Im fearing the replies, but from what I understand there is no easy way to do it.

I've got a metric shit-ton of wallpaper in the new house that needs to GO!

Basically, I've got this...(Sorry again for the iPhone photos, last time. Already removed all the brass hardware from the cabinets & painted all of the door hardware throughout the house with Rustoleum Rubbed Oil Bronze {will write up review})




Plus two full size walls behind me, a border in the office and a border in the master bath.

I've been scoring the wallpaper with a blade, then spraying with removal solution and peeling off tiny pieces.

Is there a better way? Suggestions?

 

In all honesty, If you can, hire someone.

If not go to lowes and get the little perforation tool, peel the top layer off and then spray the wall down with the remover.

 

I have taken more wallpaper off then I want to. I would suggest trying to rip off the first layer first (the patterned layer). Try and get that off, then get the concentrated dif and put 4:1 with hot water. Spray it really good, and scrap. There is no shortcuts, just hope it wasn't put up good in the first place. Get yourself a nice scrapper, and be prepared to replaster a good amount of the wall. I turned a fully wallpapered bathroom into a smooth surface for paint, thus resulting in a fanastic transition.

 

^^ This wallpaper was put up by the god of wallpaper installers. No seams, bubbles, etc and all perfectly uniform. I wish it was a more desirable design, because it is honestly a work of art how its put up.

 

I've got a perforator tool, but I seemed to have better luck with the blade.

 

when i had to do my whole house, i bought a wagner multipurpose steamer that had a wallpaper attachment...

the absolute best way to get that crap and the glue off is to take a blade as you have been doing and cut lines into the wallpaper... make maybe 1'X1' squares... then with a wet sponge, wipe the area... and then apply the steam for 30 seconds... it will scrape off with ease...

another tip... start from the top of the wall... as you steam on the top, the hot water will run down the wall and begin lifting the pieces lower down the wall... so by the time u move down, u don't have to steam those as long...

 

The problem with the blade is cutting the dry wall... but the key is getting that removing under the glue... the next best thing is a steamer.

 

^^ That thing?

 

J - exactly that... i use it to steam clean other stuff when i need too.. good for car carpets and engine bays...

but you could prob get the wallpaper specific one for 50 bucks... or even see if HD or Lowes has a tool rental... but depending on how much u have to remove, it may be cheaper to buy one...

 

you shouldn't be digging your blade into the wallpaper anyway... just surface cut the wallpaper to get through... most likely you will be sanding off any residual glue anyway... so you can make repairs where needed... i did a heavy primer and a few coats of paint, covered up any imperfections anyway... i had to do my whole house.. it sucked...

 

I felt I was digging in to the wall with the perforator. With the blade I can just kinda drag it across the surface with no real force and it cuts right through the paper.

I will buy the steamer, A. Thanks for the recommendation!

 

if u were closer i would just lend u mine... it kinda just collects dust now... but at least u can get some mileage out of it with your car details...

oh yea... dunno what you are using as a scraper... but i used my 12" joint compound spreader as a scraper... it didn't flex as much and gave me good coverage without the fatigue in my hand...

something like this

http://www.homedepot.com/Building-Ma...atalogId=10053

good luck bro... after this project u r going to hate wallpaper everywhere u see it...

 

+10 on the Dif... smells like shit, but made wallpaper removal SO much easier.

 

Thanks for the tips guys. Ya'll are going to make this a little easier.

 

Went to Bed Bath & Beyond today and saw a small hand held steamer for $20. Decided to give it a shot.

This sucker works GREAT. I'll be done by the end of the week I think.

Went around the house and began steam cleaning grime and stuff...this little thing is awesome. Probably not as nice as the $100 unit mentioned above, but for what I need it for its perfect.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...paign=shopping

 

good find... you are just looking to soften the glue under the paper, so it shouldn't matter what you use as long as it is steam... the more expensive unit is just a bigger plate that covers more surface area... if you are patient, then your handheld should be just find...

don't forget the pics and keep us posted...