How do I remove old wallcoverings from my wall?
A. Removing old wallpaper is not difficult. Start by turning off the power to switches and outlets. Score the old wallpaper with a wallpaper scoring tool and follow the instructions provided. Scoring the wallpaper will allow water to soften the paste between the vinyl paper and the wall, making it easy to remove the top layer of wallpaper. Using a spray bottle filled with hot water with a tsp of dish detergent and fabric softener added; spray the wallpaper with the hot water. Keep re-spraying to saturate well. You will know the water is being absorbed when there is a minimal amount of water running down the wall. Allow the water to soak into the scored wallpaper and moisten the paste. The wallpaper will remove easily and in larger pieces. Once the top layer is removed, the paper backer and paste will scrape off easily with a putty knife.Wash the walls well.
