To dream that you are peeling or stripping off wallpaper, symbolizes that you are beginning to let your guard down or allow yourself to connect more readily with others. It also indicates that you are revealing aspects of yourself that have been kept well hidden.
The color and pattern of the wallpaper in your dream will offer clues as what kind of barrier, secret, or feeling is being represented by the wallpaper. [1]
To be putting up wallpaper signifies covering up the old self (possibly superficially), particularly if the old wallpaper is not removed.
2- Wallpaper in a dream can have the same significance as clothes on a character. We may be wanting to make changes in our lives but need to experiment and get a proper lit - first.
3- The dreamer should metaphorically take a look at himself and be sure that he is being true to himself, as wallpaper often symbolises an outer facade of some kind. [2]
Depth Psychology: A dream about wallpaper is a challenge to express more feelings, intentions, and thoughts, and to throw away the mask you’ve been hiding behind.
If there is wallpaper featured in your dream, take a look at what you are hiding or wanting to be kept out of view in your life. [4]
The action may also comment on a new or more functional pattern of behavior that you are ready to display. [5]
2. Attempt to make one’s life brighter, better.
3. Stripping wallpaper means trying to change one’s life. [7]