If you have just bought a home, or are looking to sell, sometimes a house needs a change. Replacing wallpaper or painting previously papered walls can make a world of difference. Removing wallpaper seems like an easy enough task, but it can be tricky your first time. Here's some times from the DIY Network for removing wallpaper! Follow the link for full instructions, as this is just a brief overview.
Step 1: Prepare the room. Use drop clothes to protect the floor, remove switch plates and outlet covers, and cut power to the room
Step 2: Score wallpaper. This means put little holes in the paper using a tool called a scorer.
Step 3: Prep solution. There are plenty of commercial solutions, or you can make your own (see article).
Step 4: Soak Walls. Use a spray bottle to apply the solution to the wall one small area at a time.
Step 5: Strip Paper. Grab the paper in a corner and peel slowly, using a putty knife to help.
Step 6: Clean Walls. Use a small amount of dish detergent and hot water to remove any left over adhesive residue.
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