Previously, people didn’t bother much and, if they wanted to update the interior, they simply glued new wallpaper on top of the old ones. The canvases were made of paper, so no bubbles, bumps or stains were formed during this installation process. As a result, in some apartments you can find from 2-3 to 8 or more layers of old wallpaper. To apply modern covering, you will have to get rid of all this, and here difficulties await many. We have collected several effective ways to remove old wallpaper from walls quickly and easily, be it paper, vinyl or washable canvas.
Why is it better not to glue new wallpaper onto old ones?
In the old days, when wallpaper was all paper without any protective films and coatings, gluing new wallpaper onto the old, smooth, undeformed, but simply boring, coating could be done with a clear conscience. Sometimes there are so many layers of old wallpaper that from them, like tree rings, you can determine the number of repairs and remember different periods in the life of the owners. If you are going to glue again on top of old Soviet and miraculously surviving paper wallpaper paper wallpaper, then you can take a risk and do without the dismantling procedure. In all other cases, it is better not to do this.
Firstly, if you plan to decorate the walls with plaster, photo wallpaper, paint or any other finish, then the layer of old wallpaper must be removed without fail. Secondly, even if you are going to glue wallpaper again, then when applying one layer to another you can get lag of the new layer, wrinkles, blisters and other defects. This happens because the old layer may no longer hold on very well, and there is also an increased load. Moreover, the glue you will use will soften the old layer of wallpaper. As a result, the drying process will be delayed, and if the wallpaper in two layers is of different quality, then the lag from the walls cannot be avoided.
- It’s great if you still have labels from the rolls that indicate the type of dismantling, for example, “remove wet” or “delaminate when removed.”
- Before you start removing old wallpaper, remember how it was applied. If it was normal wallpaper glue, which was applied to primed walls, then, most likely, the entire dismantling process will not be very difficult.
- Problems may arise if the wallpaper was glued with a non-standard glue, for example, PVA, or was mounted on an unsuitable surface. The most difficult surface is considered to be unputtyed drywall.
- Some difficulties may arise if upper layer does not absorb moisture (vinyl and washable wallpaper), but effective methods have been invented for this case too.
In any case, remember that nothing is impossible. There are many ways to remove old wallpaper from walls; you just may have to put in a little more effort than planned.
How to prepare for wallpaper removal?
The process of removing old wallpaper is often a messy process. Plaster will crumble, water will splash and some special means, so it’s better to prepare the room in advance:
The last point is the most interesting. What devices may be needed in the process of removing wallpaper? Here is the list:
- two sharp spatulas of different sizes;
- bucket, water, detergent;
- sponges, roller, rags;
- garbage collection bags;
- gloves;
- ladder;
- perforation roller, wallpaper tiger, knife;
- special means for removing wallpaper/steam iron and a piece of fabric.
The set of tools can be reduced or expanded depending on the chosen method.
No. 1. Removing wallpaper with bare hands
This is an option for those lucky ones who have the old wallpaper is already coming off the walls on its own. To remove old canvases, just pull the top edge, and if some parts do not give in, then pry them off with a spatula or knife. Strips of wallpaper may come off entirely. Old wallpaper has most likely already lost its strength, so you shouldn’t pull it to prevent the canvas from crumbling. Shoot carefully. If the wallpaper is securely attached in some place, then pry it off with a knife or spatula. If this does not help, then use one of the following methods.
No. 2. Traditional method: removing wallpaper with water
The wet method works in most cases. Moreover, it is more hygienic compared to the previous option, since less dust will be generated during the process. The procedure is as follows:
This method is ideal for paper wallpaper: single-layer wallpaper soaks in literally 5-7 minutes and can be easily removed from top to bottom; double-layer wallpaper will take 10-15 minutes, and only the top layer can be removed. If you are going to glue wallpaper, then you can leave the bottom layer of the old ones. If not, then the procedure will have to be repeated. In the case of paper wallpaper covered with a protective moisture-resistant film, as well as in the case of vinyl, non-woven and washable wallpaper, you will have to try a little more. At a minimum, perforate, and at a maximum, use special compounds and other tricks.
No. 3. We use a special wallpaper remover
If the wallpaper is glued tightly, or you simply don’t want to waste time and effort soaking it with water, then you can take special composition for removing wallpaper. Such products are inexpensive, non-toxic, and are absorbed into the wallpaper structure much better than just water or soap and water.
Procedure:
No. 4. Steam method
The most common iron, steam iron or steam generator can help deal with old wallpaper:
No. 5. "Mole" versus wallpaper
The following method is often used in construction. He is a variation traditional method removing wallpaper by soaking. If the wallpaper is firmly glued, then dissolve the “Mole” pipe cleaner in warm water. To 1 part “Mole” add 2 parts water. Using a roller, this solution is applied to the wallpaper, and after 5-10 minutes the wallpaper should come off in whole sheets. Efficiency this method at altitude, you just need to wet the wallpaper very carefully and wear gloves.
No. 6. How to remove wallpaper glued to PVA
PVA glue is a water-insoluble composition, so traditional methods do not work well with it. You can try adding it to the water laundry soap or vinegar, or both together, or you can do it a little differently.
Use a spatula and a sander. Using a spatula, try to carefully remove those parts of the wallpaper that give in. Residues and large pieces can be removed with a sander, but in this case it is worth remembering that you run the risk of damaging the main surface. Most likely, after completion of the work you will have to level the walls.
Also don’t forget about the most effective method– steaming.
No. 7. How to remove vinyl wallpaper
Vinyl wallpaper is a layer of polyvinyl chloride film glued to paper, or less commonly, to non-woven fabric. Suitable for removing such wallpaper traditional way, but several nuances should be taken into account:
No. 8. How to remove non-woven wallpaper?
Non-woven wallpaper can be made purely from non-woven material, or from non-woven material and a layer of other material. In the latter case, paper, textiles or vinyl are attached to a non-woven base. The tactics for dismantling non-woven wallpaper are not much different from the traditional method described above.
The non-woven base is much stronger than paper, although it is also natural. It will be filmed in whole canvases. It is most convenient to use a spatula; if necessary, the wallpaper can be moistened.
If there is an outer vinyl layer, it is first perforated, then moistened, and after 15-20 minutes they begin to remove the wallpaper using a spatula. If the non-woven bottom layer remains intact and has not been removed, you can leave it - it strengthens the surface of the wall and will be an excellent basis for new wallpaper.
No. 9. How to remove washable wallpaper?
Washable wallpaper is chosen for those places where water can get in, or where there are constant sources of pollution. This coating can be washed with a damp sponge, and nothing will harm it. Cool, right? But this advantage becomes the main problem when trying to remove washable wallpaper. Experts advise doing the following:
- First, you should try peeling the wallpaper. Make notches, wet the surface, wait. The top layer can be easily removed, but the bottom layer will have to be removed with a scraper. Be prepared that you may need to moisten the surface with water several times, because such wallpaper is protected from such exposure, and it will not be easy to break such protection;
- If the water has poorly soaked the wallpaper, it is better to use a steam generator. Often, old washable wallpaper does not respond to either water or a special liquid, so only steam remains.
No. 10. How to remove liquid wallpaper?
In terms of composition and method of application, liquid wallpaper is more reminiscent of decorative plaster. They consist of cellulose fibers, silk, cotton, adhesives, dyes and specific additives such as fungicides. The surface of such wallpaper is strong and durable, and if you are tired of its color, you can change it using acrylic and water-based paint desired shade.
If you decide to completely get rid of liquid wallpaper and change them to another type of coating, then removing them will not be difficult. Enough to soak the coating warm water, and when it starts to swell, remove the mass with a spatula. Experts say that liquid wallpaper can be reused.
If it so happens that the wallpaper does not soften under the influence of warm water, then you can prepare a weak primer solution.
No. 11. How to remove wallpaper from drywall?
Drywall allows you to very quickly level the surface of the walls. For this convenience, the material has become ubiquitous. However, removing wallpaper from drywall is more difficult than removing wallpaper from brick and concrete. The material should not be wetted with water, and you must act as carefully as possible so as not to damage the top paper layer.
You can remove wallpaper from drywall like this:
- by using special means, which dissolve the glue, but this is an option if there is putty under the wallpaper. However, gluing wallpaper onto drywall without prior putty is a very reckless decision;
- can be applied over wallpaper cheapest wallpaper glue, it will dry very slowly, and during this time it will have time to saturate the wallpaper with moisture, which will swell and move away from the wall on its own. All that remains is to pick them up with a spatula;
- in rare cases, when none of the methods above helped, you will have to use abrasive materials and machines, but this is a very dangerous option, as you can damage the drywall;
- if to rude manual method If you don’t want to resort to dismantling, you can try steam the wallpaper.
Gluing paper wallpaper onto drywall without prior putty means dooming yourself to eternal contemplation of the same wallpaper, or gluing other paper wallpaper on top of it, or demolishing walls, but this is fundamental. Paper is tightly glued to paper, and it will be almost impossible to tear the layers. If you save on putty, then use non-woven wallpaper. In this case, when the top layer is removed, a durable layer of non-woven fabric remains, on top of which you can even putty.
Many people complain that the old Soviet paper wallpaper is literally ingrained into the walls and cannot be removed either with water or steam. If all methods have been tried, and some of the wallpaper remains firmly glued to the walls, then such a half-prepared wall can be puttied to level the surface for subsequent finishing. If the remnants of the old wallpaper are held tightly, tightly, then there will be nothing for them under the putty, and they will not affect the new coating in any way.
Paper-based wallpaper is periodically replaced with new ones. Removing old coating is a rather difficult process that requires both strength and time. The speed of cleaning the wall surface from them depends on several factors, the main ones being the type of material and the glue to which the sheets were glued. The article suggests learning how to remove old paper wallpaper from a wall with your own hands.
The oldest known material for wall decoration is paper wallpaper. If previously the canvases were glued overlapping, then with a significant improvement in the quality of wallpaper paper, a decrease in their thickness, more saturated and varied patterns, the method of gluing them has also changed - the seams have become butt, which is especially difficult to do and requires more careful preparation of the walls, due to the thinness material.
If modern paper wallpaper is glued to a wall with old wallpaper without removing it, then after drying:
- All wallpapers are very stretched. In this case, any unevenness or roughness becomes the reason why the material will begin to lag behind the wall.
- Old coatings may have dust or stains. There is no chance that they will not appear on the new wallpaper, especially if it is white paper wallpaper, and will not “decorate” the room after renovation.
- New canvases may simply not stick well over old ones.
- The glue used for gluing new wallpaper contains water, which will soften the old layer unevenly. This will cause bubbles to form in one place and the material to stick firmly in another.
Tip: To prevent such troubles, you should play it safe and thoroughly clean the wall of old finishing material.
There are several types of paper wallpaper:
- Simplex or single-layer.
- Duplex or two-layer paper wallpaper.
- Triplex or three-layer. This type of material is thicker, which allows it to hide some unevenness on the walls when glued correctly and, accordingly, they have a higher price.
- Paper wallpaper with acrylic. Otherwise they are called embossed with acrylic coating. Such materials have great strength and durability. They are more moisture resistant when glued and do not get very wet, which distinguishes them from ordinary paper wallpaper.
- Moisture-resistant, washable paper wallpaper with latex coating.
The type of wallpaper pasted also determines the method of removing it from the walls. On old rolls, it is advisable to find a label or a special label with symbols indicating how to remove the material from the walls.
It could be:
- Removal without residue.
- Removal wet.
- Delamination upon removal.
- The embossing is not deformed.
- Double wallpaper with embossing on the top layer.
To new finish held up well, it is important to properly prepare the surface: remove old wallpaper, fill cracks, prime the walls. In this article we will look at how to remove wallpaper from walls without any special material costs or nervous shock.
If you have to clean a plastered cement mortar, a puttied wall, and although the wallpaper has lost its appearance, it has not lost its strength (it does not tear under your hands) - consider yourself lucky, because you can handle it in a few minutes. But if the coatings are thin, easily torn, and even if they were glued with PVA glue, it will seem to you that it is easier to cover the wall with plasterboard than to get rid of the hated wallpaper sheets. Of all the types, the hardest to remove are old paper ones from Soviet times. This is due to the characteristics of the material, with quality characteristics glue used in those days, in best case scenario- CMC, at worst - Bustilat, wood glue, PVA. Such coatings are almost impossible to tear off as a whole sheet. They have to be scraped off with force, centimeter by centimeter. This is quite a tedious task.
Before pasting the walls old material needs to be completely removed
Previously, before pasting the walls were prepared by gluing newspapers. If it was already on the walls paper covering, then they did not remove it, but simply applied a new one on top of the old one. Behind long years Many layers could have accumulated on the walls, firmly glued to each other. Leaving such a disgrace on the wall is not hygienic: mold often grows and various insects. This is the cause of unpleasant odor in the apartment.
The situation is especially dangerous when there are small children in the house, because the walls are damaged by fungi - main reason allergic diseases. To free yourself from all these remnants of the past, there are several ways described below.
Tools and materials
- a bucket of warm water, to which it is better to add dishwashing detergent;
- paint roller, foam sponge or sprayer.
- metal spatula or scraper;
- ladder;
- masking tape;
- polyethylene film;
- chemical wallpaper removers;
- metal brush;
- iron and a piece of cotton fabric.
It is more convenient to shoot from top to bottom. You should pry the top edge with a spatula, then pull it down, prying up the poorly lagging areas. This may be quite enough. But if the wallpaper doesn’t come off well, you will need additional moisture to soften it. old glue.
It is convenient to work from top to bottom, “picking up” firmly attached areas with a spatula
Work order
- Before you start work, you must follow basic technical safety rules, because there are electrical switches and sockets on the walls. And in your work you may have to use water or other conductive liquids. Therefore, during the work, it is necessary to turn off the electricity, seal the sockets, wires and switches masking tape
- Using tape, you need to glue a plastic film at least 50 cm wide to the baseboard. The other end of the film is glued to the floor. This will make the cleaning process easier.
- Soak the old coatings with warm water and detergent for dishes or liquid soap. You don't need to start right away large area, because while you scrape in one place, it will already have time to dry in another. For better penetration water, the surface of the wallpaper should be scratched with a knife or scraper. After swelling, clean the wall with a spatula. You can use special chemical removers. According to the instructions, a solution is prepared and applied with a sponge or spray. Such washing solutions have high permeability and destroy the adhesive layer well, after which removal will not be difficult.
If you can't remove the wallpaper using the usual method
If soaking does not give the desired result, try steaming using a piece of wet cotton cloth and an iron. It is necessary to scrape while the walls are hot.
If there are still adhesive residues that cannot be removed in any way, remove it with coarse sandpaper, preferably using a sanding machine. Any unevenness remaining on the walls will need to be puttied.
Modern wallpaper Much easier to clean than the old ones.
- Most of them are two-layer, which provides for the possibility of delamination. In this case, you can only remove the outer decorative layer, which has lost its appearance, and the “backing” will remain on the wall and will serve as the basis for new ones.
- Modern wallpaper glue has good adhesive properties and at the same time is easily dissolved with special removers or warm water, which greatly simplifies the process.
The method of removal is determined by the type of wallpaper and the nature of the surface on which it was glued. The walls can be with a durable moisture-resistant surface or made of plasterboard. But the question inevitably arises: how to remove washable wallpaper.
How to remove vinyl wallpaper
They have two layers. The first is the base, which is glued to the surface of the wall; it can be paper or non-woven. The second is vinyl (polyvinyl chloride), which makes it moisture-resistant and decorative properties. It is not necessary to completely remove them from the walls; they provide the ability to remove only the outer polyvinyl chloride layer. The base remains on the wall, provided that it is securely glued. Depending on the base material, there are paper and non-woven vinyl wallpapers. If you need to completely remove the paper ones, you can first tear off the outer layer, soak the base with water and scrape it off with a metal spatula.
Parting with the old non-woven fabric
It is advisable to remove only the outer layer, since the remaining interlining, strengthening the wall, will serve as a good base. If you decide to remove it completely, then the non-woven base is stronger than the paper one, so it’s easier to remove it. It is enough to pry the edge with a spatula and smoothly tear it away from the wall from top to bottom, using the spatula to help tear off areas that are difficult to lag behind. If necessary during tearing inner layer can be moistened.
Wallpaper perforation device (tiger)
How to “free” drywall from wallpaper
It is not advisable to moisten the surface abundantly - you can damage the drywall by removing it from the cardboard. If the drywall was not primed before pasting, then it will be almost impossible to remove wallpaper coverings from it without damaging the cardboard layer. In order to do this, it is better to use special washes. To increase the effectiveness of the remover, the surface must be scratched or cut; You can make perforations with a knife, spatula, toothed roller or a special wallpaper tiger.
In especially severe cases, when not wallpaper glue was used, but for example PVA, you can try to remove it together with thin layer cardboard Since it consists of thin sheets of paper glued together, you only need to peel off the outer sheet. This should be done carefully, carefully peeling it off using a paint knife. If you decide to do this, do not forget to putty and prime the surface before gluing the new ones.
After perforation and moistening, the wallpaper is easier to remove
How to remove liquid wallpaper
This is a decorative and finishing coating for walls and ceilings, consisting of cellulose or cotton flakes with dyes and other components. The composition contains water-soluble glue, with the help of which they adhere to the surface. The glue dissolves with water even after drying. In order to remove liquid wallpaper, you must first soak it well. A spray bottle, foam sponge or rag will come in handy here. It is advisable to wet the surface several times. After they have swollen well, they are cleaned off with a scraper or metal spatula. The mass removed from the wall can be reused if desired.
The work will progress faster if you use a steam stripper to moisten the covered wall.
If the repair has been delayed and you are pressed for deadlines, information on how to get rid of old wallpaper using professional tools eg steam extractor. This device is good because it simultaneously heats and moisturizes the surface. Using superheated steam, you can effectively remove old dried glue. The impact on the wall surface is minimal.
Video: another effective way
Old wallpaper can be removed using film. Watch the video, it is possible that you will like this particular option.
Removing unnecessary wallpaper is not so difficult; it is important to take into account some features of the materials used.
During the cosmetic repairs There is a problem with removing old wallpaper. In most cases, it is enough to soak the surfaces and scrape off the material. But if the renovation is carried out in old apartments, where several layers are glued to the walls or strong compounds were used during pasting, it is not so easy to remove the material. Therefore, before starting work, it is important to find out how to remove wallpaper from the walls if it cannot be removed using the usual means.
It should be immediately noted that in old apartments and private houses you should not try to rip off the wallpaper to the base; it is better to simply soak the top layer and remove it, and stick it on the remaining paper new material. The fact is that the walls in such rooms are quite thin and not even, so if you completely remove the old wallpaper from the walls, you will have to level the surfaces and carry out soundproofing measures.
In all other cases, it is recommended to remove the material. This necessity is explained by the fact that if you do not peel off the wallpaper, the new layer may become lumpy. This relief will appear on products of any type. In addition, it is important to remember that you cannot glue layers of material endlessly. Sooner or later, this cake will become so thick and heavy that it will simply fall off the surface.
Mold or fungi may also begin to develop under the new coating. This will not only have a negative impact on appearance walls, but can also have a negative impact on the health of residents.
Fungus under wallpaper is a good reason to remove old trim.
What tools to use in problematic cases
Before tearing off wallpaper that could not be removed with water and a spatula, it is recommended to prepare one of the following sets of tools:
- wallpaper tiger (a roller with a long handle and metal spikes on the head) and means for softening factory-made or home-made glue;
- steam generator or iron with steam function;
- an electric drill with a grinding wheel or a special machine, you can use hand graters with sandpaper.
In all cases, you will need plastic film to protect the floor and furniture, as well as adhesive tape.
Preparatory work
Before tearing off the wallpaper, you need to carry out a number of works. First of all, all things that may interfere with the work or be damaged by it, including furniture, are removed from the premises. Massive interior items can be left, but then it is recommended to close them plastic film. The floor should also be covered with film, and newspapers or cardboard should be placed on top to prevent slipping.
After this, you need to remove the front panels of switches and sockets. If there is autonomous lighting, the room is de-energized, otherwise it is necessary to seal the holes in the walls with adhesive tape. It is worth removing all the fasteners, then it will be easier to peel the wallpaper off the surface.
If part of the coating has come off due to dampness or for other reasons and is easily torn off, it must be removed before starting work.
Using a steam generator
If you have such a tool at hand, you can remove wallpaper from the wall quickly enough. To do this, you need to fill the container with water, wait for the device to heat up, bring the outlet nozzle to the wall and steam a small area. Before it cools down, you should start peeling off the material with a spatula. In particular difficult cases Before removing the coating, it is recommended to damage it with a knife or a stiff wire brush so that the steam penetrates better into the wallpaper layer. An iron equipped with a steam function is used according to the same principle.
It's a little more difficult to work with a regular iron. To do this, you need to moisten a rag with water, lean it against the wall and press it with a hot device. You need to hold the iron for a few seconds, remove it, and then quickly peel off the treated area.
Important! In this case we're talking about about working with heating electrical appliances, therefore you should adhere to safety precautions and use personal protection, including a respirator.
After using these devices, tearing wallpaper off the wall will be quite easy. But steam will penetrate the surfaces and condense, so before further finishing works It is recommended to dry the walls.
Using sanders
It will be quite difficult to remove the coating using such devices. If the wallpaper does not stick tightly, it is better to use another method.
A sanding machine for removing wallpaper is used in particularly difficult cases. - If you use a drill, you need to fix a circle on it to clean the surfaces; it usually looks like a metal brush. Then put on the respirator, turn on the device at low speed and lean the nozzle against the wall.
Some people press the tool too tightly so that the coating can be removed better, but this is wrong - it’s more difficult to work this way and there is a risk of damaging the plaster under the material. - Grinding machines are also used instead of drills; they are cheaper and simpler. You should work with them in the same way as with a drill.
- Very difficult to work with hand tools. It may take several days to treat one room, so their use is only advisable in extreme cases.
Using wallpaper tiger and softeners
Now let's look at how to quickly peel off old wallpaper using special substances. They are sold in almost any hardware store.
To save money, you can make the product yourself. To do this, you will need water and a household cleaner.
- Washing powder. For 10 liters of water you will need 1 kg of powder, the mixture is stirred and applied to the walls.
- Laundry soap. It is grated or crushed in another way and filled with warm water.
- Dish detergent. It is diluted with water in proportions of 1:50.
- Fabric softener. Diluted with water 1:1, easily applied with a spray bottle.
In addition, you can prepare a solution of acetic acid or regular wallpaper glue. These substances will work no worse than the factory ones; after using them, the wallpaper can be torn off very quickly and easily.
How to work with tiger and emollients
Previously, craftsmen tore off wallpaper using knives and other tools that damaged the surface; now they use a wallpaper tiger. With its help, the entire treated area is rolled, thus perforating it. Small holes will allow the liquid to penetrate deeper into the wallpaper layer and dissolve the glue more effectively.
The wallpaper tiger is usually used when removing washable wallpaper; it allows liquid to penetrate into the inner layers of the material. After this, you need to prepare the solution and apply it to the surface with a roller, brush or spray; it is better to first treat small area. After some time (from 15 minutes to 3 hours), you need to pry up the wallpaper and pull it down. It is important not to rush here: if the strip does not come off completely, you will have to soak the fragment again and wait. Gradually all wallpaper will be removed. Then you should dry the walls and you can begin finishing work.
Attention! All products for softening glue are made on the basis of substances harmful to human health, therefore, if it comes into contact with mucous membranes, it is necessary to rinse them with water as quickly as possible. If this does not help, and your health worsens, you need to consult a doctor.
Now the question of how to easily remove old wallpaper has been resolved. This process is not so much complicated as it is lengthy, so it is important to be patient and strictly follow the above instructions and the manufacturers' recommendations.
New wallpaper can transform the interior and even radically change it. They need to be glued onto a previously prepared surface from which the remains of old wallpaper have been carefully removed. Over time, the previous layer can distort and spoil the new one, so it should not just be torn off, but removed according to all the rules. Only in this case will the new wallpaper lie well on the surface, without flaws or swelling.
If you do not remove the previous layer, then after a while you will be able to find out how old wallpaper can cause harm. Spots, bumps and peeling of fresh wallpaper are inevitable if old ones are not removed. To quickly remove old wallpaper from the walls, you need to remember how it was glued. If regular glue was applied to primed walls, the old wallpaper can be easily removed. They have not lost their strength and easily come off the surface. If the product itself is thin and breaks under your hands, you should not count on a quick solution to the problem. But if you follow the basic rules, any layer can be removed.
Tools for removing all types of wallpaper
To figure out how to quickly remove wallpaper from walls, you need a little time and some equipment. For removal you will need the following tools:
- two sharp spatulas of different sizes
- water with soap or wallpaper remover without extra effort
- steam mop or iron with a piece of cotton cloth
- perforation roller
- ladder
- knife, plastic film
- insulating or adhesive tape
Removing wallpaper from walls is more correct and hygienic wet method. This will generate less dust and the removal process itself will take less time. But if the canvas moves away from the wall well, then you can limit yourself to the usual option.
Wallpaper removal options
How to quickly remove old wallpaper from walls if you have no experience in doing such work? First of all, you need to turn off the electricity or seal up the sockets and switches. To quickly remove old pieces of canvas from the walls, just touch the edge with a spatula and pull it, prying and correcting stubborn areas. If this is not enough, then you need to soak the old wallpaper. To do this, go over the entire surface with a sponge moistened with warm water and soap, wait a few minutes and repeat the procedure.
You can add not only soap to the water, but also dishwashing liquid or fabric softener. In this case, it is necessary to use a sufficient amount of water. If there is not enough of it, it will dry quickly and will not have time to soak the glue, so peeling off the old wallpaper will be problematic. If there is a lot of liquid, then it can flow down the surface of the canvas or from the walls, which also will not give the desired effect.
How to quickly remove old wallpaper from walls if you have a steam generator? This option will be less labor intensive. The steam produced by the device will quickly soften both the paper base and the glue underneath. Old paper wallpaper that could not be removed the first time is removed with a spatula. The steam generator is only suitable for removing wallpaper, so it is often used exclusively by specialists. An analogue can be a steam or regular iron with a steaming function. They will make it easier to remove wallpaper on large surfaces and will significantly save both time and effort.
If you do not know how to remove old wallpaper from walls, or are doing this work for the first time, it is better to use special liquids to remove wallpaper. Usually a bottle is enough to peel off the wallpaper in a square up to 100 square meters . The liquid will quickly penetrate under the paper layer and effectively soak the glue. Such products are much more effective than ordinary soapy water; they can be used when working in indoors. It is mixed with water and sprayed over the entire area of the old wallpaper. After a few minutes, the old layer can be easily removed with a spatula. Paper, textile, vinyl and other wallpaper sheets can be used for this treatment.
Removing wallpaper with PVA glue applied
How to remove wallpaper from walls if water-insoluble PVA glue was used to paste these decorative elements? This work will have to be done manually and using a sharp spatula. Before quickly removing wallpaper sheets that were glued to a paper surface in the form of a newspaper, you need to check the tightness of the fit on a small section. After that it is better to choose convenient option removal.
Can also be used grinder. It will help you quickly remove old residues and large pieces of wallpaper from the walls. Such a device can leave grooves and stripes on the wall after operation. The plaster is damaged, so in the future, after the old wallpaper has been removed, it will be necessary to level the surface.
If special equipment is used, it is necessary to take care of the equipment and use a protective face mask. Sanding creates a lot of dust during the work, from which you need to protect yourself. Using these tips, wallpaper removal will be quick and harmless.
Types of wallpaper that are used in modern interiors
Before tearing off the old canvases, you need to understand the types of this wall covering. There are the following types of wallpaper:
- vinyl
- non-woven
- liquid
- glass wallpaper
- washable
Removing vinyl wallpaper
Below is information on how to remove vinyl wallpaper from walls. They are easier to remove than others because their main component is film. Vinyl wallpaper can be removed quite simply after moistening and comes off in strips. The edge of the canvas is touched with a spatula and gently pulled down. Paper component on flat wall It may remain in some places, but it is easily removed.
Vinyl wallpaper can often be heavy, so it's best to remove it in sections or layers. Those who are not familiar with how to remove vinyl wallpaper from walls can remove the canvas with a spatula. This withdrawal option vinyl wallpaper from the walls is possible, but it is more labor-intensive. The process may not be so simple the first time, but over time you will be able to quickly remove vinyl or any other wallpaper from the walls. Since removing vinyl wallpaper does not damage the surface and is easy to do, more and more people are using this option.
Removing non-woven, washable and liquid wallpaper
Before removing wallpaper on a modern non-woven base, it must be perforated. It is advisable to do this in such a way as not to damage the bottom non-woven layer, which serves to strengthen the wall. If there is no need to save it, then removal will occur with minimal effort. This fabric is durable and easy to remove. As with paper sheets, just use a spatula.
To remove washable old wallpaper, using water or a special liquid alone will not be enough. The top layer of the canvas can be removed quite simply, but for the lower tier of wallpaper it is better to use a roller or scraper. A good helper in this case there will be a steam generator or a regular steam iron.
How to peel off wallpaper that has a liquid structure is given below. Such canvases consist of a mixture of cellulose, cotton and water-soluble glue. If old wallpaper has such a base, then to remove it, simply wet it with warm water. Once they swell, it’s easy enough to figure out how to quickly tear them off. You can remove the mass with a spatula in one go. It is noteworthy that liquid wallpaper can be reused.
Removing wallpaper from a plasterboard wall
How to tear off old wallpaper if it is stuck on plasterboard wall? When doing this type of work, it is important to leave the top layer, which is made of paper, intact. Special liquids, applied in measured quantities, will dissolve the glue and help remove any vinyl or paper wallpaper. In some cases, removal is difficult even with the use of special means, so abrasive materials or machines are used to remove the wallpaper.
Before you start removing old wallpaper from your walls, it is important to stay safe and follow these tips:
- It is better to remove all the furniture from the room or cover it with a special film, remove the curtains and remove everything that can get dirty
- stock up on the necessary tools for removing wallpaper from walls
- When removing old wallpaper from walls, you need to take a certain amount of liquid
- Old wallpaper sheets near switches must be removed with caution
There is nothing difficult about quickly removing wallpaper from walls. It is quite possible to cope with such work on your own. Enough to stock up necessary tool, equipment and patience. As a result, anyone will know how to quickly remove wallpaper with different components. With a skillful approach, any wallpaper can easily come off the surface.
If you don’t want to waste your time and carry out a labor-intensive procedure yourself, you can contact experienced craftsmen. Qualified specialists know how to quickly remove any type of wallpaper.
