Wallpaper removal can seem daunting, however, with a few easy supplies and the right technique, it doesn’t have to be scary.



Prep Your Space

Clear your home before extracting paper from the walls Follow these pointers to secure your space:

Start by creating a clean and well organized place before you start taking away wallpaper. Retain these basic steps in mind so that you can prepare:

Push all furniture to the middle of the room and cover it with plastic. If you're able to remove it from the room great!

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

A little piece of painter’s tape will help you cover the outlets and stop water from entering. For additional safety, visit your electrical panel and turn off source of electricity to the room. Utilize an extension cord and a lamp from some other room to offer additional light.

Allow yourself a full weekend or at least a full day for removing your wallpaper. Certain types will require more hours, while others will remove easily. You won’t know how much time this will take until you begin.

WALLPAPER Removal

There are actually four different types of wallpaper. There's peel and stick wallpaper, some with a removable top layer, strippable wallpaper and old fashioned wallpaper. Since every single wallpaper has unique extraction characteristics, it is important to figure out what variety you have.

The strippable type will easily come away from the wall in complete sheets.

Traditional wallpaper is removed in tinier sections and is more troublesome to remove.

Peel and stick wallpaper will effortlessly remove from the wall in complete sheets.

Wallpaper with a removable top layer leaves a paper backing on the wall once the first layer easily comes away.



This may feel frustrating once you discover it is what you're working with; however, there's techniques to simplify the procedure.

1. Peel and Stick Wallpaper

The residue-free removal and uncomplicated installation have made peel and stick wallpaper the latest star. Just start at one of the top corners of the wall and pull the wallpaper down carefully and firmly, performing parallel to the wall. With caution and cautious removal, you may even reapply this product elsewhere if you are gradual and gentle bringing it down.

Be sure you take your time and work carefully without being in a rush because over-stretching it will damage it beyond repair. Do not allow the sticky ends of the wallpaper to touch one another if you are trying to save it for reinstallation elsewhere. They are very hard to detach after touching.

2. Strippable Wallpaper

For convenient removal, consider trying our Sure Strip Wallpaper. We engineered it with a pre-pasted backside so it will be quite simple to remove. Simply use a utility knife or a scraper to peel back a tiny top portion.

After, pull the rest of the sheet downwards. Position your hands near the portion of the wall where it's attached. Keep a spray bottle of water on hand to help activate the paste. Repeat with the outstanding sheets of wallpaper. If you run into any portions that appear stuck or difficult, use a spray bottle or water sponge to loosen the paste much more. Wipe down walls with tepid water and some dish detergent to get rid of any bits of the paste that linger.

3. Traditional Wallpaper

Traditional wallpaper has a history of being laborious to remove. However, the proper techniques and equipment make all the difference. Take a wallpaper scoring tool and poke miniature holes everywhere in the wallpaper surface. This lets the water and wallpaper remover solution to sink into through the paper and get to the paste.

Move in 3-foot segments and use hot water blended with wallpaper remover solution to douse the punctured pieces. Your neighborhood hardware store or online is the best place to find wallpaper remover. Otherwise, you may make your own removal option by simply mixing either fabric softener or vinegar with hot water. Alternatively, make use of a wallpaper steamer machine that you may rent from your local hardware store to loosen the paper.



Important! If you are attaching wallpaper directly onto drywall, do not over-saturate for extended periods of time. Being damp temporarily is good, but additional exposure can create destruction. To reduce damaging the drywall, use a spackling knife or a scraper to softly remove the wallpaper. If there is any extra residue on your wall, carefully clean it off with a solution of warm water in addition to dish detergent.

4. Wallpaper with a Peelable Top Layer

This sort of wallpaper oftentimes features vinyl which can be removed and the backing adheres onto the wall. This is a two-step removal that starts off with stripping away the highest layer. Depend on warm water and a spray bottle or sponge if any parts get stuck. Any backing layers that are stuck on will come away much easier with wallpaper remover. Diligently scrape the residual paper away from the walls. Use a detergent and water solution to wipe away any residue with a cloth or sponge.

Finishing Up

Once your wallpaper has been removed, allow two to three days for full drying time. You may use some fans to help quicken the drying process. You will be able to recover your walls in a couple of days to generate your new space. Hang a different wallpaper and enjoy your brand-new vibes. Once you move in your furniture, you'll be ready to entertain.