How do I remove wallpaper?

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  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Jul 11, 2019

    Peel as much as possible from the walls.

    If you can't get to the backing, you may need to score the paper with a tool. Paper Tiger is easy to find. Light pressure because you don't want to damage the wall behind the paper.

    Mix 50/50 fabric softener & warm water in a spray bottle or garden sprayer. I've read that vinegar is as effective but I have never used it.

    Allow the mixture to sit for 5 - 10 minutes so that it saturates the adhesive on the paper backing.

    Scrape with a plastic scraper.

    Once it is all removed, wash the walls with warm soapy water (blue Dawn is my go-to) and a microfiber cloth.

  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Jul 11, 2019

    Hi! If you have access to a wallpaper steamer it will make your life much easier. If you don't want to buy one, you may be able to rent or borrow one. I ended up buying one since I had so much to do. I had tried Dif, water, fabric softener without success. I think mine was super glued LOL!

  • I agree, a steamer is the way to go!

  • Maura White Maura White on Jul 14, 2019

    I sprayed mine with fabric softener first and that helped it to be easier to scrape off.

  • Linda Linda on Sep 07, 2019

    Here's the easiest way to remove wallpaper.