Removing wallpaper may feel like a massive chore; however, with some correct techniques and supplies, you will be all set to go.



Prep Your Space

Clean the space in advance of removing wallpaper. Follow these tips to get your space ready:

Make sure your room is sorted out and clean before beginning.

Take away all furniture from your room whenever you can or push it into the middle and protect with a plastic sheet or drop cloth.

Use painter’s tape to shield baseboards and invest in plastic or cloth drop cloths to prevent floor and baseboard damage by moisture or paint products.

A tiny piece of painter’s tape may 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. If you need light, use an extension cord from a different room and a lamp.

Allow yourself a full weekend or at least a day for eradicating your wallpaper. Specific wallpapers may take extra time but some will come off easily. You won’t really figure out what you are dealing with until you begin.

WALLPAPER Removal

Can you believe you can get 4 types of wallpaper? The four varieties are traditional wallpaper, peel and stick, a removable top layer and also strippable wallpaper. Since every single wallpaper has unique elimination characteristics, it is vital to figure out what kind you have.

Strippable wallpaper can come off the wall effortlessly in full sheets.

Traditional wallpaper comes off in smaller portions and is more difficult to remove.

Peel and stick wallpaper will quickly remove from the wall in complete sheets.

Wallpaper with a extractible top layer leaves a paper backing on the wall after the first layer easily comes off.



Once you have uncovered the type of wallpaper you are dealing with, it is time to get down to business.

1. Peel and Stick Wallpaper

Peel and stick versions have become popular in the market since 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 parallel approach to the wall. Use excellent care when you slowly pull this wallpaper down gently and you will be capable to reinstall it on a different wall.

Work carefully and tediously in order to avoid overstretching or it could be ruined. Don't allow the sticky sides of the wallpaper to touch one another if you are trying to reserve it for reinstallation elsewhere. Don’t allow the sides to touch each other since they are very difficult to remove.

2. Strippable Wallpaper

The simplest kind to get rid of is strippable wallpaper, for instance our Sure Strip Wallpaper. It has been constructed with a pre-pasted backing making it easy and quick to take off. Simply use a utility knife or a scraper to peel back a tiny top section.

After, pull the rest of the sheet straight down. Position your hands near the portion of the wall where it's attached. Use a spray bottle full of water to keep the paste activated. Keep dealing with the rest of the wallpaper sheets. If any section seems to be stuck, use a water sponge or cloth or spray bottle to loosen up the paste more. If you have any residual paste, simply wipe the walls down with a bit of dish detergent mixed into warm water.

3. Traditional Wallpaper

Traditional wallpaper has a good reputation for being difficult to remove. Using the appropriate equipment and some tolerance will have you working through it before you know it. First, use a scoring instrument to poke mini holes everywhere across the surface of the wallpaper. This will assist the water and remover solution absorb through the wallpaper and get to the paste.

Work in three-foot sections, bathing the punctured wallpaper with hot water or wallpaper remover. Note that wallpaper cleaner can be purchased online or at a hardware store. Otherwise, you may make your own removal remedy by simply mixing either fabric softener or vinegar together with hot water. Wallpaper steamer machines can be rented from many hardware stores.



If you're going to be applying the wallpaper on top of drywall directly, make sure to don’t over-saturate the wall. If the drywall is way too wet, permanent damage can occur. To reduce damaging the drywall, use a spackling knife or a scraper to softly take off the wallpaper. Use a solution of warm water and dish detergent to get rid of any excess residue.

4. Wallpaper with a Peelable Top Layer

This type of wallpaper, typically vinyl, can be taken off while its backing stays on your wall. This is a two-step removal that begins with stripping away the top layer. Warm water sponges or a spray bottle will assist you if there is residue getting stuck. Use any wallpaper eliminator to bathe the layer of paper backing to enable easy removal. Be very diligent as you scrape the paper off of the walls. Wipe everything off with a sponge and your water and detergent mix to take any paste off.

Finishing Up

Give your wall two to three days of drying time after your wallpaper stripping process is done. If you can leave a handful of fans running to guarantee adequate air circulation, it is a good idea. It will be possible to recover your walls in a couple of days to generate your new space. Hang a different wallpaper and enjoy your brand-new vibes. After you move in your furniture, you're going to be ready to entertain.