How do I remove wallpaper?

Brenda
by Brenda
  4 answers
  • I would rent a steamer, but I know people have had luck with vinegar and warm water.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Oct 02, 2019

    Hi Brenda, Quickest way is to hire a steamer. If not wet sponge onto the wall and let it sink in and use a wallpaper scraper to take it off. repeat till all gone.......Messy but cheap...........

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Oct 02, 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.