"Prime Coat did an outstanding job spray painting our living room built-in unit. They finished on time, paid close attention to detail, and used the exact paint brand and color we asked for. They were extremely tidy, cleaned up completely, and thoughtfully left the extra paint in our utility room for future use. We will definitely be hiring them again soon!"
Wallpaper removal
& wall prep in London.
Strip dated wallpaper and prep walls for new finishes. We remove glue, repair plaster, and leave a perfectly smooth base ready for paint or paper — dust-controlled, with period features protected.

What's included
in the price.
Dust-controlled teams protect floors, work around period features, and plan around tenancies or refurb schedules. You get clean walls, zero mess, and a faster turnaround for decorating.
Most stripping jobs finish with a repaint — see interior painting for what happens once the walls are smooth.
- 01Removal of all wallpaper layers
- 02Treatment of stubborn adhesive residue
- 03Repair of any wall damage revealed
- 04Filling and sanding of imperfections
- 05Final surface preparation for painting or new wallpaper
- 06Complete cleanup and disposal
Ready for paint
or paper.
Once the wallpaper is off, we tailor the next steps to suit your plans — fresh paint, new coverings, or perfectly smooth plaster.
Skim & resurface
We skim damaged areas or full walls with finishing plaster, then sand and prime to create a smooth base for paint or lining paper.
Lining paper installation
For walls with minor imperfections we hang professional-grade lining paper to achieve an ultra-smooth finish before painting.
Moisture & stain treatment
Damp spots and nicotine stains are blocked with specialist primers so they don't bleed through new finishes.
Feature wall preparation
Perfect surface prep for bold paints or bespoke mural installations, with laser-straight lines and primed surfaces.
Fixed quotes, itemised.
No day rates.
Every project is quoted as a fixed, itemised price after a complimentary site survey — so you can compare line by line, and the number doesn't change halfway through.
- Strip stubborn vinyl, foil, or textured papers
- Steam removal for woodchip and multiple layers
- Repair blown plaster, skim, and re-line walls
- Prep for paint, lining paper, or new coverings
- Treat damp, nicotine, or adhesive staining
- Protect floors, sockets, and built-ins during stripping
The £350 starting price is indicative — layers and wall condition drive the number. The pricing guide breaks stripping and prep down, or get a quick ballpark with the calculator.
Reviews from London customers
In their
words.
Rated 5.0 from 17 reviews — 15 on Google, 2 on Checkatrade.
Prime Coat London LtdCompanies House no. 14060999Trading since 2022Public liability insuredNot VAT registered — no VAT on quotes
Areas we cover across London
Based in East London.
Covering all London.
We’re a London-based crew working out of Fishguard Way, E16. From Chelsea townhouses to Hackney flats, we cover the whole of Greater London.
Central London
North & East London
Before you
book.
Not sure what's under the paper? Send a few photos and we'll advise before you commit.
One team,
one standard of finish.
Get a free painting quote in London
Ready when
you are.
Every quote is fixed-price and no-obligation. Most messages get a reply within the hour — we’ll book the survey at a time that suits you.