help me get rid of old wallpaper

by Linda Phillippi

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it's hard to remove and I'm making a mess of it. I think I want to paint my walls. what should I do?

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Miriam Illions on Oct 14, 2012
Hi Linda, @Peace Painting Co., Inc. shared a great little tutorial with instructions here: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/as-far-as-removing-the-wallpaper-this-was-an-easier-one-best-charles-133617

As far as removing the wallpaper, this was an easier one. Best, Charles

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Douglas Hunt on Oct 15, 2012
My sister has removed A LOT of wallpaper, and uses a mix of ammonia and water in a spray bottle.

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Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Oct 15, 2012
If you want, post some pictures.Charles

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Chris plumley on Feb 06, 2016
Get a steam wall paper remover from Lowe's building and hardware. I used it and cut the time 90%

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Car4697626 on Mar 05, 2016
Ease of removing wallpaper, depends on IF it wasn't glued directly to sheetrock. If there is a layer of paint under the wallpaper, it will other words

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