2006-10-25 07:23:29 · 14 answers · asked by El Jorgy 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Wet down the paper with a soaking wet towel, and peal from the edges. It worked great on mine, and a 3" putty knife was all I had to buy.
2006-10-25 07:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've stripped a lot of wallpaper, in fact I was doing it this week. I think the best and least expensive way is to use a clean "windex-type" bottle with a mixture of hot water and about 3/4 cup of plain white vinegar.
If it's a vinyl type wallpaper you may want to peel the top layer of the wallpaper first just by pulling it off the wall. This leaves the bottom layer of paper that's adhered to the wall. Then spray your vinegar solution, let it set a couple of minutes and start peeling/scraping with a 3 inch plastic scraper. (Metal ones are too easy to dig into the damp wallboard) You may need to use a paper tiger to get the whole thing started if you can't get the vinyl wallpaper off but dont dig in too deep or you'll leave little paths of holes in the wall.
The vinegar is very inexpensive and at first it smells pretty bad, but it actually cleans the wall and the baseboards as it runs down the wall and leaves behind a fresh scent. You don't really have to worry about it damaging anything either.
Good luck! Oh and keep the little pieces of peeled paper cleaned up as you go... you can pick them all up in a little goopy mess with the scraper. If you don't, they can restick to the floor or your shoes and get tracked all over the place. :)
2006-10-27 03:51:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can purchase a device to score the paper (walmart has it )so the liquid can get in release the glue on the paper. I have done it without scoring; you can use a vinegar and water mixture and sponge on the paper; leave on to seep a short while and you should be able to peel and scrape the paper and glue off; I have heard of putting fabric softener in water instead of vinegar so you don't get the smell but I haven't tried that method yet. If you are lucky it will come off in larger pieces; you have to have patience ; I have removed wallpaper from my entire house; if you use the spackle tool/scraper to scrape off the paper be careful not to dig into the sheetrock. It can be a slow process depending on the paper and glue that was used and of course the length of time. I have painted over wallpaper and I still was able to remove it so it can be done; good luck
2006-10-25 07:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by sml 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very last 3 hundred and sixty 5 days I had 3 paint experts supply estimates for eliminating wallpaper and texturing wall for portray in 2 baths and kitchen. All 3 experts stated the paper were professionally put in and can want to damage the sheetrock if bumped off. They each and every cautioned sealing the paper & texturing over it. I did have it finished that way through a specialist. A 3 hundred and sixty 5 days later, it seems large and that i see no alerts of issues.
2016-10-16 06:25:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've gotten alot of good answers.
I use the spray bottle with water method Only thing I haven't seen mentioned is I use hot water in the bottle. Spray it the first time, let it soak for a couple of minutes then give it another squirt with the hot water and start peeling it off with the putty knife. Works like a charm. Once you get the paper off don't foreget to wipe off any excess glue residue with a damp (warm) clean rag.
Good Luck...
2006-10-25 08:05:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Score the paper and spray it with hot water. Start peeling when it looks like it is starting to lift. If it not loose at all, you can always paint over it after using a primer like Kilz. That would be much easier, believe me, I have peeled paper - PAIN IN THE A--! You can spend money on different products, but, I think it is a waste of money - this works as well as any products that I have purchased.
2006-10-25 07:54:42 · answer #6 · answered by ach*tx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
steam and a 3" wide putty knife. Dont have steam you can us efor this. Ok, get a paper tiger type of tool from Lowes or Home Depot, a spray bottle of water and of course a 3" wide putty knife.
I had to end up doing this before and this is really the only way to do it without getting a pro to come in. But so you know, there is no real easy way to get it done. You're goanna have to use plenty of elbow grease. Good luck!!!
2006-10-25 07:29:48 · answer #7 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recently had to remove 5 layers of it in a bathroom. what i used was something to make small holes in the wallpaper, then i sprayed it with warm water that had fabric softner in it, and a big straight razor for the tough spots. then after i got it off i went back and finished taking off the excess glue. hope this helps you. oh and its alot of work.
2006-10-25 12:56:50 · answer #8 · answered by goodcraneop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amazingly, you can use liquid
fabric softener. The kind you use
in the washing machine. Score
the paper first and apply just
enough to get the paper damp.
Don't use alot or you will ruin the
paper layer on the drywall. Let
sit for a while and start peeling.
2006-10-25 10:24:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy wallpaper remover or rent a steamer.you will also need a wide putty knife.messy job but the end result is worth it!
2006-10-26 02:36:18 · answer #10 · answered by kimmi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋