I want to paint and the paste is still sticky.
2006-07-24 02:13:47 · 9 answers · asked by buttercup 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
take an old spray bottle fill it with hot soapy water the hotter the better, spray on wall paper you will need to drench it, let it soak for a little bit, it should come right up might need to scrap a little bit, but make sure the wall is completely dry before you paint it, you will want to put a drop cloth on the floor can get very messy,please don't wast your money on store bought chemicals or the rental machine neither of them don't work very well..
2006-07-24 03:56:51 · answer #1 · answered by bllnickie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have wall papered alot and had to remove old wall paper too. The best I found (and fastest) is the Wagner Wallpaper steamer. It cost about $50 but is well worth the money. It bets DIF (which I think is useless) and anything else. Besides removing wallpaper it takes the glue right off
2006-07-24 11:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by cdl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix a cup of white vinegar to one gallon of hot water and apply with a sponge or pump-up sprayer. Protect the floor.
Moisten one section at a time. when the paste is soft, scrape it off with a flexible 4" putty knife. Get as much off as you can, then wash with the vinegar solution using a sponge.
When the wall is dry, sand with 120 grit sandpaper. Apply a good quality primer ( I prefer oil, but it's up to you).
It's not rocket surgery.
2006-07-24 09:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by exretainedff 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to remove all the paste. They make a chemical for this or there is some kind of steam machine (i an certain about the chem; machine
uncertain).
you are also going to have to prime with Kilz primer. Have fun; beau coup work.
2006-07-24 09:20:06 · answer #4 · answered by The Stranger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put tin foil on the wall where the glue is
Iron the wall until the glue becomes warm and soft
grab a cloth and remove the glue from the walls
2006-07-24 09:18:04 · answer #5 · answered by x_cybernet_x 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
warm water with a mild detergent should remove the paste. Stubborn spots may require a little soaking with wet sponge.
2006-07-24 09:29:53 · answer #6 · answered by mandp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DIFF, available at Home Depot, Lowes, and paint stores, Followlabel directions.
2006-07-24 09:46:08 · answer #7 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot soapy water ~ wait till wall is COMPLETELY dry before painting though
2006-07-24 09:16:48 · answer #8 · answered by Ðêù§ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fabric softener and water
2006-07-24 09:18:21 · answer #9 · answered by BritLdy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋