Okay well, I had put wall paper on my wall about .. 6 years
ago? But I put it on really old paint, so that screwed me up.
Now I can't get it off the wall?
Is there any way to make it simple, I tried clothes softener and water, put that made the paint come off some places so now it's not going to be smooth
2007-07-21 08:17:02 · 7 answers · asked by dviogvdc 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but....
Wallpaper is a painter's nightmare. To properly do the job, you need to repaint the entire wall, and it's a pain to do it right.
First, scrape all the loose edges flush so that the paper that remains has a sealed edge. Then, 'skim coat' the edges with drywall spackle. (A skim coat is a thin layer that hides the edge of the wallpaper, blending into one uniform layer.) Wait for this to dry, then sand it smooth with a drywall sponge (sanding block made esp. for drywall, about $2). Now, prime the wall. Then paint the wall.
UGH! Sounds like alot of work? It is. But, on the bright side, you will be free of the wallpaper headache forever!
Good luck.
2007-07-21 08:32:10 · answer #1 · answered by Bruce J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends - 30 years a go there were all sorts of innovations happening in the paper industry. If it's vinyl (or Novamura) dry strip the top layer (it comes off in sheets) and then remove the backing (if there is any) like ordinary paper. For normal types you should try removing first with water (with a little detergent to 'wet' the paper better, leave it to soak and soften the adhesive and then scrape fairly gently with a scraper. Get the soaking time right and it should be a doddle. If it is a washable type (ie it has like a varnish finish) of has been painted over, score with a wire brush before soaking to let the paper. I do not trust steamers - if you don't know what you are doing you can end up wrecking the plaster underneath and detaching the finishing coat, if not the whole lot, although they can be good for woodchip type papers. When you have got most of the paper off a light wash down should remove the remaining scraps and paste residue.
2016-05-19 05:26:16 · answer #2 · answered by nikki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just removed wall paper that was applied over drywall. I bought a wall paper scorer that perforated the wall paper. Then I used a concentrate call pyrhana (sp) that you mix in a spray bottle with warm water. After scoring the wall paper, I sprayed on liberal amounts of solution and used a putty knife to scrape it off. If it gets tough, spray more solution. Solution is non toxic and I did it bare handed. I did have to touch up a couple places with joint compound and sand it. I primed it with Kilz and painted. Looks great, good luck hope this helps.
2007-07-23 03:48:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make a product called DIF and sell it at places like home depot and menards. You spray the stuff on the wall paper and wait bout 15 minutes and then scrape it off with something like a mud knife or a window scraper. It comes off very easily. If you have plaster walls youre going to need to skim coat the walls before you paint because scraping the paper off can leave them uneven
2007-07-21 15:29:57 · answer #4 · answered by drunkbomber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used Hot water and a sponge to rub it on and a spatula to get it off. I don't think there is anything that you can use that will prevent the paint from coming off. The glue gets in the paint and of course removing it will remove the paint. You might have to repaint. Sorry.
2007-07-21 08:28:16 · answer #5 · answered by LIPPIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fast way is using hot water mix with vinegr brush on wall after 20 minutes will pill by it self
2007-07-21 21:49:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local tool rental store and rent a wallpaper steamer.....works great...next time size the wall before putting on wallpaper...makes it very easy to take it off in the future
2007-07-21 09:13:08 · answer #7 · answered by wpete04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋