Dominokat
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Boothbay, ME
clubs: | Removing wallpaper
How does one go about removing wallpaper. It is only one layer, but I want it GONE so I can paint instead.
Any ideas please!!!!
Thanks! |
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ergibbs
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on the ocean
| They have a steamer that you can rent to help release the glue. If you really want to save money, you can use a regular clothes iron, but it'll take forever.
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mattmag
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I just removed wallpaper in 5 rooms, using the "Downy" method, and it beats the heck out of using a steamer or scoring device, or anything else!
Basically, take about 2 gallons of warm water, add a good 1/2 cup of Downy fabric softener to the water and mix it in.
I use a spray bottle to then spray the mix on the wall, some folks prefer a sponge.
Let it soak about 15-20 minutes, and then take a thin, wide-blade (4-6 inch) putty knife and away it goes!
After you remove the paper, take just plain warm water and clean off any remaining glue residue, and you're done.
I was quite skeptical about it when given the method, but I can tell you its the way to go! |
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ergibbs
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| That's good to know, Matt. I've never heard of that. Of course, the advantage to the steamer method is that, if you are so inclined, you can let the steamer double as a sauna.
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mattmag
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True!! This was the first time I tried it, and I was impressed.
Just Google "downy wallpaper removal" and you' find all sorts of places that recommend it. |
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Dominokat
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I just printed out mattmag  s idea.. God willing it will work.
Most of the "edges" are pealing anyway.
I am more afraid what the walls look like to paint. DoI need to fill things or what? |
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Barbara Ann
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join:2000-10-17 | reply to mattmag
Good idea after removing wallpaper is to wash walls using TSP.
»www.ehow.com/how-does_4867710_re···tsp.html |
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dandelion
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Nice to know also, I removed a wallpaper once that had no sizing underneath, what a mess...had to repair part of the drywall along with it. Don't forget to put up sizing before wallpapering again, however I think I will go with paint the next go-round.  |
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Willy
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USA | reply to Dominokat
Just make sure you remove 100% of the glue.
Sometimes it's easy to miss a little here and there.
If you paint over the glue it will eventually show through the paint. |
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LazMan
join:2003-03-26
Angus, ON
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Downy method works well, but like all strippers, it needs to get to the glue to work. If it's a vinyl backed wallpaper (heavy, or textured, usually) - need to use a tool of some sort to prepare it.
I used this one to remove 2 rooms worth of wallpaper earlier this year - worked very well.
»www.homehardware.ca/Products/ind···r_single |
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Warzau
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Naperville, IL
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I'll add get the unscented kind. I helped someone doing it with the regular version. Even though it was diluted it gave me a headache after a while. |
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Waldothe3rd
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Sun N Sand | reply to Dominokat
Not to throw a wrench in the works, but I too have some wallpaper to remove... unfortunately, the previous owner painted over it. Is this a lost cause or does anyone know how to tackle this job? Call in the drywall folks? |
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John Galt
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You guys need the "Paper Tiger":
»paint-and-supplies.hardwarestore···369.aspx
This is run over the surface and it perforates the paper, allowing the liquid to get to the adhesive.
If you have kids, they LOVE to do this part of the project. 
For adults, its "wax on, wax off".
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Vertickle
join:2003-08-05
Madison, AL
·Knology
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I've used Dif before. It worked very well! Just spray and let it sit for a minute or so then start pulling the wallpaper off.
»www.zinsser.com/product_detail.a···uctid=17
As someone mentioned earlier, make sure you get all the glue off!!! |
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Toadman
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Medina, OH | reply to Dominokat
Mattmag method is the best. Sometimes you can even skip the downy and just use hot water, just make sure you actually get to the paper, and that usually involves removing the top vinyl part. |
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patcat88
join:2002-04-05
Jamaica, NY | reply to Dominokat
Paint over the wallpaper, perhaps a couple times.. The wallpaper helps reenforce the crumbling drywall behind it.  |
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Dominokat
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Wow, all kind of methods! Thanks!
It is pretty cheap wallpaper. It has been up for over 10 years at least and most of the seams are rolling so..... |
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dgilbert
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i've used teh steamer, the downy method, water/vinegar mix, and just plain old peel and scrape. not matter what, it is NOT a quick an easy job if the paper was hung correctly.
you will likely gouge teh wall in a few places, but that is easily patched by floating out the area. i would prime it after you get all teh paper/glue off, otherwise you will use a lot of paint.
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pende_tim
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| reply to ergibbs
You can purchase a steamer at Lowes for about $70.00 rather than rent. It takes a while to strip paper so a few days rental will pay for the machine real quick.
And as others said: be sure to wash & scrape the walls well. Residual paste is nothing but trouble. We painted a bath that had some dry paste left on the walls in spots and the paint turned to slime as it was trying to dry. Nasty mess.
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Chuckles
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Saint Paul, MN
| reply to Willy
said by Willy :Just make sure you remove 100% of the glue. Sometimes it's easy to miss a little here and there. If you paint over the glue it will eventually show through the paint. Not if you prime with Zinsser BIN shellac based primer |
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