question about hanging wall paper?

Question

I removed the vinyl facing from the old paper but the lining from the back of it is still on the wall. Do I HAVE to remove that too? will it bubble the new paper if I don't remove it?

Answer 1

okay i totally did the same thing that you have done here about 2 weeks ago and what i used to get it off the wall was really easy, a garden spray bottle(CLEAN) filled with HOT water, and a window ice scraper or a metal kitchen spatula worked too. just spray sections of the paper(it will change colors as it gets wet)and then use the scraper and scrape the walls where its wet at. its really easier that what you think it would be and its kinda fun once you get going you can peel off large peices at a time. when its all off be sure to go over the wall with some kind of cleaner and a warm wet washcloth or old soft towel(i used that clorox mulit surface cleaner)just to remove any little peices of paper left on your wall. this way is lots cleaner. if doing a large room like a living room and you dont want paper all over the place be sure to cover furniture with plastic or sheets like you would when painting so things dont get misted by the spray bottle or get the paper on them(***note that the paper is still going to be a little bit sticky when it get wet***)so have a trash bag handy. GOOD LUCK hopefully everything goes smoothly.

Answer 2

Just for the record, I have papered more bedrooms than you've had hot dinners. Some guys just don't have the knack - I hope you're not one of them. Paste the wall (size) first so that when the pasted paper goes on it will slither a bit and won't get sucked onto the wall straight away. Do the whole wall like this before you start. Decide on the best place to start. I choose a bit where I can get 3 straight drops with no cutting or corners, so I can get into the hang of it (pun intended) If doing this for a customer, get a true vertical using a plumb line and hang the first strip to that. Later on you will want to centre patterns on chimney breasts etc. Cut your first length allowing a bit top and bottom for trimming - say 6 inches each end. Paste and wait a few minutes after to allow the paste to soak into the paper. Apply to the wall, matching the edge of the paper to your plumb line (or the previous length) and smooth out using the brush thing. Once you've got it in place, then concentrate on getting the bubbles out using a cloth, and when you've done that, trim the top and bottom using scissors (possibly the trickiest bit) Wipe all paste off the surface of the paper before it gets a chance to dry.

Answer 3

For the best possible finish,you should remove everything to the bare wall. No paper left of any kind. Let it dry completely before you lay new. If you do not remove the old completely you will not have an even lay with the paper. Good Luck and have fun! By the way they sell all kinds of product to help remove paper, they all work, even the cheap stuff.

Answer 4

Actually I've done this several times. If the old backing is well attached you can paint sizing over the old backing and the new wallpaper will stick fine and it does not bubble, small bubbles will disappear when it dries. If you notice any real large loose places when you wet it with the sizing just peel it off and re-size it.

Obviously the BEST way to do it is to peel to the wall, it just depends on how much time and effort you want to put in to this.

Answer 5

You can remove it with the adhesive dissolver liquid you get at home depot. If it's on there solidly, laying perfectly flat, no little corners sticking up, lay your paper on top of it. Some people put their new paper over old paper, if it's really stuck. If it's solid, it will not bubble the new paper.

When you're done, come over to my house. I've got a half-done kitchen I could use some help with.

Answer 6

if the wall was primed/painted before the paper was applied you should be able to remove it. However, if the paper was put directly on sheetrock you may not be able to completely remove it.

Answer 7

Very simple..the product name is "diff" available at Home depot..comes in concentrate for bug sprayers, and in a already to spray bottle...I like to use the concentrate, mix with hot water..sprayit.....wait 10 minutes..spray again..wait 5 ..and it will come right off..and yes..the fuzz from the backing if it don't buckle off when paintting in bubbles..then it will fuzz up your finish in spots..... I Am apaint contractor and have stripped millions of these...

Answer 8

I think for best adhesion you will need to remove the backing also.

It is a pain for sure, but you can pick up a steamer from Home Depot that will GREATLY reduce the time it takes you.

Answer 9

Yes, remove the backing & glue, then prime or size the wall depending if you are painting or repapering.

Answer 10

OOPS!!!!!!!!!You can soak the walls with sizing and it will lo osten the part you left on.....It will take awhile to remove all of it..............I'm sure it would mess up your new paper.....Better to be safe than sorry,,,,,,,,,,,