Removing Non Vinyl Wallpaper

Once the paper is soaked you can scrape it away from the wall.

Removing non vinyl wallpaper.

For the majority of wallpaper removal projects you ll need to apply a hot water solution to the paper and adhesive backing in order to reactivate the adhesive and allow the paper to come off of the wall. After a few tries you might see that the top layer of the paper can actually come off on its. If you are having trouble removing the vinyl from the top try working from the bottom up. After removing the wallpaper clean and remove the excess adhesive by applying a solution of hot water and a small amount of trisodium phosphate tsp.

Pull off the facing. Vinyl papers like the ones used in bathrooms and kitchens may even repel water. Removing washable vinyl wallpaper. Start by peeling off the vinyl from the paper backing.

Removing the paper is as simple as prying up a corner and pulling at a 10 to 15 degree angle. It s not hard but be prepared for a mess. Use spackle or sandable filler to patch any nicks or gouges in the wall. Removing vinyl wallpaper can be a very difficult job if you don t take it off in the correct way.

Removing it to paint or repaper however is not so easy. Wipe the walls with the cleaning solution rinse with a sponge and clean water and towel dry. The point is to remove the top layer of paper and leave the backing on the wall. The first step in removing this tough wallpaper is peeling off the actual vinyl which is the outermost layer.

Some types of wallpaper are more soluble than others. A steamer uses boiling water to soften the glue between the wallpaper and the wall. That way the backing will easily soak up water making the rest of the wallpaper removal faster and easier. Washable vinyl wallpaper is a durable and easy to clean wall covering found in many homes.

Hgtv expert steve watson shows how to remove vinyl wallpaper. The paper will pull away easily in one direction and tear in the opposite direction. If you are removing vinyl coated wallpaper with a steamer you still have to use a scoring tool to punch holes in the paper so the steam can reach the glue. The best way to remove wallpaper whether you re stuck dealing with temporary strippable or vinyl wallpapers we ve got the easiest methods to bring them down and bare your walls once again.

Rent a steamer instead of purchasing one since this is not a job you will do very often. Do this step without using any water to begin the old wallpaper removal process. Using either a putty knife or a specially designed wallpaper scraping tool try to lift off the wallpaper in one of the top corners of a wall. Often the vinyl wallpaper has a grain.

It may come away in small strips or the vinyl may become soft making it harder to strip off of the wall.