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  • eilegna
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 255

    Any Tips for Safely Removing Old Wallpaper Before Painting?

    Hello everyone,
    I'm stucked here and I need help, Planning to paint and add some decoration in my room today, I removed some of the old wallpaper sticker using hot water and scrapping it with a putty knife but it takes me forever to do it haha.Is there's any tips how will I do it faster?
  • Dvalin
    Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 47

    #2
    Hey! Been there, wallpaper removal sucks. Mix fabric softener with hot water, spray it on, let it soak, then scrape with putty knife. Good luck with the room makeover! 🎨🔧

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    • MLouise
      Junior Member
      • Jan 2024
      • 6

      #3
      Hey! Removing old wallpaper? Score it lightly, apply a mixture of water and vinegar, let it soak, then peel gently. A putty knife helps too. Safety first—consider a mask for dust. Good luck with your painting project! 🤗

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      • Buttercup
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2024
        • 338

        #4
        Hey! If things get tricky, consider using a wallpaper steamer. It works like magic, turning the adhesive into a friendlier and peelable consistency💖

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        • Duedith C.
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2024
          • 126

          #5
          Hi there! I would suggest using 3M's General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner. This product works like magic when I am in the mood for a change of paint in my house. It makes my life so much easier! You should give it a try!
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          • maica17
            Member
            • Jan 2024
            • 64

            #6
            Oh man, been there with the wallpaper struggle! 😅 Try mixing some fabric softener with hot water in a spray bottle – like 1:1 ratio. Spray that on the wallpaper, let it soak for a bit, and then peel it off. It's like magic, seriously! Saves you from the endless scraping. Good luck with your room makeover! 🎨✨ #DIYHelp

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            • PatJones
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2024
              • 263

              #7
              When removing old wallpaper before painting, try using a wallpaper steamer. It makes the process easier by softening the adhesive, allowing you to peel off the wallpaper more smoothly. Start in a small section, hold the steamer against the wallpaper, and peel it away. Be cautious not to damage the wall surface. It's my preferred method as it's efficient and minimizes the hassle.

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