Before you start be aware that wallpaper removal is usually labor intensive and can cause severe damage to the walls if it is not done right. Most removal damage is due to the lack of a wallpaper primer before the walls were papered, resulting from the glue being absorbed into the wallboard. The top layers of wallboard (paper) will try to come off with your wallpaper backing. If this occurs in large areas, call a professional.
There are many differing types of wallpaper on the market today. Some are dry stripable, solid vinyl and fabric backed papers can usually be removed by simply pulling them from your wall without 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 those papers are usually "dry stripable" meaning that the face will separate and leave only the paper backing on the wall. Start by removing as much of this vinyl face as possible. Locate a loose corner, you may require a putty knife or scraper to get you started.
After all of the vinyl face is removed, the paper backing should also be removed. The paper backing will need a wet removal. Fill a five gallon bucket to about half full with warm water, add about a cap full of fabric softener. Switch off the electrical power to the room. Apply this solution to the wall using a paint roller or garden sprayer, a sponge may be used in corners. Wet a four or five foot section of the wall and make sure the wall section remains saturated with the solution for about ten minutes. Remove the wet backing with a four or six inch putty knife or scraper.
Once all of the backing is removed, finish cleaning the walls using 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 ever plan 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 main things not to forget when using a solution to strip your wallpaper off is, Do not spray or saturate electrical outlets or switches with your solution, switch off the electrical supply to the room before wetting the walls. You do not want to cause any harm to your electrics. This can be an extremely costly mistake to make. Damaged electrical wiring is dear to put right. This is messy work so be sure to place rolled towels or bed sheets at the base of the walls prior wetting them in order to catch the solution excess.
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