1. wallpaper that was still stuck on.
2. wallpaper that was still stuck on.
3. partially-dried wet, gloppy, blue goo wallpaper that could be scraped off but was covered in some strange chemical that I had also probably inhaled while I was spraying it on.
Hmm, not the gloriously easy results I was hoping for. So, I tried something out - just plain old water. And it worked. But I wanted it to work better, so here's what I did:
YOU WILL NEED:
a wall with hideous wallpaper that you desperately want to remove
A spray bottle or a sponge and bucket
vinegar
dishsoap
warm water
a scraper or your fingernails
Peel off the outer plastic layer of wallpaper. Start in a corner and begin pulling away from the corner with a steady, even pressure. You should be able to get big pieces off with minimal effort (this is guaranteed to be a good time for anyone with OCD tendencies along these lines). Now, you'll be left with a fuzzy paper surface like this:
Mix together 1 part vinegar to 3 parts warm water and add a few drops of dish soap. Either spray this onto the fuzzy paper or wipe it on with a cloth or sponge and let it soak in for 5-10 minutes.
Use a scraper tool to pull of a strip of the paper. It should come off easily. If it sticks to the wall, spray it again and wait another 5-10 minutes.
There may be a few fuzzies that are left, which you can scrape off with a tool or, as I did, your fingernails (someday I'll be a real girl and have nice nails...).
Enjoy your wallpaper-free walls!
Sadly, this hideous wallpaper is in my dining room!
ReplyDeleteI guess it does look a little dated. It may be time to remove it using your directions. Thanks.
Oh, no! It was refreshing to have plain walls again... it's amazing what a little change will do!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you if you decide to take it down :)
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