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Saying Goodbye to Wallpaper

Tuesday, April 19th, 2016

 

Universal Furniture Home Entertainment Entertainment Wall 475966HE is the perfect reason to take down those old wallpapers.

Universal Furniture Home Entertainment Entertainment Wall 475966HE is the perfect reason to take down those old wallpapers.

There would always come a time in a homeowner’s life when the wallpapers need to go. This could be because they are moving to a new home or just because the paisley or striped designs no longer create an interesting background. It could also be because a child has outgrown the cartoon-themed wallpaper in his bedroom. Whatever your reasons for taking the wallpapers down, it really doesn’t matter – what matters is that you do it correctly.

Yup, It’s Going to be Messy

There is no way to sugarcoat the difficulty of this job. Wallpaper removal is far from easy. It is messy, tedious and even time-consuming. There are no products out there that can make the whole project easier more so when you have no idea where to begin. So, yes, it is not going to be a fun job.

Taking down the wallpaper needs more time that you can imagine. It is not a task that you can finish in an hour or two. If you can, allot the entire weekend for this project. Use day one to take on the messier parts of the job then the next day to prepare the walls for the new paint or a different set of wallpapers.

Protect the Floor and Trim

This is step one of the process – tape plastic onto the baseboard. Be sure to create a watertight seal before covering with more plastic. Top the plastics with towels so that the dripping water will be absorbed later on.

Wallpaper removal is equal to sticky and wet so be sure to protect the floor, woodworks and furniture. Remove outlet covers, vents, switch plates and such. Mask the openings using tape and plastic.

Tear and Pull

Now it’s time to tear and pull down the wallpapers. Begin at a corner of the ceiling as this is the area where wallpapers tend to be loose. Lift the edges using a putty knife. Pull off the wallpaper using an even pressure. You can do this step without using water (just yet).

The backing will then be left and this is the part that you will soak with soap and water. The longer the wallpaper stayed on your walls, the more difficult it gets to take ‘em down. You may have to apply water several times for the backing to absorb more moisture. If it becomes difficult to remove the facing, then use a scoring tool.

Use Hot Water with Caution

Using a floor mop or a sponge, apply water to the backing. Use the hottest water temperature that your hands can tolerate. Allow the water to absorb into the backing by letting the application stand for 15 minutes.

It may be difficult to do this without destroying the wall surface especially when you are working with drywall. Never expose such surfaces for more than 15 minutes.

Plaster walls can take a higher level of hotness. Do the wallpaper removal in small sections.

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Maitland-Smith Lamps and Lighting Brass Wall Sconce 1954-353

Remove Every Paste Speck

Spray some gel stripper onto any remaining paste. There is no need to apply a lot so don’t worry about spending too much. Rinse with water till it is smooth. Using a putty knife, scrape off the glue then wash the walls using sponge and water. You can finish your work as soon as the walls become squeaky clean.

Should water and soap fail to give you that clean look, you may also consider using chemical strippers. These are wetting agents that keep the water from totally evaporating when you are removing the paste. These are enzymes that can break down the paste’s molecular structure.

Should these materials still fail, you may also consider using electric steamers. These are for stubborn cases.

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