excellent primers available to paint over the wallpaper with, as long as there are no loose seams. Put on the primer, put on the paint, save yourself a lot of hassle. I learned the hard way in my 100-year-old house. Sometimes you don’t want to know what’s behind the wallpaper...
removing wallpaper is actually easier than you think. Below, we give you a step-by-step guide on how to remove wallpaper, depending on which wallpaper type you're dealing with
Using your putty or taping knife, begin to scrape off the wallpaper. Aim for the edges or any loose areas first, as they provide an easy starting point. This part can be unexpectedly satisfying – very similar to peeling dry glue off your fingers!Step...
B A Madden, apainter and decorator in London, has some tips on howto remove wallpaper from your walls. There are different methods you can use to remove wallpaper. You can peel it off, use a stripping
Most wallpaper is attached to the wall with an adhesive glue. To soften the adhesive, put some warm water into a spray bottle and moisten the section that you will start with. Take a box cutter and start sectioning the wallpaper every 2 to 3 feet. Once they're sectioned off, continue...
If there is lots of paste left, though, you may need to respray the walls with the chemical stripper to soften it. Then, use a scraper or putty knife to remove the residual glue, followed by a final rinse with a sponge dipped in the stripper. If you are going to wallpaper again, ...
Wallpaper has come a long way! The simple addition of wallpaper in a fun pattern or unexpected motif can liven up any space in an instant! We have wallpapering tips from our service providers to help you get started!
Brush wallpaper paste* onto the back of the paper and glue it onto the can. Use your drill to drill a hole in the can about half an inch from the top. Check the size of the hooks to figure out what size of drill bit you need (My hooks were 3/16″ so that’s the size I ma...
I really wanted to put wallpaper up on the walls and ceiling, and use a matching fabric for the curtains. But I couldn’t find anything in the pattern and color I wanted at a price point I could afford. However, I was able to find some reasonably priced fabric that I loved! So it...
or cut off with a utility knife. Dig the corner of the knife into small bubbles to puncture them, then scrape off the loose paper. If the paper comes off with little effort, and small voids quickly turn into large ones, you should reconsider your decision to paint over the wallpaper. ...