Prep Your Space
Clear your space before taking away paper from the walls Use these basic tips to prepare your space:
Be sure that your room is well organized and clean before you start.
Push all furnishings to the middle of the room and cover it with plastic. If you're able to take it out of the room great!
Keep your flooring and baseboards safe from water or paint spills by utilizing painter’s tape and drop cloths.
A tiny piece of painter’s tape will help you cover the outlets and prevent water from entering. For additional safety, visit your electrical panel and turn off electrical power to the room. Obtain further light by using a lamp as well as an extension cord from another room.
Give yourself an entire day or possibly a few days to facilitate your wallpaper stripping. Distinct wallpapers may take extra time but some may come off easily. You won’t really figure out what you are dealing with until you get started.
WALLPAPER Removal
There are generally four different varieties of wallpaper. There's peel and stick wallpaper, some with a removable top layer, strippable wallpaper and classic wallpaper. Since every wallpaper has unique extraction characteristics, it is necessary to figure out what kind you have.
Strippable wallpapers enable simple removal in complete sheets.
Traditional wallpaper comes off in smaller sections and is harder to remove.
Peel and Stick wallpaper should come off the wall in full sheets.
Note that the detachable top layer wallpaper tends to come off fast at first and then you will see the secondary backing coating still stuck on the wall..
Once you have discovered the type of wallpaper you are working with, it is time to get down to business.
1. Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Peel and stick variations have become well-known in the market merely because they offer easy installation and residue-free removal. To remove, start at a top corner and pull the wallpaper off firmly and gently, in a synchronised approach to the wall. You can recycle this product in another location in the event you pull it down gently and steadily.
Avoid over-stretching by being cautious and coordinated. Don't allow the sticky sides of the wallpaper to touch one other if you are trying to save it for reinstallation elsewhere. They are very difficult to detach after touching.
2. Strippable Wallpaper
The simplest kind to eliminate is strippable wallpaper, for instance our Sure Strip Wallpaper. Designed with a pre-pasted backing it is designed for fast and simple removal. Just use a utility knife or a scraper to remove back a tiny top section.
After, pull the rest of the sheet downwards. Keep your hands close to the wall section as you work. A water-filled spray bottle will probably be your best ally to keep on hand to help you activate the paste. Keep making use of the rest of the wallpaper sheets. If any section seems stuck, use a water cloth or sponge or spray bottle to loosen up the paste more. Use dish detergent and warm water to clean the walls and take off any remaining paste.
3. Traditional Wallpaper
Traditional wallpaper is the variety that many people dislike working with due to its track record difficult removal. You will be fine if you have the right materials accessible and use the right technique. First, use a scoring tool to poke mini holes everywhere across the surface of the wallpaper. This method allows the wallpaper remover solution and water to reach through to the underlying paste.
Move in 3-foot portions and use hot water mixed with wallpaper remover solution to douse the punctured pieces. Buy your wallpaper removal either online or from your local home improvement store. Otherwise, you can make your own removal solution by simply mixing either fabric softener or vinegar with hot water. Alternatively, work with a wallpaper steamer machine which you can rent from your local home improvement store to loosen the paper.
Very important...if you're directly applying the wallpaper on top of the drywall, do not apply an excessive amount of moisture or you will over-saturate the wall surface. Additional wetness can cause extensive damage. To reduce damaging the drywall, use a spackling knife or a scraper to softly take off the wallpaper. Wipe away any extra residue with a solution of warm water and dish detergent.
4. Wallpaper with a Peelable Top Layer
Wallpaper employing a Peelable Top layer is normally made from plastic that is often taken off while the backing stays on the wall. This wallpaper needs a two-step removal that begins with taking the top layer off of the wall first. Warm water or a spray bottle can loosen if it gets stuck. Use any wallpaper remover to bathe the layer of paper backing to expedite easy removal. Gently scrape the paper off of the walls. Utilize a detergent and water solution to remove any residue with a sponge or cloth.
Finishing Up
Once your wallpaper has been removed, allow two to three days for thorough drying time. If you can leave a handful of fans running to guarantee adequate air circulation, it is a smart idea. In only a few days, your walls will be ready to benefit from their new recovering. Adding new wallpaper can update your space! Enjoy your new space and be very proud of your creation.
