Removing wallpaper may feel like a huge chore; however, with some correct techniques and supplies, you will be good to go.



Prep Your Space

Ensure that your space is clutter-free before you begin. Follow these tips to get your location ready:

Take a moment to clear, organize and clean your spot before beginning.

Remove all furniture from your room when possible or push it into the middle and protect with a plastic sheet or drop cloth.

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

A small piece of painter’s tape may help you cover the outlets and stop water from entering. For additional safety, visit your electrical panel and turn off electrical energy to the room. Obtain further light by using a light and an extension cord from another room.

Allow yourself a complete weekend or at least a full day for extracting your wallpaper. Certain types will require more hours, while others will be taken off readily. It’s hard to determine how long it will take until you begin and discover what you are working with.

WALLPAPER Removal

Can you believe there are actually 4 types of wallpaper? The four types are traditional wallpaper, peel and stick, a removable top layer as well as strippable wallpaper. Since every single wallpaper has unique removal characteristics, it is necessary to figure out what style you have.

Strippable wallpaper should come off the wall with ease in full sheets.

Traditional wallpaper is removed in smaller sections and is more difficult to remove.

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

The kind of wallpaper that has a extractible layer on top will annoyingly leave the paper backing on the wall after the top layer is removed..



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

1. Peel and Stick Wallpaper

The residue-free removal and uncomplicated installation have made peel and stick wallpaper a whole new star. To remove, start at a top corner and pull the wallpaper down firmly and gently, in a synchronised method to the wall. Use terrific care when you steadily pull this wallpaper down softly and you will be able to reinstall it on a different wall.

Work systematically and tediously to avoid overstretching or it can be ruined. Do not allow the sticky ends of the wallpaper to touch each other if you are trying to save it for reinstallation elsewhere. It is extremely difficult to separate the pieces when they are allowed to touch each other.

2. Strippable Wallpaper

York Wallcoverings offers Sure Strip Wallpaper, our simplest type to remove. Designed with a pre-pasted backing it is suitable for fast and hassle-free removal. Just use a utility knife or a scraper to peel back a tiny top piece.

Next, tug the entire sheet straight down. Keep your hands next to the wall section as you work. A water-filled spray bottle will be your best ally to keep on hand in order to activate the paste. Repeat with the outstanding sheets of wallpaper. If any section seems to be stuck, use a water cloth or sponge or spray bottle to loosen up the paste more. Use dish detergent and warm water to clean the walls and take off any remaining paste.

3. Traditional Wallpaper

Traditional wallpaper has a history of being difficult to remove. However, the best techniques and equipment make a big difference. First, use a scoring device to poke micro holes everywhere across the surface of the wallpaper. This allows the water and wallpaper remover solution to permeate through the paper and make it to the paste.

Work in three-foot sections, bathing the pierced wallpaper with hot water or wallpaper remover. Get your wallpaper removal either online or from your local hardware store. Alternatively, produce your own DIY wallpaper removal solution by combining hot water with fabric softener or vinegar. Alternatively, make use of a wallpaper steamer machine that you can rent from your local hardware store to loosen the paper.



Important! If you are installing wallpaper directly onto drywall, do not over-saturate for prolonged periods of time. Being damp temporarily is good, but further exposure can create deterioration. Use a scraper or a spackling knife to eliminate the wet wallpaper very diligently so you don’t damage the wall membrane. Wipe away any excess residue with a treatment of warm water in addition to dish detergent.

4. Wallpaper with a Peelable Top Layer

This type of wallpaper, typically vinyl, can be removed while its backing stays on your wall. This is a two-step removal that starts off with stripping away the highest layer. Count on warm water and a spray bottle or cloth or sponge if any sections get stuck. Any backing layers that are stuck on will come away simpler with wallpaper remover. Thoroughly scrape the residual paper away from the walls. Wipe everything off with a sponge and your water and detergent mixture to take any paste off.

Finishing Up

Once you take off the wallpaper, permit 2 to 3 days of drying time for your wallpaper removal. If you can leave a couple of fans running to ensure adequate air circulation, it is a good idea. You will be able to recover your wall surfaces in a couple of days to generate your new space. Enjoy some new, contemporary looks with updated wallpaper strategies. After you move in your furniture, you're going to be ready to entertain.