Ready for wallpapering and sanding work ready for wallpaper or lining paper
Ready for wallpapering and sanding? Call 070 783 0224 or send photos via WhatsApp.
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On this page you can read what making ready for wallpapering and sanding work involves, how we approach it and how the price is determined. We work in The Hague, Rotterdam, Leiden and the rest of South Holland.
Short answer
A wall ready for wallpapering is flat, clean and without holes, so that wallpaper or lining paper adheres smoothly. Minor imperfections are acceptable, as wallpaper covers them. It is a level less smooth than ready for painting.
- New builds are usually delivered ready for wallpapering.
- If you want to paint straight away, ready for painting is the better choice.
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What is ready for wallpapering?
Ready for wallpapering is a finish level: the wall is flat enough to wallpaper, holes and seams are filled and there are no loose parts or protrusions left. Small pits and a slightly visible texture are acceptable. This makes ready for wallpapering quicker than ready for painting and suits wallpaper, fibreglass or lining paper well.
- After removing old wallpaper, for new wallpaper
- For lining paper or renovation fleece that will be painted
- For a wall that was never completely flat
- As an intermediate step before plastering ready for painting later
How we make a wall ready for wallpapering
- Remove old wallpaper and adhesive residue, using a steamer if necessary.
- Filling holes, cracks and chases.
- Levelling with a thin layer on areas that are not flat.
- Sanding and dust-free cleaning.
- Prime so the wallpaper adheres properly.
Sanding without dust clouds
Sanding creates dust. We work with sanding machines with extraction where possible, cover floors and furniture and keep doors to other rooms closed. We sand small repairs by hand. Afterwards we vacuum the room dust-free, so wallpapering can begin immediately.
Spray plaster, textured paint and decorative plaster from before 1994 may contain asbestos. If in doubt, have a sample tested before sanding, chiselling or demolishing. Plastering over an intact layer is often possible; we'll discuss this in advance.
What does ready for wallpapering cost?
There is no fixed price for this job in our price list. You will receive a tailored quote based on photos and measurements, or after a brief on-site assessment. You will always know the price before we start.
- How many layers of wallpaper or paste residue need to be removed
- The number of holes and cracks
- The number of m²
- Ready for wallpapering or ready for painting
Plasterer in your municipality
We do this work throughout South Holland. For each municipality you can read more about the properties and the plastering work we encounter there:
Smooth and ready for finishing
Questions about ready for wallpapering and sanding
What is the difference between ready for wallpapering and ready for painting?
Ready for painting is smoother, so you can apply latex directly without imperfections showing. Ready for wallpapering is level, but small pits are acceptable.
Can I paint on a wall that is ready for wallpapering?
It's possible, but in raking light you'll see the unevenness. With glass-fibre wallpaper or lining paper over it, it will become a neat painted wall.
My new-build home is ready for wallpapering. Does anything else need doing?
For wallpaper usually only priming and touching up small seams. If you want to paint, ready for painting plastering is recommended.
Do you also remove the old wallpaper?
Yes. You can also do it yourself to save money; just let us know how much is still on.
How do I request it?
Call, send a WhatsApp message with a few photos and the measurements, or fill in the form on this page. You'll hear the price before we start.