This house is old and we have been using fabiric softer mixed with water and rezor blades....also scrapers...what do you suggest...to be easier...we still have another whole bedroom to do.
2007-10-18 14:56:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Well this wall paper was under panel and it was 3 layers and no glue really ...we just bought the house...and it just really old wall paper.
2007-10-18 15:02:56 · update #1
I don't have any great suggestions, just wanted to say that you have my sympathy. I had a hard enough time removing one layer without damaging the wall. With three layers I'd probably just add new drywall right over it. lol I found that dish soap mixed with warm water actually worked better than fabric softener.
2007-10-18 15:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by KatieK 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure and get a plastic scoring wall paper removal contraption. It allows the "fabric softener or other paste softener" to penetrate the paper.
There is also a "Steamer" you can rent from "rent a center" or see if Home Depot or Lowe's has one that you can rent.
I'm sorry, but all those people who cut corners and papered over paper were just plain old lazy and now you are paying the price. You're doing the right thing and it will look fabulous when your done!
2007-10-18 15:05:59 · answer #2 · answered by jersey girl in exile 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a wallpaper steamer has always worked well for me. There are some that aren't very expensive I think... also, if it is a plastic or vinyl coated paper you may need to get a scorer and score the paper so the steam can get to the backing.
2007-10-18 15:25:33 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
steam will peel that stuff right off the walls. steam it with a steamer or use hot boiling water. WD 40 will help with the sticky residue that glue leaves also, you may want to get it wet and scrape off whatyou can then use the WD.
2007-10-18 15:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a steamer-it will come off a whole lot easier. How have you been able to do it with razor blades? You must have a ton of patience!
2007-10-18 14:59:35 · answer #5 · answered by animalover 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a hudson sprayer and fill it with water and completely soak it for about 30 mins. That is gonna be the easiest way.
2007-10-18 14:59:48 · answer #6 · answered by bushnana 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Soaking the walls to the bone. Take an old cassette tape. Scrape away...
2007-10-18 14:59:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fabric softener with water mix in a bottle ,but first scor the walls then spray away. it should peel off OR mabey a humidifier and shut the door>
2007-10-18 21:52:41 · answer #8 · answered by lynnoso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to Home Depot or Lowe's (or any hardware store) They have some specific gel to take it all off easily... Good luck Grant M in Pennsylvania
2007-10-18 15:01:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find someone with really bad breath, the kind that can peel wall paper.
2007-10-18 15:00:54 · answer #10 · answered by quietrocker77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋