Thorough preparation is crucial before removing wallpaper from drywall.
Removing painted wallpaper from drywall can be a messy and time-consuming task. Careful preparation is crucial before you attempt to remove wallpaper from any surface. You can remove the painted wallpaper from drywall cleanly using liquid wallpaper remover along with a "paper tiger" wallpaper-perforating device or a utility knife to help the liquid wallpaper remover penetrate the painted surface of the wallpaper.
Instructions
1. Place a step ladder against the wall if you need help reaching the top of the wall.
2. Take the paper tiger perforating device and wheel it over the entire wallpaper surface, using circular motions. The device punctures tiny holes in the wallpaper, helping the wallpaper remover to reach beneath the surface to soften the original glue. Alternatively, score the surface in a criss-cross pattern with a utility knife, but take care not to cut into the drywall under the wallpaper.
3. Pour liquid wallpaper remover into a bucket. Add water to the remover according to the manufacturer's directions on the container or packaging label. Wear protective gloves while pouring and using this liquid.
4. Soak a large sponge in the wallpaper remover. Squeeze out any excess moisture in the bucket so the sponge is damp, not dripping with liquid.
5. Squeeze the liquid wallpaper remover onto the wallpaper with the sponge. Start at the top of the wall and work downwards. Dampen the wallpaper thoroughly by squeezing the sponge against it.
6. Wait for the wallpaper remover to work. It does this by softening the glue so the wallpaper is easier to scrape off. The time this takes will vary, depending on the type of remover. Check the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Tug a corner of wallpaper by hand to loosen it from the wall. If the paper comes away easily, continue to pull it off by hand.
8. Insert a 4- to 6-inch putty knife under the loosened area and gently but firmly pry the wallpaper away from the wall. Continue until you've removed all the wallpaper. For stubborn areas that prove difficult to remove, dampen them again with wallpaper remover, wait for this to work, and then try again.
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