How Do You Remove Wallpaper From Drywall?
Do you need to remove wallpaper from drywall? This method is quick and easy, so please read on. • Possible Look of Wall After Removal • Find a good place to start and pull a strip off by hand to get you going. Using the sponge, soak the paper enough to allow easy removal. Scrape or pull paper off the wall, whichever is easier. Don’t dig the scraper into the wall. • For large areas it is best to use a steamer and score the paper diagonally with the edge of the scraper so that chunks can come off all at once rather than hundreds of little pieces. • Once all the paper has been removed, let the wall dry then give it a once over with the scraper again to remove little bits that are stuck on. • Finally, give the wall a quick sanding using medium-fine sandpaper to smooth off. Fill any holes, cracks etc, sand off when done. Before repapering, run your hand over the wall to make sure there are no more little bits stuck to it and it’s all good and smooth.
• Possible Look of Wall After Removal • Find a good place to start and pull a strip off by hand to get you going. Using the sponge, soak the paper enough to allow easy removal. Scrape or pull paper off the wall, whichever is easier. Don’t dig the scraper into the wall. • For large areas it is best to use a steamer and score the paper diagonally with the edge of the scraper so that chunks can come off all at once rather than hundreds of little pieces. • Once all the paper has been removed, let the wall dry then give it a once over with the scraper again to remove little bits that are stuck on. • Finally, give the wall a quick sanding using medium-fine sandpaper to smooth off. Fill any holes, cracks etc, sand off when done. Before repapering, run your hand over the wall to make sure there are no more little bits stuck to it and it’s all good and smooth.
