Stripping Wallpaper - Now it is Easy!

By Tim Carter
©1993-2008 Tim Carter

Summary: Wallpaper removal will be successful if you use the correct tools. Wallpaper that is pierced and coated with an enzyme solution will scrape off in 20 minutes.

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mick
27 Feb 2008, 11:53

best way to remove 3 layers of stubborn woodchip wallpaper

AsktheBuilder
02 Mar 2008, 11:49

Mick,
Read all of my Wallpaper Removal columns. Then use the three Ds: Diligence, Discipline and Determination.

David Wright
05 Mar 2008, 22:13

I have a wall with textured wallpaper. Mormally it wouldn't be too much of a challange however, this on has been painted with two coats of latex paint. Any suggestions on stripping it now?

AsktheBuilder
09 Mar 2008, 10:40

David,
Lots of hard work. Sorry! See if the paper is strippable meaning the top now-painted layer peels away from the base paper.

Sherri
13 Apr 2008, 15:32

We recently purchased a home that has wallpaper that has been painted over, some w/latex paint, other parts with a flat paint. How can I possibly remove this? It was a bad papering job to begin with.

Thanks

Philip
01 Aug 2008, 11:29

I recently purchased an older home. Built in 1942. We are attempting to remove wallpaper from the bath. Underneath the paper is some sort of primer which so far will not come off. It is dark navy blue in color. Will it be ok to just sand it and then primer and paint? Thanks.

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