The owners that lived here before us had put up wallpaper (the textured type) and then painted over it! Any ideas on what I can do to get the wallpaper off? It's showing under the paint...like I said it's textured.... Any Ideas???
2007-02-04 01:34:54 · 4 answers · asked by csmutz2001 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You guys are awesome!! Thank you for all of your ideas!!
2007-02-04 12:55:35 · update #1
Score through the paint and paper using a scraping knife (be careful not to score the plaster) or use a tool designed for the job - Plasplugs make a rotary paper scorer.
Then use a steam paper stripper with a wide-bladed stripping knife. Once you have cleared a small area, hold the knife at 70-90 degrees to the wall and scrape in long strokes to remove the remaining wet adhesive.
When you've finished, you have a nice, smooth wall that requires minimal sanding before painting.
2007-02-04 01:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by Paul The Rock Ape 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did this years ago on our old house.
I rented a wallpaper steamer from like A-Z rental. It was a machine (think iron) that you held against the paper until it gets soft and wet. You do an area then scrape it off with a scraper. It didn't cost much to rent it then so I assume it will still be inexpensive by todays standards.
2007-02-04 09:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by Karrose 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you take it off the same as if it werent painted water vinegar or diff and theres a wheel with teeth to roll over the papaer that scores it so solution gets behind let soak and peel do not use ammonia like tht first person said
2007-02-04 16:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by tom c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is horrible, but i just went through this myself a couple of months ago...use straight AMMONIA ...make sure you cover your mouth and nose, and take breaks every 10 minutes..nothing and i mean nothing on the market works, so don't waste your money or time...honestly this is your best bet....good luck!
2007-02-04 09:42:38 · answer #4 · answered by jamey m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋