What is the best method for removing the residue from contact paper? The former owner used it like wallpaper,

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What is the best method for removing the residue from contact paper? The former owner used it like wallpaper,

I want to prepare the surface to paint.

2006-11-22 02:31:42 · 4 answers · asked by givernay 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling

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OMG! Poor you to have to deal with THAT! You could try TSP? I use that to ready my walls for painting...just wear gloves as it's pretty strong on the skin.

2006-11-22 02:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by ♀♥☼ alycat☼♥♀ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Borax

2006-11-22 02:33:39 · answer #2 · answered by Win 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

goo be gone
Failing that, you can wash the surface with TSP, which you will find in any good home hardware store.

2006-11-22 02:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by The ReDesign Diva 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

sugar soapis great for cleaning surfaces ready for decorating.

2006-11-22 02:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by mjastbury 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋