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How to Remove Wallpaper (Easily!)
Once all the paper has been removed, clean the walls with soap and warm water to remove any residue. Allow the walls to dry completely before painting.
How to Remove Traditional Wallpaper1. Gather Your Materials
- Water
- Wallpaper stripper
- Spray bottle, garden sprayer, or paint roller
- Putty knife or scraper
- Wallpaper scoring tool (if necessary)
- Ladder
- Soap
- Water
- Rags
- Rubber gloves
2. Mix the Solution
Combine hot water and wallpaper stripper according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour the solution into a spray bottle or garden sprayer.
3. Apply Solution
Use a spray bottle, garden sprayer, or paint roller to apply the solution to a small section of the wall, about three feet by three feet. Let the solution sit and absorb for several minutes.
4. Scrape the Wallpaper Off
Use your putty knife to peel off the wallpaper, working your way up the wall. (Specially designed scraping tools may help with tough jobs, as they feature ergonomic handles that will be more comfortable when elbow grease is required to remove all the wallpaper paste.) Be careful not to gouge the drywall as you scrape. Once the paper has been removed from the section, move on to the next area.
5. Score if Necessary
If the solution doesn’t absorb and the wallpaper is difficult to scrape, you may need to score the wall before applying the solution. Roll a scoring tool (an essential wallpaper removal tool!) over the paper, making overlapping circles.
6. Clean the Walls
Wipe down the walls with soap and water to remove any residue. If there’s stubborn adhesive left behind, follow our guide on how to remove wallpaper glue. If the removal process left behind any tiny holes in the wall, use spackling paste to fill them, let it dry, and then use sandpaper to remove any protrusions before painting or re-papering.
1. Gather Your Materials
- Water
- Wallpaper stripper
- Spray bottle, garden sprayer or paint roller
- Putty knife
- Scoring tool (if necessary)
- Ladder
- Soap
- Water
- Rags
- Rubber gloves
2. Remove the Top Layer
Begin by peeling off the top layer of the wallpaper. Loosen the corner with a putty knife and pull the paper off the paper backing.
3. Remove the Backing
To remove the paper layer left behind, you’ll use the technique described above for removing traditional wallpaper.
How to Remove Wallpaper When Nothing Else Works: Grab a Wallpaper SteamerIf your wallpaper refuses to budge no matter how much you spray and scrape, you may need to use an electric steamer, which can be rented from a home improvement store.
1. Gather Your Materials
- Electric steamer (designated wallpaper removal steamers are easier to use than the small handheld ones you may use on your clothes)
- Putty knife
- Safety goggles
- Rubber gloves
- Scoring tool (if necessary)
- Soap
- Water
- Rags
How to Remove Wallpaper 3 Ways
By
Lee Wallender
Lee Wallender
Lee has over two decades of hands-on experience remodeling, fixing, and improving homes, and has been providing home improvement advice for over 13 years.
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Updated on 11/03/22
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In This Article
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Before You Begin
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Steamer
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Water & Vinegar
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Liquid Stripper
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Tips
Project Overview
Removing wallpaper from your walls might be one of those projects you've considered for a long time, except for one thing: rumors of its difficulty. Whether you or someone else originally installed the wallpaper, that paper may indeed be a chore to remove. But that's only if you approach this project without a plan. When you have the right tools and materials, you'll be able to do a faster, cleaner, and easier job of removing your wallpaper.
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Before You Begin
With all of these methods, you’re soaking the wallpaper which will fall to the floor. To protect your floors and baseboards, lay down towels around your room or cardboard to catch the wet paper as it’s removed from the walls.
Equipment / Tools
Wallpaper Steam Removal Method
- Wallpaper steamer
- Putty knife
- Clean sponge
- Wallpaper scoring tool
Water and Vinegar Method
- Spray bottle
- Putty knife
Wallpaper Liquid Stripper Method
- Putty knife
- Wallpaper scoring tool
- Clean sponge
Materials
Wallpaper Steam Removal Method
- Sheet plastic
- Tape
Water and Vinegar Method
- Water
- Vinegar
- Sheet plastic
- Tape
Wallpaper Liquid Stripper Method
- Wallpaper stripper in spray bottle
- Sheet plastic
- Tape
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Method 1: Wallpaper Steam Removal
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Prepare the Steamer
Fill the steamer reservoir full of water, up to the waterline mark. Do not overfill the steamer.
Attach the handle and hose to the large steamer plate. Plug in the machine and turn it on.
Wait for the machine to build up steam. Most machines will have indicator lights that tell you when the machine is ready. This can take five or 10 minutes.
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Steam the Wallpaper
Lay the plate on a section of wallpaper and press the trigger for 15 to 20 seconds. Immediately remove the plate.
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Tip
Be patient. If the paper isn't coming off, hold the steamer over the area a little longer. With your scraper, gently peel away at each section. If you rush the process you can potentially damage the walls with the scrapper, which I ended up doing a few times.
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Remove the Wallpaper
Immediately begin peeling up that section of the wallpaper with the putty knife.
If this isn't working well, score the wallpaper with the wallpaper scoring tool.
Steam that section again and try peeling it up. Continue with the process until the wallpaper is gone.
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Warning
Never refill a wallpaper steaming tool while it is hot. This can lead to eruption or spilling of hot water, which can lead to burns. Wait until the tool is completely cool before refilling it.
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Clean Up the Adhesive
After the paper has been removed, go back and re-steam so that you can scrape up any residual adhesive. Once it's all gone, use a new, damp sponge to wipe down the wall.
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Method 2: Water and Vinegar
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Mix the Vinegar and Water
Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle, and get ready to soak the walls.
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Saturate the Wallpaper
Spray an area, generously, and watch the paper start to soak off and separate from the walls.
Method 3: Wallpaper Liquid Stripper
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Apply the Wallpaper Stripper
Tape sheet plastic around all areas of the wallpaper that will not be removed.
Turn the wallpaper stripper bottle to the ON position but not to a spray-mist. Spray the product, following with the sponge to distribute it over an area about 2 feet by 2 feet.
Wait about five minutes for the product to penetrate the paper. In the meantime, watch for any drips and clean them up.
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Begin the Removal
Gently push the putty knife under the paper and lift the paper away. Do not scrape or gouge the wall with the knife. The wallpaper should easily lift off. If not, score the wallpaper with the scoring tool. Make about ten holes every square inch.
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Repeat the Process
Apply more of the wallpaper stripper and let it rest for five minutes. Repeat the process of lifting the wallpaper off with the putty knife. You might have to do this a few more times to get the wallpaper off cleanly.
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Clean Up the Last Bits
Some wallpaper adhesive may remain on the wall.
Use the wallpaper stripper to remove this. Spray it on the wall and spread it with the sponge. Let it rest for a few minutes, then scrape the liquified adhesive off the wall with the putty knife. Wipe down the wall with a new, clean sponge dampened with water.
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Tips for Removing Wallpaper
- Drywall is coated with a paper facing. When this paper is joined with the wallpaper, these two like materials bond especially well. Pulling the two laminated materials apart is hard to do in any clean way. Both are porous, thin, and tear easily.
- When the wall has previously been painted with semi-gloss or gloss paint, removal is somewhat easier. With this, the drywall paper is less porous, plus the paint helps to hold the drywall paper together.
- The ingredient that gives wallpaper paste such incredible wet-tack properties is starch. Modified wheat starch has long been used for wallpaper adhesive. Even today, you'll find modified wheat starch as the main solid ingredient in most wallpaper adhesives.
If you've ever encountered stubborn wheat starches in another common form—dried pasta residue on a pan, perhaps—you'll know that hot water breaks up those starches so you can wash them away. With wallpaper, the same concept applies. Moisture plus heat, with a short amount of rest time, equals an unbeatable combination for breaking up those starches and removing that wallpaper. - Using a steamer is the best method for removing wallpaper in a large room with lots of surface area to remove the wallpaper from.
- If using the vinegar and water method, saturating the walls as much as possible is important. The more soaked the wallpaper is, the better.
- Give yourself time, no matter which method you choose. Removing wallpaper can be a long and arduous task.
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11 ways to remove old wallpaper from walls quickly and easily
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Contents of the article
Previously, people did not bother much and, if they wanted to update the interior, they simply glued new wallpapers on top of the old ones.
The canvases were paper, so during this installation no bubbles, bumps and spots formed. As a result, in some apartments you can find from 2-3 to 8 or more layers of old wallpaper. To apply a modern coating, you will have to get rid of all this, and here many difficulties await. We have put together some effective ways to remove old wallpaper from walls quickly and easily, whether it is paper, vinyl or washable canvases. nine0005
Why is it better not to glue new wallpapers on old ones?
In the old days of , when the wallpaper was entirely paper without any protective films and coatings , to glue new wallpaper on the old smooth, undeformed, but just boring, coating could be with a clear conscience. Sometimes there are so many layers of old wallpaper that, like the rings of trees, you can determine the number of repairs and remember different periods in the life of the owners. If over the old Soviet and miraculously survived paper wallpaper, you are going to glue paper wallpaper again, then you can risk and do without the dismantling procedure.
In all other cases, it is better not to do this.
Firstly, if you plan to decorate the walls with plaster, photo wallpaper, paint or any other finish, then the layer of old wallpaper must be removed without fail . Secondly, even if you are going to glue the wallpaper again, then when applying one layer to another, you can get a lag of a new layer, wrinkles, bubbles and other defects . This is due to the fact that the old layer may no longer hold very well, and there is also an increased load. What's more, the glue you'll be using will soften the old wallpaper layer. As a result, the drying process will be delayed, and if the wallpaper is of different quality in two layers, then lagging behind the walls cannot be avoided.
- It's great if you still have labels from rolls of , where indicates the type of dismantling , for example, "remove wet" or "delaminate when removed." nine0038
- Before you start removing old wallpaper, remember how it was pasted .
If it was ordinary wallpaper paste that was applied to primed walls, then most likely the whole dismantling process would not be very difficult. - Problems may arise if the wallpaper was glued with a non-standard adhesive , such as PVA, or mounted on an unsuitable surface. The most difficult surface is considered to be non-putty drywall.
- Some difficulties may arise, if the top layer does not absorb moisture (vinyl and washable wallpaper), but in this case, effective methods have been devised.
In any case, remember that nothing is impossible. There are many ways to remove old wallpaper from the walls, it just might take a little more effort than planned.
How to prepare for wallpaper removal?
Removing old wallpaper is often a messy process. Stucco will crumble, splashes of water and some special tools will fly, so it is better to prepare the room in advance:
- try to take out as much furniture as possible ;
- if all the furniture could not be removed, move the remaining items to the center of the room and cover with foil;
- floor it is also recommended to cover with foil , and to prevent it from slipping, you can put old newspapers or cardboard on top of it: The same film, which is fixed with masking tape, will come to the rescue;
- if the wallpaper is supposed to be removed with water, then it is necessary to de-energize all sockets and switches , and even better - additionally cover them with a film, which is fixed with adhesive tape;
- a damp cloth can be placed on the threshold of the room to prevent dust from spreading to neighboring rooms;
- all necessary tools should be prepared in advance.
Wallpaper removal tool
The last point is the most interesting. What tools may be needed in the process of removing wallpaper? nine0005
List:
- two sharp spatulas of different sizes;
- bucket, water, detergent;
- sponges, roller, rags;
- garbage bags;
- gloves;
- ladder;
- perforation roller, wallpaper tiger, knife;
- special wallpaper remover/steam iron and fabric scrap.
The toolbox can be reduced or expanded depending on the selected method.
#1. Removing wallpaper with bare hands0011
This is an option for those lucky ones who have old wallpaper already moving away from the walls . To remove the old canvases, it is enough to pull the upper edge, and if some parts do not lend themselves, then pry them with a spatula or knife. Stripes of wallpaper can depart entirely. Old wallpaper, most likely, has already lost its strength, so you should not pull so that the canvas does not crumble.
Shoot carefully. If in some place the wallpaper is securely attached, then pry them with a knife or spatula. If this does not help, then use one of the following methods. nine0005
#2. The traditional method: removing wallpaper with water
The wet method works in most cases . Moreover, it is more hygienic compared to the previous option, since less dust will be generated in the process.
The procedure is as follows:
This method is ideal for paper wallpapers : single-layer soak in literally 5-7 minutes and are perfectly removed from top to bottom, two-layer will take 10-15 minutes, and only the top layer can be removed. If you are going to glue the wallpaper, then the bottom layer of the old ones can be left. If not, then the procedure will have to be repeated. In the case of paper wallpaper covered with protective moisture-resistant film , as well as in the case of vinyl, non-woven and washable wallpaper , you will have to try a little more.
At a minimum, perforate , and as a maximum, use special compounds and other tricks.
#3. We use a special wallpaper remover
If the wallpaper is stuck tightly, or you just don't want to waste time and effort soaking it with water, then you can take a special wallpaper remover. Such products are inexpensive, non-toxic, absorbed into the structure of the wallpaper much better than just water or soap and water. nine0005
Procedure:
- purchased agent in the form of powder or gel dilute with the indicated amount of water, mix thoroughly ;
- using roller (you can also use sponge ) the resulting solution is applied to wallpaper in the usual way;
- leave the agent to soak in and penetrate for the time , indicated on the package .
The period can be from several minutes to 3 hours ; - after the time has elapsed, wallpaper sheets themselves lag behind the walls and it is not necessary to apply inhuman efforts to peel off. For convenience, it is better to remove the wallpaper with using a spatula ;
- waterproof wallpaper beforehand better cut with a knife or wallpaper tiger;
- among the popular remedies we highlight the preparations Zinsser, Quelyd Dissoucol and Atlas Alpan . One bottle should cover approximately 100 m 2 surfaces;
- is suitable for removing paper, textile, vinyl, non-woven and other types of wallpaper.
#4. Steam method
The most common iron, steam iron or steam generator can help with old wallpaper:
- 0014 . It is well moistened and applied to the wall. It is better to act together: one person holds the fabric, the second irons the area, setting the heating of the iron to maximum.
Iron the fabric several times, remove it and pry off the wallpaper with a spatula. Moisture and hot temperatures contribute to the rapid dissolution of the adhesive and softening of the wallpaper; - It is even better to use the steam generator or vertical steam iron. Steam affects a certain area of the wallpaper, you can apply a thin fabric; nine0038
- Steam generators make the process easier and easier. Steam penetrates much faster than water and reduces the risk of damaging the plaster. It is much more convenient to work with a steam generator than with an iron or a steam iron. The method is best suited for paper wallpaper , the rest will have to first remove the protective film, or perforate it very carefully.
#5. "Mole" against wallpaper
The following method is often used in construction. It is a variation of the traditional method of removing wallpaper by soaking.
nine0013 If the wallpaper is firmly stuck , dilute Krot Pipe Cleaner in warm water. For 1 part Mole, add 2 parts water. Using a roller, this solution is applied to the wallpaper, and after 5-10 minutes the wallpaper should come off in whole canvases. The effectiveness of this method is on top, only moisten the wallpaper will have to be very careful and act with gloves.
#6. How to remove wallpaper pasted on PVA
PVA glue is water insoluble composition, so traditional methods do not take it well. You can try adding laundry soap or vinegar, or both, to the water, or you can do it in a slightly different way.
Work with trowel and grinder. Using a spatula, they try to carefully remove those parts of the wallpaper that lend themselves. Remains of and large pieces can be removed with the grinder, but in this case it is worth remembering that you go to risk damage to the underlying surface.
Most likely, after completion of the work, the walls will have to be leveled.
Also don't forget about the most efficient way - steaming .
No. 7. How to remove vinyl wallpaper
Vinyl wallpaper is a layer of PVC film pasted on paper, less often on interlining . To remove such wallpaper, the traditional method is suitable, but several nuances should be taken into account:
Wallpaper tiger
- vinyl film does not pass water , therefore, in order for moisture to get to the glue and soak it, this must violate the integrity of this very outer layer . Use a knife, spatula or wallpaper tiger;
- then moisten with water and wait 15-20 minutes ;
- Due to the fact that the vinyl film is very durable, the wallpaper will be removed in whole strips. Each of the top sheets must be cut with a knife or spatula , and then gently pull down;
- paper base may remain in some places, but it can be easily removed using the same soaking and stripping with a metal spatula;
- heavy multi-layered vinyl wallpaper is a little more difficult to dismantle , you will have to slowly and systematically get rid of each layer;
- masters suggest using not just water for wetting, but a weak solution of glue.
Due to this, the liquid becomes thicker, lingers longer on the surface of the wallpaper and acts more effectively. On waterproof vinyl, even perforated, ordinary water will drain very quickly. Wallpaper glue is added to water two times less than when wallpapering; - place with water and glue solution you can use special wallpaper remover .
#8. How to remove non-woven wallpaper?
Non-woven wallpaper can be made purely from non-woven fabric , or from non-woven fabric and a layer of other material. In the latter case, paper , textiles or vinyl is attached to the non-woven base. The tactics of dismantling non-woven wallpaper is not much different from the traditional method described above. nine0005 Non-woven backing is much stronger than paper backing, although it is also natural. She will be filmed in full canvases. It is most convenient to work with a spatula , if necessary, wallpaper can be moistened with . If there is an external vinyl layer, it is first perforated , then moistened, and after 15-20 minutes begin to remove Washable wallpapers are chosen for areas where water can get in or where there are constant sources of pollution. Such a coating can be washed with a damp sponge, and nothing will happen to it. Cool, right? But this advantage becomes the main problem when trying to remove washable wallpaper. Experts advise to proceed as follows: Liquid wallpaper over resembles decorative plaster in composition and method of application. They consist of cellulose fibers, silk, cotton, adhesives, dyes and specific additives such as fungicides. The surface of such wallpaper is strong and durable , and if you are tired of its color, you can change it using acrylic and water-based paint of the desired shade. If you decide to completely get rid of liquid wallpaper and change it to another type of coating, then to shoot them will be easy . If it so happened that the wallpaper did not soften under the action of warm water, then a weak primer solution can be prepared. Plasterboard allows you to quickly level the surface of the walls. For this convenience, the material has become ubiquitous. However, remove drywall wallpaper is harder than with brick and concrete . Material cannot be wetted with water, and it is necessary to act as carefully as possible so as not to damage the top paper layer. You can remove wallpaper from drywall like this: Gluing paper wallpaper on drywall without prior putty means dooming yourself to eternal contemplation of the same wallpaper, or gluing other paper wallpapers over them, or demolishing walls, but this is cardinal. Many complain that the old Soviet paper wallpaper literally has eaten into the walls of and cannot be removed with water or steam. If all methods have been tried, and part of the wallpaper has remained tightly glued to the walls, then such a half-prepared wall can be puttied to level the surface for subsequent finishing. If the remnants of the old wallpaper hold tightly, tightly, then there will be nothing under the putty, and they will not affect the new coating in any way. nine0005 When all work is completed and the last piece of old wallpaper has been removed from the walls, it is time to assess the condition of the surface. Previously, there was a misconception that there was no particular need to bother with preparing the walls for wallpapering. Alas, there are still fans of this opinion. It is easy to guess that as a result of this approach, they get a not very high quality finish, even if they choose high-quality wallpapers. nine0013 An unprepared 
#9. How to remove washable wallpaper?
Be prepared that you may need to moisten surface several times with water , because such wallpapers are protected from such exposure, and it will not be easy to break such protection; #10. How to remove liquid wallpaper?
It is enough to soak the coating with warm water , and when it begins to swell, remove the mass with a spatula . Experts say that liquid wallpaper can be reused. No. 11. How to remove wallpaper from drywall?
option , as drywall can be damaged; 
However, gluing wallpaper on drywall without prior putty is a very reckless decision; 
Paper to paper is glued tightly , and to break the layers will be almost impossible . If you save on putty, then use non-woven wallpaper . In this case, when removing the top layer, a strong layer of non-woven fabric remains, on top of which you can even putty. nine0005 Wall treatment after wallpaper stripping
In most cases, with canvases , part of the plaster is removed , because the wall can hardly boast of perfect evenness. Before finishing, its surface must be carefully prepared .
Whatever the subsequent wall finishing (wallpaper, painting, decorative plaster, etc.), the list of surface preparation activities will be approximately the same:
- primary priming of walls is necessary to improve the adhesion of the finishing material to the wall, reduce the degree of moisture absorption (saving paint, glue), speed up the drying process of putty.
The primer is applied with a roller, in hard-to-reach places you can use a brush. If you see that somewhere the composition is absorbed into the wall literally before your eyes, it is better to apply a second layer;
Glims DeepPrime Primer
Glims DeepPrime Primer and GLIMS Prime Primer are perfect for preparing walls in any room, which allows not only to strengthen the base, improve adhesion and save paint or glue, but also protect the surface from the appearance of mold and mildew due to the incoming in an antiseptic. The primer can be applied to almost any surface, it dries quickly (4 hours) and is characterized by low consumption (0.08-0.2 kg / m 2 ).
- plaster is not always necessary. If the wall surface does not contain deep holes, drops and other defects, and you plan to glue fairly dense vinyl or non-woven wallpaper, then it will be enough to putty some irregularities. If the defects are significant, thin wallpaper or painting will be used, then plaster will have to be used first.
For brick walls, a cement-sand composition is used; for concrete, gypsum plaster is more suitable. It is most convenient to use ready-made mixtures that require only the addition of water. A separate article on the site is devoted to the technology of wall plastering; nine0038 - putty is better not to neglect. It allows you to reduce the roughness of the walls, perfectly level the surface, which will positively affect the quality of the subsequent finish. Putties differ in composition. If you do all the work with your own hands, then it is better to take a gypsum composition - it is easier to apply than cement. Putty is applied with spatulas, and the finish layer can be omitted if thick wallpaper is glued, decorative plaster is applied or ceramic tiles are installed; nine0038
- Re-priming will finally prepare the surface for subsequent finishing. This time the composition should go much less.
Remember to let each coat dry thoroughly.
The data on the time of complete drying will be indicated on the packaging.
The article was written for remstroiblog.ru.
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How easy is it to remove old wallpaper from walls?
Let's be honest. Almost every one of us thought about how to speed up the repair, and tried to cheat. For example, glue new wallpaper on the old. If you have been visited by such thoughts, then drive them away without regret. nine0005
Firstly, old wallpapers do not hold well everywhere and it is likely that one wonderful day the new coating will come off the walls along with them.
Secondly, after the glue dries, bumps and bumps may appear.
Thirdly, mold formation is not excluded under a double layer of wallpaper.
As a rule, it will not be possible to remove old wallpaper without a trace. Dust, crumbling plaster, wet pieces of paper - that's what you have to face.
But our advice will help to cope with the task as quickly as possible.
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1. Prepare your inventory. You may need:
| Paint film and tape | Needle roller |
| Sandpaper | Narrow and wide spatula |
| Roller and bath | Gloves |
| Sprayer | Ladder |
2. Clear the room of furniture. Massive interior items are best taken out or moved to the center of the room and covered.
3. Assess the condition of the baguette and plinth. If you plan to replace them, simply remove them. If you decide to leave, the plinth should be carefully removed, but the baguette will have to be saved.
4. Turn off the electricity. It is better to remove the decorative parts of switches and sockets, and seal the holes with masking tape to avoid short circuits.
5. Cover the floor with PE film and secure the edges of the sheet with masking tape.
When all the preliminary work is completed, you can start cleaning the walls. nine0497 Let's consider several ways.
Spatula and knife
Recommended for worn wallpapers. Infrequently, but it happens that the wallpaper is kept only "on parole". It is easy to remove this coating. Hook the peeled edge of the paper with a knife and slowly pull. If you can’t remove the whole piece, use a wide spatula, after sharpening it with sandpaper.
Water
Recommended for non-woven, washable and vinyl wallpapers. nine0505 For the desired effect, it is better to use warm or hot water. It dissolves glue better than cold, softens paper and does not damage plaster.
Water can be applied to the wallpaper with a roller, sponge or sprayer. After a few minutes, the liquid will completely saturate the material, after which it will be easily removed.
It is better to tear off the wallpaper from the seam, re-moisten the remaining islands and remove with a narrow spatula. Do not process all the walls in one go. Otherwise, you will have to repeat the impregnation when part of the room dries. nine0005
In the wet method, a lot depends on the type of wallpaper. In order for water to penetrate into the base of washable or non-woven materials, make cuts and holes in several places. Then moisten the wallpaper with warm water, to which you add fabric softener in advance. Wait for the glue to swell and clean the walls.
Before dampening the vinyl wallpaper, roll it with a spiked roller. The scratches that appear will make removal much easier. Through them, water can easily seep under the vinyl layer and soften the glue. The wallpaper will peel off in long strips without tearing. nine0005
Special tools
Recommended for all kinds of wallpapers. They will help to easily and extra effort to remove even the most dense coatings.
