scoring and soaking stages.
For standard drywall walls, we score the paper with a perforation tool, then apply a heated water-and-fabric-softener solution to penetrate the adhesive layer. Working in sections, we keep the wall evenly saturated without over-wetting, which protects the drywall core from swelling. Plaster walls, common in older neighborhoods, require a different approach: lower moisture levels and wider plastic floor protection to manage drips, since plaster absorbs water differently than gypsum board.
After the paper is off, we inspect every square foot for adhesive residue, torn facing paper, and surface voids. Adhesive left on the wall creates fish-eye bubbles under paint, so we wash the surface with a TSP-substitute solution before any patching begins. Torn drywall facing gets a skim coat of joint compound, feathered and sanded to a flat finish that matches the surrounding wall texture. This prep work is the difference between a paint job that looks professional and one that telegraphs every flaw through the topcoat.
Once the surface passes our inspection, your walls are ready for primer and paint. We apply a drywall primer or an oil-based sealer, depending on the wall condition, to seal the repaired areas and provide a uniform sheen for the finish coat. If the wall previously held a textured paper, we offer wall re-texturing using spray or skip-trowel methods to restore a consistent surface before painting begins.
Customer Reviews
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Would give more stars if possible! Five Star completed full exterior and interior painting of our home. Fair pricing, timely in every aspect... communication and arrival times, color expert to help choose your perfect colors, meticulous neatness, extremely respectful of home, amazing work, and everyone was a pleasure to work with. I have pictures but they just don't do the work justice. Highly recommend without reservation.
Maria G. -
Used them for the first time, very happy! The person who gave us a quote was very thorough. They painted our deck in September and did a perfect job plus showed respect for our property. I like the way a project manager came the day before, we met with him and the painting team and then he came back after the job was done to inspect it and make sure we were fully satisfied before paying. In January they came and did interior painting and I was also great! There was a few areas in the bathroom we needed touched up and the project manager came the next day and took care of it for us. I’ve been very happy with the whole process and recommend them highly!
Luanne K. -
Five star painting did two colors on the entire exterior of my house. Not only Did they do an exemplary job of painting, but they were very careful with our sidewalks plants and borders. They showed up on Time every day, and worked diligently, efficiently, and quietly. My wife and I would recommend them for any of your painting needs.
Paul R.
Services may vary by location. For more information, including the most accurate list of services and guidance, contact your locally owned and operated Five Star Painting for details and a customized on-site assessment.
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Helpful Resources
We’re dedicated to helping home and business owners with their painting and refinishing projects. That’s why we’ve collected an array of helpful resources to answer questions and provide inspiration and tips. Keep reading and reach out to our team for more support!
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When Is It Too Cold to Paint The Exterior of Your House? (And Ideal Conditions)
Knowing the right temperature range for painting the exterior of your house is critical. If you start your project in temps outside this range, you risk premature paint failure and a tragic waste of time and money.
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How Long Can You Keep Paint Before It Goes Bad?
We’ve all been there—a painting project doesn’t use up all the paint you bought, and now it’s time to hammer the lid back on and take it to the garage or basement storage area. That paint will go bad in two to fifteen years. That’s such a big range, so how do you determine when it’ll be spent? Examine the type of paint and storage conditions to estimate shelf life. We’ll walk you through it.
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How to Clean Your Painted Kitchen Cabinets
Cleaning painted cabinets isn't just about wiping last night’s sauce splatter off. It's about removing the buildup that settles over time that stems from cooking, baking, and everyday handling of your painted kitchen cabinets. Safely removing this buildup can become more difficult, especially when harsher cleaning materials can damage the paint on your cabinets.
