Removing Nonstrippable Wallpaper Vinyl Backing Left On Walls

Spray the wall getting it thoroughly wet and let the stripper soak in for 10 minutes.

Removing nonstrippable wallpaper vinyl backing left on walls.

It s not hard but be prepared for a mess. Use a 3 1 2 inch wide wall scraper with a flexible blade to begin stripping. How to remove non strippable wallpaper. Start at a corner near the ceiling or under a switch plate to begin.

Scrape off the backing with a wallpaper scraping tool or a rigid paint scraper. 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. Do this step without using any water to begin the old wallpaper removal process. Slide the blade under the top edge of one of the horizontal slits and holding it at about a 30 degree angle push up on the wet paper.

Next spray liquid wallpaper remover onto the remaining paper then use a trowel to spread the liquid over the paper so it soaks in thoroughly. Very hot water at least 3 gallons 2. Soak the surface with a wallpaper remover solution. 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.

Hgtv expert steve watson shows how to remove vinyl wallpaper. To remove nonstrippable paper or any paper backing that remains after dry stripping a peelable paper s decorative layer turn first to warm water and wallpaper removal solvent. Some types of wallpaper are more soluble than others. Here s what you ll need.

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. The point is to remove the top layer of paper and leave the backing on the wall. 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.

Vinyl papers like the ones used in bathrooms and kitchens may even repel water. Rent a steamer instead of purchasing one since this is not a job you will do very often. Start by peeling off the vinyl from the paper backing. Do the same thing on the next strip then go back to the first and wet it again top to bottom.