subject: Ways To Remove Wallpaper [print this page] Ways To Remove Wallpaper Ways To Remove Wallpaper
Wallpapers gained popularity amongst the high born and elite in the Renaissance period. It added colour and charm to the room and also provided an insulating and heating effect. The process of sticking wallpaper is so easy when compared to the hidden task of removing it. One can feel bored after seeing the same wallpaper for a long time or some hard stains might take away its charm. What are the best ways to remove the wallpaper?
Removing wallpaper may differ depending on the type of glue, border and texture of the wallpaper. One has to be really careful while removing wallpaper as ripping it off from the wall is not the only task.
Wallpaper comes with an enforced border which is glued with the help of strong glue and becomes difficult to be removed. Applying the border with warm water is the best option. Use a putty knife to peel off the border. If a strong glue is used, puncture the border with pin so that water seeps inside to weaken the glue. After the wallpaper is soaked properly, the wallpaper can be peeled off easily.
One has to be careful when removing wallpaper from a drywall. Water can damage the wall beyond repair. The best way is to use vinegar and water solution to weaken the glue. Perforate the wallpaper with a pin and sprinkle lightly on the whole surface using a sprinkler. After making the surface moist, you can find the glue has weakened. Now gently peel off the paper using a putty blade by using less pressure.
Even after the wallpapers are removed, the sticky solidified glue remains. And in order to stick the new wallpaper, one has to remove the residues. Use water and vinegar solution, nail polish remover, paint thinner or kerosene weaken it and then remove it with a putty blade. One has to take special care not to damage the walls.
There are many tips one can follow to remove wallpaper, but the best way is to remove it delicately and patiently. So that less damage is done on wall and saves your money, time and energy.
