How can I take wallpaper off my wall that had been painted over?
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It will probably be a tough job, but you can try scoring the paper with a wallpaper "tiger"...it is a little rolling tool that leaves tiny hols in the old wallpaper. Then, use a sponge to sponge on warm, soapy water, and let it seep through the holes to help loosen the wallpaper glue behind the paint. Then, carefully try to peel and scrape off all the paper. Wipe the walls with a clean sponge to remove any glue residue.
Hi Janice,
This "handyman" site recommends using vinegar and fabric softener with the water to use for soaking the wallpaper. It also gives an alternate to the "tiger" if you don't have one, you can try a wire brush. Hope that helps.
https://www.mrhandyman.com/tips-ideas/drywall-walls/how-to-remove-painted-wallpaper/
steamer
Start with a paint tray. Fill it with hot water.buy a long handle to attach a roller. You can find it in hardware store. Attach it, and roll the roller in the hot water, dragging off excess water. Roll from the bottom up, make it nice and wet, don't saturate the wall. Next, wait a few minutes and scrape the wall from the bottom up with a large putty knife. When your done, wash the glue off the walls with warm water and a sponge.
Janine, I also saw your response to Michele - or should I say your husband's response about removing the paint before the wallpaper. If you get most kinds of paint remover, you house is going to stink unless you can provide adequate ventilation. For me inside the house, that means all doors and windows open and all fans on. If you don't have fans you will need at least 1 or 2. Paint remover is not fun to use. It's messy and when my hubby tried, he ended up gouging the piece he was working on. On the plus side, the paint remover will probably also remove the wallpaper but you will have a stinky mess on your hands. Plus you'll need to wash and wash all of the paint remover off of your walls before you can paint again. Just my thoughts.
You can sand it
Use an electric Steamer and a Wallpaper Striping knife. It will take more time, but it is possible.