Removing wallpaper on cabinet inside, back.

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I am refinishing this cabinet for a friend. It has 3 layers of wallpaper on the inside back and sides. Please, what's the fastest, easiest way to remove it?

Faans · Answer

Hi, normally some fabric softener diluted in water should take it off, but I am not sure if it is going to damage the wood. It must penetrate the wallpaper.

Linda Creighton · Answer

Lightly score xes on paper spray with softner water.I would use plastic putty knife if you have one. Use plastic spatula if you don`t.

Shirley Kalinosky · Answer

Don't score it too much or you will be scraping off little tiny pieces and it's so much better to pull of larger ones and get it done sooner.

Cath · Answer

fabric softener & water, let set for 1 to 2 min.

Cindi Joy Davison · Answer

I always use warm water and vinegar.

Kris Kowalski · Answer

Liquid sandpaper

Michelle · Answer

I've found that using my clothes steamer works the best, it's small enough to get into tight spaces, let it heat up then move across wall paper ( be careful with the steam, it is super hot ) take a plastic putty knife to remove paper, if any residue is left I fill a bucket with really hot water and a 1/2 cap of liquid fabric softener then use a rag or soft sponge to remove. Just keep a dry rag handy to wipe excess water from wood so it doesn't damage it.

Phyllis Holman · Answer

Yes, I think with all the tips I've been given, I'll be able to get the job done. I'll post a picture of the finished cabinet.

Shirley Kalinosky · Answer

Let's put it this way, do you want your house to smell like a salad or the wonderful soft smell of fabric softener? I pick fabric softener every time. When you have been out of the room or house for a few min, coming back in and smelling that fresh smell makes you want to get it done and see how it turns out. You go, Girl! (FYI--I spelled fabric wrong and clicked on it to get the right spelling and it gave me fabric and Fabian....who knew?) LOL

Janice cox · Answer

wallpaper steamer will work and small enought to fit.

Martha Felgar · Answer

Just put about one capful of dish detergent in hot water (1 gallon) soak the paper, a sprayer is easiest. It will come right off plus after you rinse your surface will be clean and ready to work with.

Phyllis Holman · Answer

Thanks again, Kris! Love the smell of oranges!

Diana Deiley · Answer

I use Snuggles & hot water every time. It works and smells great afterwards.

Lynn King · Answer

what is Snuggles

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