Wallpaper eradication can seem daunting, however, by incorporating easy supplies and the correct technique, it doesn’t have to be scary.



Prep Your Space

Clear your home before taking away paper from the walls Use these simple tips to ready your space:

Start by developing a clean and tidy space before you start removing wallpaper. Retain these simple measures in mind to help you prepare:

Push all furnishings to the middle of the room and cover it with plastic. When you remove it from the room great!

Keep your flooring and baseboards safe from water or paint spills by utilizing painter’s tape and drop cloths.

Take a modest piece of painter’s tape and cover sockets to protect them from water entering. Turn the electricity off to the room you are doing work in by shutting off breakers within your electrical panel. Make use of an extension cord and a lamp from some other room to supply additional light.

Allow yourself a full weekend or at least 24 hours for removing your wallpaper. Specific wallpapers may take additional time but some may come off easily. It’s hard to determine how long it will take till you begin and discover what you are working with.

WALLPAPER Removal

Can you believe you can get 4 types of wallpaper? Strippable wallpaper, wallpaper equipped with a detachable top layer, standard wallpaper and peel and stick wallpaper. Every kind has a specific option for removing; therefore, it is very important discover the kind you are working with.

Strippable wallpapers accomplish simple removal in whole sheets.

Traditional wallpaper is removed 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 removable top layer leaves a paper backing on the wall as soon as the first layer easily comes away.



Once you have identified the type of wallpaper you are handling, it is time to get down to business.

1. Peel and Stick Wallpaper

Peel and stick versions have become well-liked in the market since they offer easy installation and residue-free removal. Begin removing from the top corner by extracting the wallpaper down gently and firmly in a parallel manner. With proper care and thorough removal, you may also reapply this item elsewhere if you are gradual and gentle getting it down.

Make sure you take your time and work steadily without being rushed because over-stretching it will damage it beyond repair. Be sure not to allow the sticky ends of the wallpaper to touch one another if you are trying to reserve it for reinstallation elsewhere. They are very hard to separate after touching.

2. Strippable Wallpaper

The best kind to eliminate is strippable wallpaper, for instance our Sure Strip Wallpaper. It has been produced with a pre-pasted backing which makes it easy and quick to take down. Thoroughly peel back a bit of the top section by using a utility knife or a scraper.

Once you've secured a minimal piece, pull the remainder of the sheet straight down. Position your hands next to the portion of the wall where it's attached. Keep a spray bottle of water accessible to help activate the paste. Work through one sheet of wallpaper and continue through the excess sheets. If any section appears to be stuck, use a water cloth or sponge or spray bottle to release the paste more. If you have any residual paste, simply wipe the walls down with some dish detergent blended into warm water.

3. Traditional Wallpaper

Traditional wallpaper has a good reputation for being challenging to remove. However, the right techniques and equipment make a significant difference. First, use a scoring tool to poke micro holes everywhere across the surface of the wallpaper. This method allows the wallpaper remover solution and water to reach through to the underlying paste.

Work in three-foot sections, soaking the pierced wallpaper with hot water or wallpaper remover. Note that wallpaper cleaner can be purchased online or at a hardware store. Alternatively, establish your own DIY wallpaper removal solution by merging hot water with fabric softener or vinegar. Alternatively, employ a wallpaper steamer machine which you can rent from your local home improvement center to loosen the paper.



If you're going to be applying the wallpaper over drywall directly, ensure you don’t over-saturate the wall. Being damp temporarily is good, but additional exposure can create harm. Use a spackling knife or scraper to eradicate the soaked wallpaper very carefully as to not harm the drywall. Use a solution of warm water and dish detergent to eradicate any excess residue.

4. Wallpaper with a Peelable Top Layer

Wallpaper employing a Peelable Top layer is frequently made from plastic that is often taken off although the backing stays on your wall. This is a two-step removal that depends on stripping away the top layer. Depend upon warm water and a spray bottle or sponge or cloth if any amounts get stuck. Any backing layers that are stuck on will come away simpler with wallpaper remover. Gently scrape the paper off of the walls. Wipe everything off with a sponge and your water and detergent blend to take any paste off.

Finishing Up

Give your wall two to three days of drying time after your wallpaper elimination process is complete. If you can provide a handful of fans running to ensure adequate air circulation, it is a great idea. In only a few days, your walls will be ready to benefit from their new recovering. Adding new wallpaper can renovate your space! Enjoy your new space and be very proud of your creation.