Before you begin be aware that wallpaper removal is usually labor intensive and could bring about severe damage to your walls if it is not done properly. Most removal damage is because of 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.
You will discover many differing types of wallpaper on the market today. Some are dry stripable, solid vinyl and fabric backed papers can more often than not be removed by purely pulling them from your wall without soaking.
Most residential wallpapers are of a " vinyl coated "type. Vinyl coated papers are by far the most typical 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 the vinyl face as possible. Locate a loose corner, you may need a putty knife or scraper to get you started.
Once all of the vinyl face is removed, the paper backing should also 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. Switch off the electrical power for the room. Apply this solution to the wall with a paint roller or garden sprayer, a sponge may be used in corners. Wet a four or five foot part of the wall and make sure 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.
Once all of the backing is removed, finish cleaning the walls using a hand sponge and fresh solution of fabric softener and warm water. Permit the walls to dry out and apply a wallpaper primer should you 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 most important things to remember when using a solution to strip your wallpaper off is, Do not spray or saturate electrical outlets or switches with your solution, turn off the electrical supply to the area before wetting the walls. You donot want to cause any harm to your electrics. This can be a very costly mistake to make. Damaged electrical wiring is dear 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 they can catch the solution run-off.
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