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Best way to remove old wallpaper?
Posted on 4/19/19 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 4/19/19 at 12:31 pm
About to start a project in the basement. Basically a bonus room/closet that has really old faded wallpaper. Never really dealt with the stuff, so looking for some ideas as to how to attack. Planning on stripping it off, then painting. Or can I paint over (have heard to use oil-based paint if going that route). Have a bunch of latex paint leftover from when we paint our interior 6 months ago, so would like to use that if possible
Thanks
Thanks
This post was edited on 4/19/19 at 12:33 pm
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Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:13 pm to fillmoregandt
Elbow grease
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:15 pm to fillmoregandt
Some folks just skim the seams with mud and paint over.
If you're gonna strip, make a mixture of water and dish detergent and wet the wallpaper, then wet it some more, then wet it some more. Don't try to tear it off until you see it start to "wrinkle" and release from the wall or you'll have a hell of a mess. Apply with a large sponge.
If you're gonna strip, make a mixture of water and dish detergent and wet the wallpaper, then wet it some more, then wet it some more. Don't try to tear it off until you see it start to "wrinkle" and release from the wall or you'll have a hell of a mess. Apply with a large sponge.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:40 pm to fillmoregandt
If the wallpaper has a vinyl top layer spraying it with water will not really penetrate it too easily. They make a tool that perforates the wallpaper that fits in the palm of your hand and you roll it over the paper and tiny blades will score the wallpaper.
Then come back with just warm water in a pump sprayer or spray bottle and let that sit for a bit, then take a 4 inch tape knife used for applying sheetrock mud and scrape the paper off. After you are done, wipe down the walls with warm water to remove any residual glue and go from there.
That will work if your walls were initially "sized" prior to them applying wallpaper. By sized, I mean primed or painted or the glue from the wallpaper can often pull off the top layer of the sheetrock, and that is a PITA to deal with and requires a lot of floating to make things right. Try a small patch first so you can see what you are dealing with.
Then come back with just warm water in a pump sprayer or spray bottle and let that sit for a bit, then take a 4 inch tape knife used for applying sheetrock mud and scrape the paper off. After you are done, wipe down the walls with warm water to remove any residual glue and go from there.
That will work if your walls were initially "sized" prior to them applying wallpaper. By sized, I mean primed or painted or the glue from the wallpaper can often pull off the top layer of the sheetrock, and that is a PITA to deal with and requires a lot of floating to make things right. Try a small patch first so you can see what you are dealing with.
This post was edited on 4/19/19 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:46 pm to fillmoregandt
You don't need to use oil base paint if painting over the paper, but the paper has to be held very solid to the wall or it will look like crap. If the colors of the paper are dark, you may want to use a latex primer before top-coating with the finish paint. I'd suggest something like Kilz Latex Primer as it hides a lot of staining and dark colors.
Kilz Oil Base is nasty, especially in an enclosed area like a basement. The fumes are enough to make some people sick to their stomach.
Kilz Oil Base is nasty, especially in an enclosed area like a basement. The fumes are enough to make some people sick to their stomach.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 3:19 pm to fillmoregandt
Steamer. I removed thousands of square feet of the shite. A steamer is the only tool that worked. You also need the willingness/knowledge to float drywall after you inevitably frick up the drywall.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 3:34 pm to fillmoregandt
Posted on 4/19/19 at 5:07 pm to fillmoregandt
We just got quotes to redo two bathrooms that have wallpaper. After weighing options it really came down to just ripping out the drywall. Their mexicans could do that and rebuild faster than dealing with wallpaper removal.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 7:45 pm to fillmoregandt
Just add a thin layer of sheet rock over the top of that shite.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 8:10 pm to deeprig9
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After weighing options it really came down to just ripping out the drywall
I've often thought this could just be the easiest way in the long run. Plus, you can double check some wiring, etc. while you're doing it
Posted on 4/19/19 at 9:41 pm to fillmoregandt
Kill it with fire.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 7:27 am to AtticusOSullivan
Ripping out is not a bad option if it’s glued on well. Some wall paper when scored and wet peels off very easily. Some of it refuses to come off and you’ll spend hours and hours. If it easily removes the scoring method is best, if it’s a pita as said consider just removing the drywall and starting over.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 6:59 pm to deeprig9
I recently removed border in a bedroom, vanity area & bath.
Scored & used downy water & a steamer
Used scrub pads & rags to get remaining glue
It was one of the most miserable experiences of my life
When the time comes to do the other rooms it will be hired out
Scored & used downy water & a steamer
Used scrub pads & rags to get remaining glue
It was one of the most miserable experiences of my life
When the time comes to do the other rooms it will be hired out
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