Tissue paper wall - removal
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Jill
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OMG - why did I tissue paper the bedroom??? I now want to remove it and it does not want to go anywhere. It has pretty much molded itself to the wall. I'm now thinking I'll just give up. Fix the walls up as best I can and then repaint. Uugh! I'm so mad I did it. Someone come up with some genius answer for me - I've pretty much tried all removal methods formerly listed.
8 answers
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What did you use to affix the tissue paper to the wall?
KatAych
on Mar 22, 2016
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The only way (I know) to fix the wall is to try and knock off the ridges or bumps, skim coat it with joint compound, and sand it down. This is one reason that I cringe every time I see one of these faux painting or design ideas- when you grow tired of it you are stuck with it. Now you could use joint compound over it and texturize the walls to hide the tissue paper. If you painted over it the tissue paper is sealed on there. Have you tried to sand the walls?
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Mar 22, 2016
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Have you tried putting holes here and there, washing it with hot water, and scraping off? You may need to work in small square areas - you'll have to loosen the glue by getting behind the tissue.
KatAych
on Mar 22, 2016
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Yes tried that, it did get some of it off but there's a layer that just seems fused to the wall.
Jill
on Mar 22, 2016
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have you tried a steamer?
Poppy
on Mar 23, 2016
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Cover it with wallpaper liner. Look for one that can be painted. It smooths out the surface without creating a lot of bulk and is easy to install. http://www.amazon.com/HomeVlies-paintable-smooth-non-woven-wallpaper/dp/B009GAVWPW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1458736907&sr=8-5&keywords=wallpaper+liner+paper
A
on Mar 23, 2016
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I'd have someone put a 1/4" layer of sheet rock over the walls, texture it and start over with brand new walls.
Linda Johnson
on Mar 23, 2016
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I don't have the answer, because I have the same problem. I have been thinking about maybe sanding it down and covering it with bead board or shiplap. Mine is in a bathroom.
Pam Smith Paul
on Mar 26, 2016
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