Wallpaper Removal

A time will certainly come when you’ll have to make the painful decision to take down your old and worn-out wallpaper or switch to the new trend. We’ve got you covered if you’re looking to replace an out-of-date design with something more on-trend. 

But first, forget about all the wallpaper-removal ugly tales you’ve heard. It isn’t nearly as difficult as you may believe. It’s easy to remove them if you understand the right ways to originally adhere and apply them. Take this ride with me, and let’s find out.

1. Safeguard Floors And Power Outlets 

Because you’ll be pouring water onto the walls, protect your floors before you start removing wallpaper. Don’t leave the outlet cover open, and tape the entire area with painter’s tape if you have at least one power outlet on your wall. 

Return to the outlet after safeguarding it and remove the remaining wallpaper under it. Endeavor to completely close up the trim and molding. In addition, you can place dropcloths on the floor to protect the finishing. 

2. Use Scoring Tools

To make the wallpaper less active, loosen the effectiveness of the adhesive and allow the paper to come off the wall; you’ll need to apply a hot water solution to the pattern and adhesive backing for most of the wallpaper removal operations. 

Some wallpapers are more water-soluble than the rest, and some vinyl papers, such as those used in bathrooms and kitchens,  may sometimes resist water. However, it’s a reasonable idea to invest in a low-cost wallpaper scoring tool regardless of the type.

A scoring tool will narrowly penetrate the wallpaper’s exterior layer, enabling the hot water mixture to enter the glue and remove its grasp on the wall. Move the scoring tools across the whole surface of the border with light pressure. 

Endeavor not to use too much pressure on the scoring instrument since it may pierce the paper and penetrate the sheetrock or application, requiring more labor once the form has been removed. 

3. Use A Taping Knife to Scrape Off the Papers

Your old wallpaper may already be pulling away from the walls in some cases. In this scenario, you might begin by attempting to remove the wallpaper by hand without water. 

On the other hand, you can locate the edge of the wallpaper using a taping knife—the same one you’d use to fix a wall—and try to scrape it off. 

4. Wash the Wall Thoroughly

Once you remove all wallpaper, wash the wall to wipe out any leftover primer or paste. Make a sponge moistened with water, and go over the wall many times. This, believe it or not, is the most crucial stage in the entire procedure. However, it doesn’t matter how well you scrape off the paper; if you don’t wash out the old glue, you’ll have trouble painting or placing a new wallpaper.

Finally, you have achieved your desire of taking off the old and outdated wallpaper, and the wall is now free for a change to a professional paint job or new wallpaper. Select a beautiful new design; refresh the space with a new, inspired paper pattern, or keep things basic by hiring a professional painter to give your wall professional and shiny paintwork.