Best way to get wallpaper off that has been on walls
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Carole on Jul 23, 2013Hire a steamer and then you don't need to scrape so much, it should just lift so much easier and come off in long chunks! I remember doing this in the UK about 25 years ago. We had that wallpaper that has wood chip in it and gets painted and it was gross and without the steamer almost impossible to remove. If you cannot find a steamer, try soaking the walls down with a wet sponge before scraping and make sure to use the right type of scraper so that you don't damage the walls so much - not as good but better than nothing!Helpful Reply
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Liz Hardwick on Jul 23, 2013if you can get a piece loose and pull some of the top layer off, you can spray on fabric softener, (like Downey) the generic works also. Then scrap it off with a plastic sheet rock spatula. Just did this yesterdayHelpful Reply
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Seidman Paperhanging on Jul 25, 2013Vinegar & water may be best. If you use fabric softener make sure to give it a clean rinse or paint may not stick to it as well. I like to use a metal flexible 3" spackle knife. Romans decorating products has a product Pirana that works pretty well. What ever you do, don't use a paper tiger as most people use to much pressure and that can ruin your walls.Helpful Reply
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Gwen on Jul 25, 2013I used a spray bottle of warm water with a little vinegar and a scrubbing sponge (the kind you use for non-stick pans.) Get the paper really wet, let it soak in and keep it wet. Most will peel off easily. Use the sponge to scrub off the remaining glue.Helpful Reply
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Ginny .Cunningham on Jul 25, 2013thank everyone will use these tips this weekendHelpful Reply
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Rosalie M on Jul 25, 2013As suggested above, rent a steamer. The secret is to have it very wet (just before drip stage), and it will just lift off. It's a messy job, but somebody has to do it.Helpful Reply
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Susan on Jul 25, 2013I 1st 'score' the paper with a roller that has lots of small teeth on wheels [buy at wallpaper/paint stores] ! I go all over the paper with the tool~ up, down and sideways ... don't use a lot of pressure or you'll leave marks in the sheetrock. Allows the moisture to penetrate through the paper. Also have patience!!! Allow 10-15 minutes for whatever you do to work! While your waiting for one batch, start on the next....Helpful Reply
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Sooze on Jul 25, 2013Try Windex after scoring the wall.Helpful Reply
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Susan on Aug 11, 2013After scoring, I have 'sheets' of what looks like 'non-woven fabric -medium weight' (used in sewing to reinforce linings)..after getting it soaking wet and still dripping... smooth on wall and wait about 15-20 minutes. Paper just peels off w/o any fuss!!! I use them over and over and dry before putting away for next time~Helpful Reply
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Stevie.powers on Nov 18, 2015FILL a spray bottle with warm water add a capfull of liquid downey shake. Spray. Leave on for 15 minutes Use large putty knife or plastic cooking flipper Make sure to not to put too much pressure on either tool EASY PEASYHelpful Reply
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