How do you remove the glue that remains on the walls after you take off wallpaper?

Answer 1

Stripper or paint remover (thinner) could help then go lightly with the scraper.

Answer 2

I often use liquid to help me strip walpaper depending on the type and I almost always use liquid to help strip of the paper backing and then the glue. I've heard that fabric softener and various liquids do work, but I use a walpaper striping solution. You can get it at any paint store or home improvement center. You ad a few ounces of solution per gallon of water. Im not sure exactly how much better it is than plain water on the glue but i know it helps alot with the paper backing.

The Trick to getting rid of the glue is Soak and Scrape. I use a tank sprayer to soak the wall but a roller and rollerpan or a sponge and bucket will work fine. Really soak the wall heavily and go around the room giving it time to soften and dissolve the glue. Then take a 6in putty knife or a 10in wide knife and scrape or skim the glue down the wall starting at the top going to to bottom. When your done soak the room and scrape a second time.The walls should be smooth and clean. Now, you can soak it again and scrub with a kitchen scrubby pad but thats almost never needed.

Some people her have recommended plain soaking and scrubbing/washing but that method is much slower than soaking and scrape/skim.

Answer 3

Yeah it sucks. Some one said to try fabric softener diluted in water. I don't know if it helped, but it smelled nice. You can buy glue remover at Home Depot. It was about as good as the fabric softener. Elbow grease is the only thing that really works. TSP and a scraper. I found the easiest way though was to make someone else do it.

Answer 4

Have you tried plain water? Wallpaper glue is usually a paste made with water. Give it a try.

Answer 5

take a mixture of 1/2 fabric softener & 1/2 water and mix well.

Then sponge on the mixture to the wall. Wait a few minutes (you want to soak the area)--and then use a scrubby brush to remove it.

Answer 6

First try a heat gun from a hardware store .Try blasting hot water in a spray bottle-wait a couple of minutes & then scrape with a metal scraper. You can also use a combination of both if it's real stubborn. If all else fails, use an electric palm sander.

Answer 7

Wash with water and a sponge. Organic solvents are not necessary and should not be used; not only are they completely ineffective against adhesives of this kind, they would result in a severe fire hazard. It will take a fair amount of water and scrubbing to get it all, a bit of dishwashing detergent will help.