Removing Wallpaper is as easy as 123
To test the type of wallpaper you are removing, go to a seam or edge of your wallpaper and try to peel it off.
If the wallpaper tears in small pieces, your project steps are:
If the vinyl front of the wallpaper pulls off and leaves the paper backing, your project steps are:
If the vinyl front of the wallper pulls off in one piece and leaves only the old glue, your project steps are:
The solution to easy wallpaper removal is to loosen the glue behind the wallpaper.
Begin by perforating the wallpaper with PaperTiger Scoring Tool. Its unique patented scoring wheels perforate wallpaper to allow the stripper to penetrate and dissolve the adhesive. PaperTiger works on all wallpaper - even painted-over wallcovering. The exclusive automatic depth control lets you cut through several layers of wallpaper without damaging walls during normal use.
Only light pressure is needed. The more holes you make, the better the stripper will penetrate.
DIF® Wallpaper Strippers make your wallpaper removal project easy. They penetrate with special enzymes and wetting agents to loosen any type of wallpaper and dissolve old adhesive regardless of the surface it is on. Leaves walls clean and ready to redecorate.
Start at the top of the wall and work your way down. Follow the directions on the DIF container. Allow time for the DIF Wallpaper Stripper to work. Begin removing the wallpaper when it turns a dark color or starts to bubble.
Zinsser offers 3 DIF Wallpaper Strippers:
PaperScraper™ easily removes old wallpaper or residual adhesive after applying a DIF Wallpaper Stripper.
PaperScraper is safer to use than razor-edged scrapers or putty knives; it holds the scraping blade at the perfect angle for the most effective scraping with no wall damage.
After the wallpaper has been removed, use PaperScraper to remove residual adhesive, high points and old paint drips.
To remove adhesive residue, reapply a DIF Wallpaper Stripper. Scrape glue residue with PaperScraper. Rinse walls with clean water.
DIF Concentrate Liquid Wallpaper Stripper - A patented wallcovering removal solution that contains a blend of effective wetting agents to wet the wallpaper and enzymes that quickly break down the paste behind the wallcovering. Safe, non-toxic and easy to apply by spray or roller.
DIF Fast-Acting Liquid Wallpaper Stripper - The power of DIF Concentrate in a "ready-to-use" liquid that pentrates and loosens virtually all types of wallpaper in minutes. Unique "no-drip liquid" formula is clear, non-staining and lightly scented.
DIF Gel Wallpaper Stripper- A no drip, no mess, enzyme-based blue GEL that clings to walls for long effective soaking to remove difficult wallpaper and adhesives. Safe, non-toxic and easy-to-apply by spray or roller.
PaperTiger Scoring Tool- Perforates wallcovering, allows stripper to penerate to loosen wallpaper. Makes removal fast and easy, without damaging walls.
PaperScraper Wallpaper Remover and Wall Scraper - Uniquely designed tool with the perfect scraping angle to easily remove wallpaper without damage to the wall.