Scrape Off Softened Wallpaper
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Removing Wallpaper Using A Steamer. Wallpaper Removal Hacks. DIY home improvement wallpapers
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Immediately after steaming a section, use a putty knife or wallpaper scraper to gently lift and scrape off the softened wallpaper backing and adhesive. The paper will be gooey and wet due to the steam, which should make it easier to remove. Work from the bottom up or top down, using smooth, even strokes. For areas around light switches, thermostats, or other fixtures, carefully work around them, possibly using a smaller scraper or the corner of your putty knife. Be mindful not to apply excessive pressure, which could damage the drywall underneath, especially if the walls have a flat paint finish. Continue this process of steaming and scraping section by section until all the wallpaper backing and adhesive residue are removed.
Goal: Remove all softened wallpaper backing and adhesive from the wall.
Tools and materials
- Putty Knife — Scraping off softened wallpaper and adhesive
- Wallpaper Steamer Wagner — Steaming the wallpaper (used concurrently)
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