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For this wallpaper removal in Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Handyman MultiFix also prepared uneven wall areas and completed the painting.

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

Living room with dark patterned wallpaper before removal in Walkergate
The original patterned wallpaper gave the living area a much darker appearance.
Dark purple wallpaper in a Walkergate hallway before decorating
The narrow hallway was covered with dark purple wallpaper before the 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.

Bright white hallway after lining paper and painting in Walkergate
The hallway after wall preparation, selective lining-paper installation and white painting.
Living room with freshly painted white walls after wallpaper removal in Walkergate
The completed living area has a brighter and cleaner white finish.

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.

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