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If you're going to remove wallpaper, you'll encounter one
of two kinds. Newer vinyl wallpaper is called
"strippable," and it's designed so you can peel it off a
wall easily. Find a loose corner and pull it. If it comes
off easily, you're in luck. Older wallpaper clings like
crazy – to remove it you'll need a solution that
penetrates the paper and softens the adhesive underneath.
You probably won't get all the glue the first time,
either. You'll need to go back and remove a few patches
here and there, soaking each spot with some remover
solution to soften it up. |
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Find a loose edge of wallpaper and give it a tug. Vinyl
wallpaper usually peels away easily, but you may need a
little help from a wallboard knife. |
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 If the
wallpaper won't strip by hand, cover the floor with layers
of newspaper or a dropcloth. Add wallpaper remover to some
hot water as directed by the manufacturer. |
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Pierce the surface of the wallpaper with a perforation
tool. This allows the remover solution to get in behind
the paper and soften up the adhesive. |
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You can use a sprayer, a paint roller, or a sponge to
apply the remover solution. Let the solution soak into the
wallpaper according to the manufacturer's directions. Do
not rush the removal process. Allow the chemical remover
to take effect. |
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Once you've loosened the wallpaper, peel it away with a
6-inch wallboard knife. Be careful not to damage the
plaster or wallboard. Completely remove all of the backing
paper. |
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Rinse the adhesive residue from the wall with remover
solution. Then rinse the entire wall with clear water and
let everything dry completely. |
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