DIY wallpaper removal isn’t something that requires specialized contractor skills. But, it will take a bit of time and effort to get it done. With a good bit of can-do spirit and a whole lot of elbow grease, wallpaper removal can be done to start in remaking a space.
Wallpaper Replacement Options
Before you peel away that old wallpaper, you should know what you’ll use in its place. Of course, the most popular alternative to wallpaper is paint. But, that isn’t the only option. You can also go with stencil, though it’s very detailed oriented and requires a lot of work. Peel and stick wood paneling is another alternative.
You love your house, but you cringe every time you walk by that bathroom. What were you thinking when you picked out that wallpaper? Relax, wallpaper is not forever. But, before you apply paint or a different wall-covering, you may have a little work to do. Removing old wallpaper is not that difficult. --Lowes.com
Keep in mind that whatever you go with, it’s going to take quite a bit of time and effort. So, be prepared for the challenge. Also, it’s easy to cause damage to a wall that’s covered in wallpaper. If this does happen, you’ll need to either patch or replace the drywall or sheetrock. Unfortunately, there are no real shortcuts which makes it all the more of a challenge.
Coral Springs DIY Wallpaper Removal
To get started, you’ll first need to remove any hanging decor. And, you’ll have to wet the walls substantially to remove the glue, so, shut off all circuit breakers to the wall outlets in the room to avoid any electrical problems. Then lay down drop cloths to catch any debris. Here’s a quick old wallpaper removal guide you can follow:
- Peel the wallpaper off the wall. Find a seam and gently pull at it. (Or, start in a corner and pull it back, just a bit.) Then, you can carefully pull back some of the wallpaper so you can spray stripping solution onto the wall itself.
- Use a stripping solution to saturate the remaining wallpaper. Next, follow the manufacturer’s mixing instructions and then apply the commercial stripping solution to any wallpaper that remains stuck to the surface. Give it some time to soak-in and loosen the wallpaper before peeling and scraping it off.
- Scrub with a pad to remove any remnants of adhesive from the wall. Once the wallpaper is peeled away, adhesive remnants will still be present on the surface of the wall. Use a scrub pad to get rid of the glue.
Let the walls dry and then you can fill holes with spackling and let it dry. After the spackle is dry, you can then prime and paint the walls to finish the job. When you need to dispose of the old material in Coral Springs, just phone (954) 248-1138 or visit AAA Rousse Services.
