How To Remove Wallpaper in 7 Easy Steps

How To Remove Wallpaper in 7 Easy Steps

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Step 1. Tape It:

Before you set about removing wallpaper, it's important to protect the other surfaces in the room from the water and soap you'll employ to remove the wallpaper. Lay a drop cloth across the floor to protect the finish.

Step 2. Peel It:

In some cases, your old wallpaper might already be starting to pull free of the walls. You can start the process by trying to remove the wallpaper by hand without water. Using a taping knife, find the edge and try to scrape it off.

Step 3. Wet It:

Eventually, you'll run out of paper you can peel by hand or with the knife. When that happens, you'll need to spray the wall. Spray the paper with warm water to help separate it from the wall. Any generic spray bottle will do, but a vacuum sprayer might speed up the process. In tough cases, a steamer will be your best bet. 

Step 4. Scrape It:

After letting the water soak in for a few minutes, you can start to scrape off the paper. Use the same taping knife, gently strip the wallpaper, either left-to-right or up-and-down, depending on what feels easiest. If you're still having trouble, you might need to spray the wall several times.

Step 5. Wash Out:

Once all the paper is gone, it is time to wash the wall so you can remove any excess primer or paste. Use a dampened a sponge with water and going over the wall several times.

Step 6. Smooth It:

Even tiny specks of paste can derail your next wall treatment. When you paint the wall, the paint will eventually flake and crackle. Wallpaper that’s applied over it will bubble or fail to stick properly.

Step 7. Refresh It:

Once you've done all the hard work of removing your faded wallpaper, you finally get to enjoy your reward: picking out a gorgeous new wallpaper.

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