How can I quickly remove wallpaper?

Answer 1

I saw something on tv about removing wallpaper by spraying diluted fabric softener onto paper then letting it saturate. I was able to peel the paper off with my hands and no harsh chemicals. The paper I removed was really old and had 2 layers it turned out to be really simple. Good luck!!

Answer 2

I just finished removing wall paper and i am shocked how long a small 8x10 room took. I refuse to redo it with wallpaper but steamer was not good for me since this wall paper was 40 years old it just made a mess on the floor. try wetting it and doing the removal in sections 1 wall per day. then it is not overwhelming

Answer 3

You'll need to prepare your room, follow these steps:

Take everything off the walls. Remove decorative objects and knick-knacks. Remove as much furniture as possible. You'll need to cover what's left. Place old towels along the baseboards. Spread plastic dropcloths over the towels and tape them to the baseboards. This step will prevent messy scraps from getting on your floors.
Assemble the tools you'll need. Allow a full day for removing paper from an average-sized room.
stripable Wallpaper Newer wallpapers are stripable, which means they can easily be removed without water or chemicals. So, if you know the wallpaper you're trying to remove was hung in recent years, you may be in luck. Here's how to check: At a corner or seam near the bottom of the wall, use a putty knife to pry the edge of the wallcovering. If it pulls away easily and keeps coming up as you pull, it's time to celebrate, you have stripable wallpaper and your job should be easy. To remove the paper, simply grab the lower corner of a strip and pull it away until both corners of the strip are free. Then hold the bottom edge with both hands and pull until the whole strip is off the wall. Repeat all the way around the room.
If the paper is stubborn, you can help it along by using a razor knife. Hold the knife perpendicular to the wall and make a series of horizontal strips about 10 inches apart. (Careful, you want the cuts though the wallpaper, not into the wall!) Then loosen the section of paper and pull it free with your fingers.
Here Comes the Wall - If you're removing stripable wallpaper and the paper surface of your plaster comes up too, you need to stop immediately. If you don't, your walls can be badly damaged. When this happens, it generally means that the gyprock was not sealed with enough paint. You'll need to glue down any loose pieces and seams that have separated. Fill in uneven areas with non-shrinking speckling compound. Sand your repairs and apply an oil-based sealer with an enamel undercoat.

Peelable Wallpaper - Some wallpapers are peelable, which means that they have a top coat which comes off just like stripable paper. Once you have peeled off the top vinyl coat, you'll have the backing left. Follow directions for stripping with water to remove the backing. Don't leave the backing on, even if it's in good condition.

Removing Washable Wallpapers - The surface that makes washable wallpaper easy to clean also makes it a little harder to remove. You must break through the plastic film that covers the paper in order for water to penetrate the paper. Use a scoring tool to create holes in the wallpaper. Soak the paper with water from a spray bottle, spraying water into the slits so it can work its way behind the covering. Wait about 10 minutes and then scrape off the paper with a wide blade knife.

Stripping with Water - For this job, you'll need to buy a liquid stripper concentrate to be mixed with hot water according to the manufacturer's directions. Apply the mixture to your walls with a broad brush or a sprayer. Work from top to bottom a section at a time. You don't want to try to tackle such a large area that the paper dries out before you have a chance to remove it. Let the paper soak for a few minutes; then start stripping it away with a scraper.

Sometimes, you'll find an old paper that just won't absorb water. When this happens you'll have to scratch up the surface with coarse sandpaper or a scoring tool to allow the water to soak into the paper. Once it's properly soaked, apply the wetting agent twice more and let it soak for 30 minutes. You'll know it's ready when you can scrape off pieces of paper with your fingernail. Remember to wear gloves and goggles since you're dealing with chemicals.

Steam Removal - Your last resort for removing wallpaper is to steam-strip it. This job is strenuous because you'll need to steam and strip at the same time. You might want to ask a friend for help. A steamer uses boiling water to soften the glue between the wallpaper and the wall.

If you are removing vinyl-coated wallpaper with a steamer, you still have to use a scoring tool to punch holes in the paper so the steam can reach the glue. You'll probably want to rent a steamer instead of purchasing one since this isn't a job you'll do very often. Carefully read the manufacturer's directions, as they may vary from machine to machine. Basically, the process works this way:

Make sure the power is off.
Pour warm water into the reservoir.
Turn on the machine and wait for the water to boil.
With your goggles and gloves on, place the stripper's steam pad firmly on the wallpaper for about 30 seconds.
Move the pad and you'll see loose paper, which you'll take off with a scraper.

Answer 4

I was told by a guy that does texturizing on walls that the best way was to spray a solution of 1/2 water 1/2 vinegar onto the wall paper, make sure to dampen it well, I tried it and it worked.

Answer 5

use a clothing steamer and run it along the walls very slowly and the wallpaper should just peel right off, this is probably one of the best methods to use.

Answer 6

Go to Home Depot and rent a steamer. It works great!

Answer 7

Use half vinegar and half water in a spray bottle. Let it sit for a while and then have fun scrapping.

Answer 8

if you want an inexspensive way,
just get a spray bottle and fill it with warm water,
and as you spray you can peel it off.

Answer 9

A steamer or wet it.

Answer 10

Burn the walls down

sorry this answer didn't help you