Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Removing wallpaper before painting is a tough job, but it doesn't have to be terrible. Learn how to make it go quicker and easier—and how to make sure you end up with walls that are smooth and clean.
Tape plastic to the baseboard, allowing it to overlap the floor about 2 ft. Press hard on the tape to create a watertight seal. Cover the draped plastic with more plastic and top that with towels to absorb the water as it runs down the walls.
Start at a corner near the ceiling or under a switch plate, where the paper tends to be loose. Use a putty knife to lift the edges of the facing, then pull the facing off the wall using steady, even pressure.
Apply water to the backing using a sponge or floor mop. This lets you control the amount of water you're applying each time. Let the backing absorb the water for up to 15 minutes. You may have to apply water several times to soften the paste.
Use a metal spatula or putty knife with a flexible blade and rounded corners to scrape the backing off the wall. If you don't have a rounded putty knife, file the corners. Don't be too aggressive with the scraper or you’ll gouge the wall.
Spray any remaining paste and backing with gel stripper and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape off the gel and paste underneath until all the paste is completely gone. Rinse the wall with water until it's smooth.

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal

Wallpaper Removal