Hi Laura. I use a wall paper scorer first. This puts tiny holes in it so the solution can get through to the backing and glue. I use Diff wall paper remover. Work in small areas so the solution doesn't dry out. If you have a clothes steamer you can also use that, or rent one from a home improvement store. I have a clothes one and it really helped. I still did the solution but then held the steamer close to the wall paper, but not touching it. Good Luck!
Laura...I like the Zinsser products. They have a paper tiger that you roll over the paper and it cuts little hole ... they also have a spray that you then spray over the wallpaper and it penetrates the holes...wait a while then use the scraper to scrape the paper off. You will need to clean wall completely after paper is removed before you paint.
Buy a few gallons of the cheapest fabric softener & some sponges. lay old towels at the bottom of the wall & start at the top to SOAK the wall with sponges with a mix of 3 parts softener & 1 part hot water. Wait a few moments & use a paint scraper or old credit card to scrape away the paper starting at the edges 1st. Often the paper comes off in large pieces & you may have to keep squeezing the softener mix to the glued backing & scraping. Fabric softener breaks down the glue on the paper, so it should peel away easily. Scrape any stubborn spots carefully & then wash the wall twice with soapy water to get all fabric softener residue.
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Using a plastic scraper is helpful while reapplying whatever solution you are using, Laura.
Hi Laura. I use a wall paper scorer first. This puts tiny holes in it so the solution can get through to the backing and glue. I use Diff wall paper remover. Work in small areas so the solution doesn't dry out. If you have a clothes steamer you can also use that, or rent one from a home improvement store. I have a clothes one and it really helped. I still did the solution but then held the steamer close to the wall paper, but not touching it. Good Luck!
Laura...I like the Zinsser products. They have a paper tiger that you roll over the paper and it cuts little hole ... they also have a spray that you then spray over the wallpaper and it penetrates the holes...wait a while then use the scraper to scrape the paper off. You will need to clean wall completely after paper is removed before you paint.
Buy a few gallons of the cheapest fabric softener & some sponges. lay old towels at the bottom of the wall & start at the top to SOAK the wall with sponges with a mix of 3 parts softener & 1 part hot water. Wait a few moments & use a paint scraper or old credit card to scrape away the paper starting at the edges 1st. Often the paper comes off in large pieces & you may have to keep squeezing the softener mix to the glued backing & scraping. Fabric softener breaks down the glue on the paper, so it should peel away easily. Scrape any stubborn spots carefully & then wash the wall twice with soapy water to get all fabric softener residue.
spray warm water before during several days
Here's the easiest way to remove wallpaper.
Here's the easiest way to remove wallpaper.