elehhhhna
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Sat Feb-04-06 03:27 PM
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Whats' the easiest way to remove wallpaper? MIL visit ! Gotta gussy up! |
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It's vinyl and was professionally pasted, so the thin backing doesn't want to come off.
I need an EASY way to get it down.
THANK YOU!
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Benfea
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Sat Feb-04-06 03:28 PM
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1. Have you tried a flame thrower? |
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You'll probably destroy a lot more than just the wallpaper, but the wallpaper will come off really fast.
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Midlodemocrat
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Sat Feb-04-06 03:29 PM
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2. I have had good luck removing paper with |
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one of those Paper Tiger things that scores the paper, but not the drywall, and then using a commercial liquid product to loosen the glue.
And, I had very, very thin paper in the kitchen.
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LaurenG
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Sat Feb-04-06 03:33 PM
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3. Paint over it after a coat or two of special primer |
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Or steam and peel steam and peel bit by tiny bit. :hi:
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elehhhhna
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Sat Feb-04-06 03:37 PM
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4. If I do that, then hang textured paper over it, will it all fall off? |
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and if so, when? lol
Seriously-- can I paper over paper? That's waht I want to do , anyway!
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LaurenG
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Sat Feb-04-06 03:38 PM
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5. I think you will need to make sure the old paper is firmly attached |
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to the wall. I've seen many layers of paper before in old houses so I'm sure it can be done.
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Midlodemocrat
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Sat Feb-04-06 03:39 PM
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6. Whatever you do, DON'T hang textured paper. |
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I did to cover up some drywall damage and removing it cost me a small fortune.
Which is why I prefer paint.
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