Before you start bear in mind that wallpaper removal is often labor intensive and can bring about severe damage to the walls if it is not done correctly. Most removal damage is due to the lack of a wallpaper primer before the walls were wallpapered, resulting in the glue being absorbed into the wallboard. The top layers of wallboard (paper) will try to come off with your wallpaper backing. If this happens in large areas, call a professional.
You will discover many different types of wallpaper on the market nowadays. Some are dry stripable, solid vinyl and fabric backed papers can generally be removed by basically pulling them from your wall with no wetting.
Most residential wallpapers are of a " vinyl coated "type. Vinyl coated papers are by far the most common used in residential homes. The vinyl face of these papers is usually "dry stripable" meaning the face will separate and leave only the paper backing on the wall. Start by removing as much of this vinyl face as possible. Look for a loose corner, you may require a putty knife or scraper to get you started.
Once all of the vinyl face is removed, the paper backing also needs to be removed. The paper backing will require a wet removal. Fill a five gallon bucket to about half full with warm water, add about a cap full of fabric softener. Shut down the electrical power for the room. Apply this solution to the wall with a paint roller or garden sprayer, a sponge can be used in corners. Wet a four or five foot section of the wall and ensure the wall section remains saturated with the solution for about ten minutes. Take off the wet backing using a four or six inch putty knife or scraper.
After all of the backing is removed, finish cleaning the walls with a hand sponge and fresh solution of fabric softener and warm water. Allow the walls to dry out and apply a wallpaper primer if you want to re- wallpaper the walls. If you plan to paint, apply an acrylic primer/sealer to your walls before painting.
Please Note:
One of the most important things not to forget when using a solution to strip your wallpaper off is, Don't spray or saturate electrical outlets or switches with the solution, turn off the electrical supply to the room before wetting the walls. You donot want to cause any damage to your electrics. This can be an incredibly costly mistake to make. Damaged electrical wiring is pricey to put right. This can be messy work so remember to place rolled towels or bed sheets along at the base of the walls before wetting them so that you can catch the solution run-off.
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