I'm using hot water in a pump sprayer but it's taking off little hunks at a time. I have a remover roller but that isn't helping either. I need to get this off in the next few hours or my carpenter will go to another job!!!!! What can I add to the water or another technique??
2007-01-29 07:42:19 · 13 answers · asked by NAD 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Add liquid fabric softener to your water.
2007-01-29 07:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife used a roller with very small spikes that just perforated the surface and then used Tide detergent in hot water. She put it on the wall with a sponge. This worked well, but it still takes time to do it. The mixture has to soak in. Be warned though, nothing short of setting wallpaper on fire will take it off quickly. And, BTW, be careful with heat guns, they can cause problems especially with foam backed trim and popcorn ceilings! Hope it helps!
2007-01-29 15:53:17 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using DIF. First score the paper so the DIF get's underneath. Then just spray like you are now, wait a little bit and the paper should peel right off.
2007-01-29 15:47:10 · answer #3 · answered by lcritter55118 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a recent home improvement show on HGTV they used a mix of water and fabric softener after scoring the paper. The paper came right off.
2007-01-29 16:08:31 · answer #4 · answered by FL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The idiots that lived in the house before me, decided to wallpaper a border to the sheet rock directly. It was a pain in the rear to get off. a vinegar solution worked wonders.
2007-01-29 15:54:39 · answer #5 · answered by keeperofpuppies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Score the wallpaper (tool available from any hardware store) and fill a bucket with DIF. Apply to scored wallpaper with a sponge, let sit to absorb, then scrape with a putty knife.
2007-01-29 15:52:55 · answer #6 · answered by jeanne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the hardware store buy a wallpaper steamer and paper tiger to remove cost about $50.00......I don't know if i'm in time but good luck...........
That' why I'm lucky to live in BERKELEY CALIFORNIA we have a tool lending library......
2007-01-29 15:54:02 · answer #7 · answered by adevilchild38 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need steam my man or you can by this stuff at the hardware store that sprays on like cleaner and it takes it off
2007-01-29 15:47:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an enzyme product. Try DIF
2007-01-29 15:46:45 · answer #9 · answered by bandit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best remedy is a heat gun. Can you rent one from Home Depot or something?
2007-01-29 15:47:00 · answer #10 · answered by Summer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋