The property originally had several dark and heavily patterned wallpapers. These finishes reduced the amount of reflected light and made the hallway and living areas feel darker and more enclosed.

The Condition Before Work Began

Wallpaper Removal in Walkergate

First, we removed the old wallpaper from the walls. This allowed us to inspect the underlying surfaces properly.

Some areas only needed normal preparation. However, other sections had uneven or damaged surfaces and needed more work before painting.

For further guidance, Dulux also recommends removing old wallpaper before painting and cleaning the surface as part of the preparation process.

Preparing Uneven Wall Areas

We prepared the damaged and uneven sections to create a more reliable decorating surface. We then applied lining paper only where needed to cover minor surface defects and provide a more even base.

Rather than using lining paper simply to hide the original wallpaper, we stripped the old decorative wallpaper first. Afterwards, we assessed the walls and decided which areas required lining.

Lining Paper Installation Video

For example, this short video shows lining paper being applied during the wall-preparation stage.

Painting After Wallpaper Removal in Walkergate

After completing the preparation and lining-paper work, we painted the walls white.

As a result, the lighter finish reflects more natural light and makes the hallway and living areas feel noticeably brighter, cleaner and more open. The before-and-after photographs show a clear contrast with the original dark wallpaper.

Project Video

The following video shows the completed white-painted hallway after the wall preparation and decorating work.

The Finished Result

Therefore, this wallpaper removal in Walkergate shows how careful surface preparation and selective use of lining paper can improve walls that are not ready for painting immediately after stripping.

Finally, the white-painted finish gave the property a much lighter appearance while retaining its existing decorative features, including the dado rails and ceiling cornices.

Need Help with Wallpaper Removal or Wall Preparation?

Handyman MultiFix provides wallpaper removal, wall preparation, lining-paper installation and interior painting services in Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas.

If your walls are uneven or damaged after wallpaper removal, send us clear photographs on WhatsApp so we can review their condition and advise on the appropriate next step.

Contact Handyman MultiFix for a quote or view more of our recent projects in Newcastle.

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This timber gate repair in Ryton restored a damaged entrance gate with rotten and broken lower boards. We removed the weakened timber, fitted new boards and applied a protective exterior finish to improve the gate’s appearance and everyday use.

Project Overview

The lower section of the gate had deteriorated after continued exposure to the weather. Several vertical boards had split or broken away, but much of the original frame remained usable. We assessed the gate and chose a targeted repair instead of replacing the complete structure.

Timber Gate Repair in Ryton: Replacing the Damaged Boards

We removed the rotten and broken sections carefully and prepared the existing gate for the replacement timber. We then measured and cut new boards to fit the available space. After checking the alignment, we secured each board to the existing structure to create a neat and consistent lower section.

Protecting and Finishing the Gate

Once the new timber was secure, we applied a dark exterior wood finish. The coating helped the replacement boards blend with the original gate and added protection against outdoor weather conditions. We also checked the repaired sections and completed a final tidy-up before putting the gate back into everyday use.

Completed Timber Gate Repair

Why Repair the Existing Gate?

A localised repair can be a practical choice when damage affects only part of a timber gate. In this project, the main structure still offered a useful base for the replacement boards. Keeping the sound sections avoided unnecessary replacement while still giving the entrance a much neater and more secure finish.

Need a Timber Gate Repair in Ryton?

Handyman MultiFix carries out timber gate repairs and other exterior property-maintenance work across Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas. If your garden or entrance gate is damaged, loose or affected by rotten timber, contact Handyman MultiFix to discuss the repair.

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Fuse Energy Supply appointed Handyman MultiFix to complete a wall repair in Jarrow at a customer’s property following utility work around a doorway and meter installation. We aimed to restore a neat finish while keeping the existing services accessible.

Project Overview

The utility work had damaged the wall around the entrance and existing meter equipment. We prepared the surface carefully while keeping the pipework and fittings accessible throughout the repair.

Wall Repair and Making Good

We assessed the loose and uneven sections, prepared the surface and repaired the damaged plaster around the doorway and service installation. We then tidied and blended the surrounding finish as neatly as possible without altering the utility equipment.

Improving the Surrounding Finish

After completing the main repair, we focused on the details around the doorway and service installation. We left the surrounding surfaces cleaner and more consistent, helping the area look better than before.

To complete the wall repair in Jarrow, we checked the repaired area for loose edges and visible gaps before the final tidy-up. The work required careful attention because the meter, pipework and doorway all needed to remain accessible. Rather than covering or moving the existing services, we worked around them and concentrated on making good the damaged surface. This approach helped provide a cleaner, more consistent finish while respecting the existing installation and the limited working space around the entrance.

Customer Feedback

“Excellent service and work ethic, repaired a damaged wall caused by the energy company and went above and beyond for making things look better than it was before – would very highly recommend.”

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Completed Wall Repair in Jarrow

This project shows the value of careful preparation when utility work opens or damages a wall. For a wall repair in Jarrow, plaster repairs or making good after work by another contractor, contact Handyman MultiFix to discuss the job.

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Side Garden Transformation in Newcastle

This side garden transformation in Newcastle turned an overgrown area into a clean and practical outdoor space.

First, we removed weeds and unwanted vegetation. We then prepared the ground, fitted a weed-control membrane and finished the area with decorative gravel.

The Side Garden Challenge

Before work began, grass, weeds and unwanted vegetation had made the side garden difficult to maintain.

For this reason, we cleared the area and prepared the ground for easier maintenance.

Side Garden Ground Preparation and Weed Removal

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