Taking wallpaper off feels like a never-ending job, although, with just a few simple supplies and methods, it won’t be too challenging.



Prep Your Space

Ensure that your space is clutter-free before you start. Use these basic tips to prepare your space:

Start by constructing a clean and tidy place before you start getting rid of wallpaper. Hold these easy steps in mind to help you prepare:

Push all household furniture to the center 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 small piece of painter’s tape may help you cover the outlets and stop water from entering. Turn the electricity off to the room you are getting work done in by shutting off breakers in your electrical panel. Obtain further light by using a light and an extension cord from another room.

Give yourself a total day or possibly a few days to facilitate your wallpaper stripping. Certain types will require added time, while others will be taken off readily. You won’t really know what you are dealing with until you begin.

WALLPAPER Removal

Did you know there are 4 different styles of wallpaper? Strippable wallpaper, wallpaper that has a completely removable top layer, standard wallpaper and peel and stick wallpaper. Since each wallpaper has unique extraction characteristics, it is important to figure out what kind you have.

Strippable wallpapers expedite simple removal in whole sheets.

Traditional wallpaper comes off in smaller portions and is more difficult to remove.

Peel and Stick wallpaper can come off the wall outright sheets.

Wallpaper with a detachable top layer will leave a paper backing on the wall as soon as the first layer easily comes off.



Don’t stress if this describes the style of wallpaper you are dealing with. It could take extra removal time but there's techniques that can help.

1. Peel and Stick Wallpaper

Peel and stick types have become popular in the market because they offer easy installation and residue-free removal. Commence removing from the top corner by pulling the wallpaper down gently and firmly in a parallel way. Use great care when you steadily pull this wallpaper down softly and you will be capable to reinstall it on a different wall.

Avoid over-stretching by being diligent and systematic. If the plan is to use it another time, never let the sticky portions of the wallpaper touch each other. Don’t permit the sides to touch each other as they are very difficult to remove.

2. Strippable Wallpaper

York Wallcoverings offers Sure Strip Wallpaper, our least complicated type to remove. We developed it with a pre-pasted backside so it will be super easy to remove. Meticulously peel back a bit of the top section with a utility knife or perhaps a scraper.

Next, take the entire sheet straight down. Ensure that your hands remain close to the portion that is currently attached to the wall. Keep a spray bottle of water available to help activate the paste. Repeat with the remaining sheets of wallpaper. Loosen any paste using a water bottle or sponge if you are finding dry or complicated sections. Should there be any residual paste, simply wipe the walls down with some dish detergent mixed into warm water.

3. Traditional Wallpaper

Traditional wallpaper is the style that many people detest working with due to its track record of difficult removal. Using the proper equipment and some patience will have you working through it before you know it. First, use a scoring device to poke little holes everywhere across the surface of the wallpaper. This will help the water and remover solution saturate through the wallpaper and get to the paste.

Work in three-foot sections, soaking the pierced wallpaper with hot water or wallpaper remover. Note that wallpaper remover can be obtained online or at a hardware store. Alternatively, construct your own DIY wallpaper removal solution by combining hot water with fabric softener or vinegar. Alternatively, use a wallpaper steamer machine that you could rent from your local home improvement store to loosen the paper.



Very important...if you're directly applying the wallpaper on top of the drywall, you should not apply an excessive amount of moisture or you will over-saturate the wall. Additional wetness can establish extensive damage. Use a spackling knife or scraper to remove the soaked wallpaper very carefully as to not damage the drywall. Should there be any extra residue on your wall, carefully wipe it off with a treatment of warm water in addition to dish detergent.

4. Wallpaper with a Peelable Top Layer

This kind of wallpaper oftentimes contains vinyl which can be removed and the backing stays onto the wall. This is accepted as a two-step removal that begins with stripping the top layer off. Warm water sponges or a spray bottle will help you if there is residue getting stuck. Use any wallpaper cleaner to drench the layer of paper backing to expedite easy removal. Meticulously scrape the residual paper away from the walls. Utilize a detergent and water solution to remove any residue with a cloth or sponge.

Finishing Up

Once your wallpaper has been removed, allow two to 3 days for extensive drying time. If you can leave a handful of fans running to ensure adequate air circulation, it is a good idea. Your space shall be ready for recovering in a couple of days. Adding new wallpaper can renovate your space! When you move in your furniture, you're going to be ready to entertain.