I just find a seam, start to tear off the upper layer spray with water. The under layer is just really soft paper like a child's construction paper. Once it is wet it is really easy to peel off with a 4" scraper. The wetter you get the backing the easier it is to remove. Spray bottle of water and a scraper is all I ever used. Time consuming but does not mark the wall with those little wheels that make holes in the paper. Wash the wall when you have finished removing all of the paper to remove the glue. I found the steamer very cumbersome.
Well I have removed tons of the stuff. For a light paper I used a spray bottle of warm water and a device called a paper tiger. Paint stores and some Walmart’s and Lowe’s have them. Wet the paper then score it with the paper tiger and wet again. It usually just peels off with a wide blade putty knife. Fouls and heavier papers such as bamboos do better with steam. Vinyl which hasn’t been around in years can usually be pulled off necause it was glued
it it can be tiresome but wall paper is not too hard to remove.
Most hardware stores have wallpaper remover. Comes in a gallon jug, mix with hot water, put in a garden sprayer and saturate the wall. Start at the top and do about 4 to 6 feet wide strips working your way to the bottom. Give a few minutes to absorb and repeat. If it is vinyl coated, a tiger tool is a must. Take your time. Use a 4 to 6 inch taping knife to get under old paper and peel. Be careful not to gouge plaster or wall board. You can repeat as many times as needed, wash well with dawn dishsoap. Patch and sand any damaged areas with spackle or plaster. Then prime with Shields, even if your not going to wallpaper again. Shields is a primer sealer and a sizing agent.
Seems like a lot of work, but trust me, much easier than fighting it all the way.
I remodeled an old farm house with 14 layers of paper, I don't think the owners had ever stripped any since the place was built back in 1868. The paper was nearly as thick as the wood trim around the doors and windows.
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steam worked for us...you can rent a steamer
I just find a seam, start to tear off the upper layer spray with water. The under layer is just really soft paper like a child's construction paper. Once it is wet it is really easy to peel off with a 4" scraper. The wetter you get the backing the easier it is to remove. Spray bottle of water and a scraper is all I ever used. Time consuming but does not mark the wall with those little wheels that make holes in the paper. Wash the wall when you have finished removing all of the paper to remove the glue. I found the steamer very cumbersome.
Try to peel away as much as possible.
Mix 50/50 fabric softener and warm water in a spray bottle or garden sprayer. Some people use vinegar but I never have.
Saturate and let it "melt" the adhesive, probably 10 minutes.
Scrape with a plastic scraper.
Once all is removed, clean the wall with soapy water using blue Dawn
If your paper is stubborn, you can score with Paper Tiger tool but apply light pressure so you don't dimple the walls.
Well I have removed tons of the stuff. For a light paper I used a spray bottle of warm water and a device called a paper tiger. Paint stores and some Walmart’s and Lowe’s have them. Wet the paper then score it with the paper tiger and wet again. It usually just peels off with a wide blade putty knife. Fouls and heavier papers such as bamboos do better with steam. Vinyl which hasn’t been around in years can usually be pulled off necause it was glued
it it can be tiresome but wall paper is not too hard to remove.
if You have a. Sprayer just fill with water and spray the wallpaper one parch at a time. Should be easy to peel off now. Messy job.. good luck 🙏🏼Annie
Most hardware stores have wallpaper remover. Comes in a gallon jug, mix with hot water, put in a garden sprayer and saturate the wall. Start at the top and do about 4 to 6 feet wide strips working your way to the bottom. Give a few minutes to absorb and repeat. If it is vinyl coated, a tiger tool is a must. Take your time. Use a 4 to 6 inch taping knife to get under old paper and peel. Be careful not to gouge plaster or wall board. You can repeat as many times as needed, wash well with dawn dishsoap. Patch and sand any damaged areas with spackle or plaster. Then prime with Shields, even if your not going to wallpaper again. Shields is a primer sealer and a sizing agent.
Seems like a lot of work, but trust me, much easier than fighting it all the way.
I remodeled an old farm house with 14 layers of paper, I don't think the owners had ever stripped any since the place was built back in 1868. The paper was nearly as thick as the wood trim around the doors and windows.