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Wallpaper removal and interior painting in North Richland Hills, TX (76180)

Plenty of North Richland Hills homes still have the wallpaper borders, papered kitchens and paneled dens they were built with in the 1970s and 1980s. We strip the paper, repair the drywall underneath and repaint in finishes that suit how you live now.

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Painter removing old wallpaper in a North Richland Hills kitchen

Quick answer

Yes, we paint all over North Richland Hills, from the older streets off Grapevine Highway and Rufe Snow Drive to the newer homes along Davis Boulevard and Precinct Line Road. Common jobs here include wallpaper removal, paneling and interior repaints, trim and door painting, ceiling refreshes and updating oak trim to painted white.

Homes in North Richland Hills and what they ask of paint

North Richland Hills grew in waves. The southern part, near Grapevine Highway and Loop 820, has many 1960s and 1970s single-story brick ranches. The middle of the city filled in through the 1980s with brick homes, vaulted family rooms, wood-burning fireplaces and oak trim. The northern edge, near Davis Boulevard and Precinct Line Road, added 1990s and 2000s homes with stone accents and larger lots. Inside the older homes, wallpaper, paneling and stained oak trim are common. For paint, that usually means careful paper removal, sealing any glue residue and choosing primers that block old stains.

Taking down 1980s wallpaper without wrecking the drywall

Many original wallpapers in North Richland Hills homes were hung directly on unprimed drywall, which makes removal tricky. If we tear too fast, the paper face of the drywall comes with it. We start by scoring the paper lightly, then soak it with warm water and a wallpaper remover solution and let it soften before scraping.

Where the drywall face tears, we seal it with an oil-based or shellac primer so it doesn't bubble when we skim coat. Then we skim with joint compound, sand at 150 to 180 grit, prime and paint. Glue residue is washed off thoroughly, since paint over leftover paste can crack.

Light scoring and warm-water soak
Torn drywall face sealed before skimming
Glue residue washed off completely
Skim coat, prime and two finish coats

Changing stained oak trim and doors to painted white

A lot of 1980s homes here have honey or orange oak baseboards, door casings and six-panel doors. Painting them white or a soft off-white can make a room look brighter without new carpentry. We clean the trim, scuff sand, fill nail holes, caulk gaps and apply a bonding or stain-blocking primer so tannins in the oak don't bleed through.

Then we brush and roll two coats of a waterborne alkyd enamel, which levels well and dries hard. Doors are painted on both sides. A full house of trim and doors usually costs about $2,950 to $6,600, depending on the number of doors, window casings and stair parts.

Paneled dens and vaulted family rooms

Wood paneling in older North Richland Hills dens can be painted if it's solid and firmly attached. We clean it, sand the glossy finish, prime with a bonding primer and either paint over the grooves or fill them with a flexible filler for a flatter look.

Vaulted family rooms with beams are common in 1980s homes. We use extension poles and tall ladders to repaint high walls and ceilings, and we can paint beams in a contrasting color or leave them stained.

Streets and places we know in North Richland Hills

NRH2O Family Water Park
Iron Horse Golf Course
Rufe Snow Drive
Davis Boulevard
Grapevine Highway

Painting services most requested in North Richland Hills

Scraper lifting soaked wallpaper backing from a wall

Repairs & prep

Wallpaper Removal

Old wallpaper stripped without gouging the drywall, adhesive residue washed off, walls sealed and skimmed, then primed and painted in the color you pick.

Brush cutting a clean line between gray wall and white ceiling

Interior

Interior House Painting

Walls repainted with real prep: settling cracks taped, patches spot primed, lines cut by hand and furniture covered from the first day to the last.

Fresh caulk line between baseboard and gray wall

Interior

Baseboard & Interior Trim Painting

Baseboards, crown, casings and window stools sanded, gaps recaulked and finished in a hard semi-gloss enamel that resists scuffs from vacuums, shoes and pets.

Interior

Interior Door Painting

Six-panel, flush and slab doors painted on both faces and all edges, with hinges masked or removed and a smooth enamel that doesn't stick when the door closes.

Roller applying white paint to a knockdown-textured ceiling

Interior

Ceiling Painting

Flat ceiling paint rolled evenly across textured and smooth ceilings, with stains sealed first and corner cracks taped so the room looks brighter overhead.

Tape peeled from a crisp green and white paint line

Interior

Accent Wall Painting

One wall painted in a deep or bold color with razor-straight corners, plus painted stripes, color-blocking or board-and-batten styles when you want more than flat color.

Painting questions from North Richland Hills homeowners

Can you remove wallpaper in a North Richland Hills home if it was painted over?

Yes, though it takes longer. Paint blocks water from soaking into the paper, so we score more thoroughly and use a stronger remover solution. Sometimes the best option is to seal the painted paper, skim coat it smooth and paint. We'll test a small section first and recommend the approach.

Will tannins from the oak trim in my North Richland Hills home bleed through white paint?

They can if the wrong primer is used. Oak contains tannins that can turn white paint yellow or pinkish. We use a stain-blocking bonding primer, often shellac or oil-based, before the topcoat. That prevents bleed-through and helps the enamel stick to the old finish.

How long does wallpaper removal take in a typical North Richland Hills bathroom?

A standard bathroom usually takes one to two days for removal and wall repair, plus another day to prime and paint. Paper that comes off cleanly is faster. Paper hung on unprimed drywall or painted over takes longer, and we'll let you know once we test it.

Do you repaint vaulted ceilings in North Richland Hills family rooms?

Yes. We use tall ladders, extension poles and plank setups for high ceilings and walls. We protect furniture, floors and fireplaces before starting. Most vaulted family rooms take one to two days, depending on height, beams and whether the walls are included.

Can you paint paneling in an older North Richland Hills den so the grooves don't show?

We can. After cleaning and sanding, we fill the grooves with a flexible filler or skim compound, then prime and paint. It won't look exactly like drywall up close, but it reads as a smooth wall from across the room. If you like the grooves, we can simply paint over them.

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Painting in North Richland Hills? Give us a call

Describe the rooms or exterior you want painted and we will set a walkthrough time that suits you.

Call (817) 285-5564