How to remove layers of wallpaper?
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I have a room with two layers of wallpaper and I want to remove both layers since edges are peeling up. I have tried just Tried soaking and in little pieces. It would take forever to do the
the whole room. Any suggestions?
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It is a pain, and very rarely do I use it. However these days they have peel and stick wallpaper and I might give that a try.
Rent a steamer. It makes the job much easier.
Hot water or a steamer might do it. You can also get a scoring tool to scratch up the paper first. It’s going to be a project no matter which way you go.
Hi Jacqueline, here are some ideas to make this job easier for you,
https://homebuying.realtor/content/how-remove-layers-wallpaper
Vinegar spray. Pull off top layer, spray again and the bottom layer will come off nicely. Or steam it and do the same thing.
Here's a post that might help https://homebuying.realtor/content/how-remove-layers-wallpaper
Get a paper tiger and score the wallpaper. Spray with Downy fabric softener and water [approximately 1/2 1nd 1/2] Let sit for 15 minutes. Take a plastic scraper, you can get them for 50c at the auto store. Scrape the layers off. May require a couple of scrapings. You room will smell amazing. I did this in my bathroom and got all the layers off.
Here's an example of an electric wallpaper steamer you can rent from Home Depot:
https://www.homedepot.com/tool-truck-rental/Electric-Wallpaper-Steamer/LMB150/index.html?mtc=SEM-BA-F_HD_Rental-B-HD_Rental-Multi-Multi-NA-NA-ETA-NA-NA-MSN_NB_THDR_Tool_MID_ATLANTIC_MB&cm_mmc=SEM-BA-F_HD_Rental-B-HD_Rental-Multi-Multi-NA-NA-ETA-NA-NA-MSN_NB_THDR_Tool_MID_ATLANTIC_MB-71700000054988549-58700005196156460-43700045862650391&&msclkid=928337188007125c03ba5739d38acf3d&gclid=928337188007125c03ba5739d38acf3d&gclsrc=3p.ds
You could score lightly with Paper Tiger, it pokes small holes in it, then use a steamer to loosen. A bit of patience but it will peel off. You can also mix 50/50 fabric softener and hot water in a spray bottle to loosen the adhesive.
Thank you all for sharing. I will try and see what works best for me.
Electric Wallpaper Steamer every time