How To Remove Wallpaper

[@mediummagazine]

Painter from the UK here, just want to say thanks! Was struggling with a steamer and scraper for 2 hours and managed to strip a quarter of the wall. Took a break and found your video, finished the whole wall in about 30 minutes. As easy as slicing turkey. Thanks again, and happy thanksgiving 🦃

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@TheMissbaker]

Shame on you🤭🤭🤭🤭you’re from the uk where this is prominent and you’re a tradie and cross to USA for help ??🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭 coooome on evenbi knew wet the walls and it falls off

[@mohammedzakaria6632]

You are a painter for a living and don’t have common sense 😂 obviously the steamer ain’t gonna work over the original wallpaper

[@louise2467]

@@mohammedzakaria6632 I’m shocked NOBODY ever tells you this stuff. They tell you to score it blah, blah……nobody ever!

[@amycarr6756]

Your are a god send! I was almost in tears and couldn’t imagine how to get the wallpaper off. Took a break and decided to look on KZbin for any tips…lo and behold..I found this. I finished the whole wall in 30 mins. Thank you! 😅

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@ElemideAyomide-kj4db]

What did you apply on the wall to soften the wallpaper

[@A11iOop]

@@ElemideAyomide-kj4db He soaked the sponge in water after he removed the outer layer and simply put water on the wall (a few passes).

[@johnmartin7158]

@@ElemideAyomide-kj4db I did mine today and I developed a good technique for myself and it worked a treat. After an hour I got quite proficient at it.

[@KateGlenn]

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[@DissectTheWorld]

Paperhanger here, and this is exactly how I was taught. Of course there are different materials out there, but if you have a paper wallpaper, this is the way to go. We'll usually add a bit of soap which keeps it from drying out quickly. Since most wallpaper adhesives are water-based, you can use this to wipe down your walls if you don't plan on installing wallpaper again. Now last week we had a removal which didn't go as planned, the existing wallpaper was installed with a glue that was not water-based, and no amount of soaking it would soften it enough to remove it easily. We primed over the wallpaper, and the parts that were not glued down well bubbled up. We just cut them out, and skimmed the wall. A fresh coat of primer and it was ready to go. If you plan on putting up any wallpaper, do your future self a favor and make sure the wall is prepped correctly, with a good wallpaper primer, and ask for a "strippable" adhesive. In the future when it's time to remove it'll make your life a whole lot easier. If you hire a wallpaper hanger, not all of them will make sure the wall is primed. If you can paint, consider priming the walls yourself before they get there to make sure it's done right.

[@odamekusijr3417]

What other things do you need to remove them softly

[@jesselauch]

People also need to know that it’s good to use an oil based primer to go over your walls after you remove your wall paper to keep your future layers of paint from bubbling from leftover adhesive residue.

[@roypedersen877]

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[@squidies]

Yeah i had to use a steam. The wallpaper in this video wasn't the same. So I used the scorning tool and steam. Cane off easy though. Took time but it worked

[@MrPaulyperk]

When the wallpaper is GLUED; we did use the tool to scrape the wall (score the wallpaper) it did not puncture holes in the wall as it was paneling behind the wallpaper, it just "scored-the-wall" just enough for water to get behind the paper a bit. We put plastic sheeting down on the floor. We then wet the wall and we then used a steamer we rented from Home Depot and an orbital sander as well to get the wallpaper off. The orbital sander of course goes through a lot of sandpaper due to the glue; but, it does the job and smooths the surface. We did video this on a home we did. Underneath we found paneling which had been "mudded" to fill it in prior to the installation of the wallpaper which had been on there for many years and of which we removed. We cleaned everything up, removed the old mud and put 4 coats of drywall compound over the paneling and it looks like a sheet of drywall. It has stood up for 4 years and is a rental property. We like the fact that it is easy to fix should tenants put "wall-hangings" or photos, etc. on the walls and it is wood underneath the drywall and the paneling with the drywalll compound seems to be more easily repaired than just drywall. The house was built in 1960. So, I would say that not all "wall paper" is as easy to remove as in this video.I have removed some wallpaper that is "easy" to remove, by just wetting the wall a bit. I began helping my mother remove wallpaper from homes as a young child and also installing wallpaper when she wanted to do so.

[@chrispennington2885]

There is no magic wand. You've got to put the work in as seen in this video. Here's a real guy with real solutions that will save you time. Thanks mate!

[@ajfedz]

He is a rookie!

[@cmharnold]

I’ve been a professional wallcovering installer for over 25 years. Wallpaper removal all depends on what kind of preparation was done for the previous installation, wall condition and what kind of material was used.

[@chaliceguard4575]

Chris, would appreciate your recommendations to remove very old (35+yrs.) vinyl wallpaper on masonry walls.

[@pink_cokie9055]

Gxg cry

[@bernardzsikla5640]

I am also a Installer, and this video is so simplistic and idealistic, I am almost beyond words. Try to do this with clay based adhesive or if you just can't pull off a corner. I just finished a project where it took me 4 hours to soak the paper and after removing the paper another 4 hours of scraping and removing the glue. This was a small foyer mind you. I scored the wallpaper too. If I didn't, I would have needed twice as much hot water shot thru a sprayer. I listened to this video and I want to invite him over to my project and let him show me how smart he really is. I would enjoy a good laugh.

[@brockbah2048]

@@bernardzsikla5640 Yup I'm removing old wallpaper in a large room and I've been at it for days... No amount of water makes it as easy as the video since I have to take several passes to remove the rest of the glue residue. It's such a pain I've almost considered just ripping out the wall and putting up new drywall lol

[@bernardzsikla5640]

@@brockbah2048 I used to use coarse steel wool to remove the residue adhesive. I don't know why I didn't remember that when I was removing the wallpaper last week!

[@denish1]

Came back to THANK YOU immensely! I removed decades old wallpaper (VERY well put on) so nicely that my contractor, painter and sister 🤭 were impressed. It was my first time and I credit you and this video for showing me how. Thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to hear you had success. Cheers!

[@GeoffCostanza]

I just removed some wallpaper in my house that was applied in the '70s. The brittle old top layer in my house was a bit tougher to remove than what you showed, but it was still much easier than all of my friends and family made it out to be. (Edit: There were even parts where wallpaper was on top of more wallpaper.) Thanks for the great tips!

[@Kenzo4100]

This is my exact situation! Very old wallpaper in the bathroom and kitchen of my house. Thanks for the heads up on how it may be a little more tougher but still doable!

[@jamesa1877]

I rented a steamer from Home Depot and Started to remove the old wall paper in a small bathroom. The tile people were coming that day. I soon realized that that option was not working. I went to KZbin and found your video. In less than 2 hours I removed all the paper and paper backing, wiped it down, and had it ready for the tile guys. I could not have completed the job in time with the steamer and the paper tiger. I think you saved me at least a day. The paper was strippable but it left a backing that had to be removed before tiling. Thanks, Jeff. Jim Allegretti

[@cadm18]

Jeff. We bought a house from the late 80s. The entire house was wallpapered but the bathrooms have been the hardest and it's taken me 2 months of weekends to get it off. This worked. Thank you so much. - A fellow Ottawa resident. :)

[@abel791]

I was watching your videos before and i enjoyed them. Now I am in the process of buying my first house that was built in 1963 without any renovations whatsoever, when i saw the wallpapers during my visit, i remembered your DIY videos and I will try to do some of the works myself and save money, hopefully. So, thank you for sharing your skills, tricks, and knowledge, keep up the great work.

[@Lindi1028]

This has been a great help to me. I am removing wallpaper from every room of what was my parents house. This paper was put up probably 30 years ago. Once finished pulling the paper, the backing paper and glue, I plan on painting the walls versus new wallpaper. Thank you so much for all the helpful tips!

[@kdote398]

How did this go for you? Just brought my first house and it has awful wall paper everywhere that needs removingn

[@MrTPoops]

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[@jacquesbegin6908]

Bar none this is the BEST video on removing wallpaper. I did exactly what he said and did and it worked PERFECTLY. I has saved me a ton of time not having to repair the walls.

[@DillanBoutin]

Excellent information Jeff! I appreciate you letting people know that the ease of your removal process depends highly on the different factors like the type of substrate, how the substrate was prepared, the type of wallpaper adhesive, how many layers of paper and if the paper has been painted over. I've removed a ton of commercial wallpaper and every wall is a little bit different and might be faster with a different technique. The technique you use in this video I call the dry scrap method. Dry scrap works very with vinyl faced wallpaper and vinyl faced fabric but not so well with paper faced wallpaper. With paper faced wallpaper I would recommend sanding the face of the paper with 60-80grit sandpaper on a random orbit sander to open up the pores of the paper to accept water similar to the scouring tool but easier on your arm and easier on the wall. Then I'd recommend vacuuming up the paper dust, taping the baseboards and putting towels down, get a garden style pump sprayer and and spray down the wall with the hottest water that comes out of your tap wait 10 mins and spray again.

[@terrytierney9369]

L.p.

[@enidhernandez561]

Thank u for ur info. I just bought a house that was built 1958 and the wall paper is not coming off as easily as Jeff mentions. I have spent 5 hours in my bathroom and I have only peeled 1/3 of it very frustrating. I will try ur technique and ur right not every wall paper is the same.

[@randomrazr]

so u never use a steamer? i have 2 layers of wallpaper. one vynal, one paper underneath and the wallpaper sits on untreated dry wall (they never painted or preped it for wallpaper) what do u reomcend to do?

[@DillanBoutin]

@@randomrazr All wallpaper comes off differently. If the top layer is vinyl I would try peeling the vinyl off sometimes you get lucky and it will peel off in large sheets. If you're not lucky I would recommend using a random orbit sander with 50grit paper to scour the vinyl so that the water will penetrate the paper behind the vinyl.

[@DillanBoutin]

After you use the sander spray down the paper with hot tap water in a garden sprayer. Wait 10 mins then spray again. Then start Scraping the paper I like a 6inch drywall knife. After all paper is removed clean walls of excess glue with a green Scotch Brite sponge and water until walls are free off as much glue as possible. Then you can make any drywall repairs and paint.

[@Trixy8521]

This is exactly what I did to remove wallpaper from my walls last weekend. I was dreading starting it since it was 20 yr old paper, but it surprised me how easily it came off.

[@lolajenkins2674]

yep, usually if the wallpaper has been up for 20 years it will come off a lot easier compared to if it was newly wallpapered

[@megyork9767]

Jeff, I have a 1948 house with plaster walls. Have spent SO much time getting wallpaper down. This is helpful. But what do you do with plaster walls? You didn't really go into that... Would love some ideas. The other issue we have is once we get the outer decorative layer off, then the paper behind it, the wall is covered in glue and you can't paint it until you get that glue off. It's been so tedious. Any tips?

[@megyork9767]

Jeff, I have a 1948 house with plaster walls. Have spent SO much time getting wallpaper down. This is helpful. But what do you do with plaster walls? You didn't really go into that... Would love some ideas. The other issue we have is once we get the outer decorative layer off, then the paper behind it, the wall is covered in glue and you can't paint it until you get that glue off. It's been so tedious. Any tips?

[@jamesp739]

Great video, thanks for sharing! I've stripped wall paper several times and my system is slighty different. I use a 1 gallon garden sprayer instead of a sponge. Using the sprayer keeps me from bending over so much to reload the sponge. The sponge will slow you down and help prevent over-soaking the wall, I guess. Anyway, I use hot water with a good squirt of dish soap. The soap breaks the surface tension of the water and allows it to soak in a little faster. Spray a good section of the wall, about 4x8 feet, until the water just begins to run then stop spraying and wait about 3-5 minutes. If the paper doesn't peel easily, spray it with water again and wait a few minutes. Once you find the paper peeling easily, spray the next section and let it soak while you peel the previous section. While peeling if you feel resistance, stop and give it a little respray of water, wait a few moments then start peeling again. Patience is the most important tool in the tool box to avoid damaging the drywall. Lastly, have a big trash can handy to put that wet paper in. It's a pain picking it up off the floor. I've enjoyed all your videos over the years. Thanks for helping us duffers out!

[@toxicbangbang]

Stay at home dog mom here, and the house we bought 2 years ago... EVERY room is wallpapered. I've done two of the 3 bathrooms and I'm going to do the kitchen next. This is a huge help. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. *also thank you to the cameraperson

[@thedude8976]

As a contractor and carpenter 30+yrs excellent video. Sometimes even pros forget things we learned 15/20 years ago. Most of the bathroom remodels we do it's demo to bare studs for plumbing/ electric/insulation. Then tile over new durarock or whatever is the newest product. Crazy the last 7yrs how many new systems have come out.. thanks again.

[@donaldsincennes9673]

Hey Jeff you are absolutely right! Removing wallpaper is very tricky. Tricks of the trade. Soak the wall several times with hot hot water. Steamers don’t work! Drop cloths on the floor to absorb the water. You probably used a STIFF putty knife to avoid-gouging the wall. Friendly tip when installing wallpaper make sure to apply a sizing or a sealer. You won’t be ripping off drywall when it comes time to remove the wallpaper. If you get a moment can you do a short video demonstrating the gooseneck paint brush. I have been featured twice in Professional painters magazine in Toronto and once in the Sherwin Williams in North America. I am a self taught professional/expert painter. I am also known as a paint problem problems Kind Regards! Don

[@FireSerpent]

You're always showing me an easy way to do something that's on my to-do list that I didn't tell anyone about. Thanks for continuing to put these out there for those of us really wanting to tackle our home projects. And BTW... that soundproofing video you did was pretty awesome too.

[@mvalovalo]

The frustration of it is I’ll come across a video that fixes an issue I’ve already “fixed” and his method is significantly easier, quicker, less messy, more affordable or all of the above and I’m sat there like AAAAAAARRRGGHHHHHHH. Lol. Great stuff.

[@robertball147]

Thank You! I bought and used the stupid circular scoring tool on one wall before realizing all I was making was a mess. Your method is easy and will save me a lot of time repairing the marks left by the scorer on the remaining walls. Truly, thanks!

[@karazummer8526]

Just tried this on my plaster walls with the tool you recommended, and it was so easy and quick! Thank you for sharing.

[@lexwaldez]

Just an AWESOME video and explanation with all the little details regarding variations in walls and paints. I'm doing this tonight to make the wife happy in the bathroom. This is just EXACTLY what I was looking for and needed. Utility knife, sponge, water, and a wide putty knife. Today I was this many years old and I learned...

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

My least favorite house project was 5 layers of paint then wallpaper then paint then a few double layers of wall paper. I bought a steamer that you hold onto the wall and it melted off. All the layers. But it was still grueling. Love watching your videos. Extremely helpful! Thank you from 🇺🇸

[@mp8129]

That’s a great idea. I’ll try the steamer on my little project. Thx

[@SahiraJPoetry]

You are amazing! We had a so-called handy man come in, and he destroyed our bathroom wall when he scraped and made tiny holes on our wall. I just did what you did with the the box cutter and was smmothly able to peel some of the wallpaper. I had a bad feeling of that guy the first time when he tried to fix our door but needed me. No one listened to me. Thank you for your knowledge. Now i know i can do this myself if the need be and what to look out for.

[@andreynudelev1947]

Yes! I did this last year and situations will vary depending on how quality of a job the installer did. I had to use a steamer, wallpaper remover liquid and a sponge to scrub the glue off. HI!!!

[@At_Ant]

Second time I’ve had to remove wallpaper in all my DIY years. I used the knife method this time, so much easier. Watching this video saved me a lot of time and effort, thanks!

[@nicischmidt7572]

You, sir, are a sorcerer! Thank you so much for sharing your vast wealth of knowledge. You just saved me so many unnecessary hours of work.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers, happy to be of help!

[@CoriNagy]

You have no idea the time you saved me. I was taking down over 30 year old wallpaper and border. I was getting so discouraged, I was using steam. I soaked down the paper with a mop (didn't have a sponge) and went to town. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help. Cheers!

[@LedaSBotelho]

You are my favorite person and thank you for this video! I'm learning so much from your videos and very anxious to work on my house because of you. Thank you!!

[@tygrlilly2157]

Thank you so very much! I literally watched your video and then removed 20 year old wall paper. I have almost 0 diy experience, and it went really well. Thank you for making it possible! I really appreciate it.

[@polymuuri6275]

It's always easy until there's 3 more layers behind the wallpaper.

[@vicenriquez2624]

yeah i’m struggling a bit myself🤣

[@davehall3351]

I just happened to see this. OMG. I was prepping a rental, the bedrooms had SEVEN LAYERS OF WALLPAPER. I still have nightmares

[@ahosein909]

🤣

[@MeMyselfAndI1732]

For real.. I‘m removing wallpaper in my old ass house rn and there‘s literally AT LEAST 4 different types of wallpaper in some rooms 😭 And all that on plaster. I‘m already so over it and I haven‘t even finished a single room.

[@polymuuri6275]

@@MeMyselfAndI1732 Plaster makes it way more harder. Good luck with that. It takes time... 👍

[@laurenhunt7008]

GOD BLESS YOU!! Seriously was trying with steam and it wasn’t working to remove the wallpaper, then I watched you video!! Got it all taken down so much easier and faster!! Thank you so much!!

[@ginalancaster2574]

Funny story: I tried your method and was less than impressed. There was a lot more scraping involved on the first wall than your video led me to expect but, in for a penny, in for a pound and I soldiered on. It was several days before I tried again due to a shoulder injury and I was afraid the scraping would be painful. I started the second wall and immediately noticed a huge difference. This time I could peel off the backing in sheets, almost no scraping required! 😳 It turns out the wall I started with hadn't been painted so I was scraping the backing off textured drywall but the other walls had been painted before the wallpaper was hung so your method worked great! Thanks for taking the time to post a video that saved me time and money 😊 (plus it's so satisfying!!)

[@killingsworth3236]

Just used this method today. Worked just as he described! Very satisfied with the results. Took about 4 hrs to do my entire dining room.

[@koll789]

Just stripped off all my kitchen wallpaper using this method. Very easy, it really works. I put washing up liquid in the water too for extra penetration and used a spray bottle as well as the sponge.

[@TheTerminator1919]

Yes! I did this last year and situations will vary depending on how quality of a job the installer did. I had to use a steamer, wallpaper remover liquid and a sponge to scrub the glue off. Absolute nightmare!

[@LUMEALUHAU]

Hello👍

[@jordan2104]

Yeah, I ran into stuff like that and decided to replace the drywall. It ended up being faster, cleaner and easier to finish.

[@TheTerminator1919]

@@jordan2104 I really wish I would have went that route for the smaller walls.

[@DillanBoutin]

This is the experience I encounter here in Ohio most often. All wallpapers are different and may require a different technique to remove. Be warned your mileage may vary!

[@chuckmaddox6725]

Right!? IDK what kind of wallpaper he's removing but sure as crap not the kind I've delt with

[@ic7804]

I was just about to get a steamer to remove paper wallpaper. Then when you showed this, I thought to give it a try your way first to potentially save money on rental. My 11years wallpaper actually came out in one piece also together with the back glued side too :). Only several small pieces of the back side was on the wall, so I sprayed it and it went like a margarine off of the wall. 20mins work and no money spent. Thank you ever so much!!!! :)

[@davidblair4150]

Thank you! I love your channel, I'm remodeling my mom's house it has some 1970 wallpaper.

[@karlifleming2650]

Spray fabric softener on before steaming and it will come right off! Worked on our 1970's wallpaper like a charm

[@johnjackson9601]

I had a wallpaper border that needed to be taken off. I watched this video and thought ok I'll try it. I am not one to make testimonials but it worked just as Jeff said. It was very easily removed! Thank you Jeff!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers John! appreciate you commenting!

[@12799MaDeuce]

Perforating and using a spray solution is definitely the way to go on plaster. The face comes off easy if dry, but the backer doesn't. Perforating and spraying brings both layers off at the same time when using a scraper.

[@LSUTigerMom]

I used the Paper Tiger and it made the job go faster. It perforated the top of the wallpaper so the water could get to the adhesive. I used a small garden sprayer with hot water to quickly apply the water to the wallpaper. (Worked faster than a steamer). Let the hot water sit on the wall for 3-5 minutes so it has time to loosen the glue behind the wall paper. Then use a 5” putty knife and slide it behind the paper. It comes off in large pieces. Hopes this helps.

[@CStuartHardwick]

That looks like the right method, only I've never once seen the top layer come off anywhere near that easy. In every room I've ever stripped, the top layer comes off mostly in little bits and a few strips a few inches wide before tearing and leaving an inner white paper layer firmly glued to the wall. Of course, that will soften with moisture, but I think the intent of the scoring tool it to penetrate such recalcitrant paper so it'll turn loose of the backing, not necessarily to get all the layers off in one go. If you try to do that then yes, you'll score the underlying wallboard and have to repair it.

[@lessmith4271]

I saw this video today at 1-30 pm, I was at the shop and home again with the spatulas and sponges and drop sheet. 5 minutes later I have 10 square feet of backing paper off. Many thanks for this great viodeo, It has saved me so much anguish.

[@dmichael7083]

He’s always doing exactly what I need to learn…. Stalker!! Your amazing man

[@dam8611]

Thank you so much, as a fist gen homeowner this is gold. There's so much value in what you do for people like me. Thanks Jeff ❤

[@AlexKunstar]

I've been painting for 20+ years and had my fair share of removing wallpaper. All I can tell you is this method will only work on the easiest of easiest wallpaper removals. Definitely should be your first approach in tackling it. But if the top layer only comes off in half inch tiny slivers and water can't even soak in, that is when the perforator tool comes in handy. It makes that impossible to peel layer pourus so you can sponge and peel it, or more than likely bust out thr steamer and have the steam get passed it and finally make it removable. Wallpaper can be super duper duper easy to remove like in this video to a complete nightmare that is literally impossible to finish without a steamer and perforator. You will know when you run into the ladder.... And this method, even if you soak it down 20000 times will not get it done.

[@joanneward6746]

Agree. Just to add my own experience to what you've put... Used to work in wallpaper manufacturers and test hang paper. Vinyl (surfaced wallpaper) can be like this. That's the worst to take down. We used to carefully score with a knife and then totally soak with a sponge. If you soak and then wait 10mins the backing will come off so much easier. Shouldn't have to struggle with the backing, that just means it's not soaked through. We never used steamers because we used the same section of plaster wall as a test area and they were afraid it would destroy it. I dunno I think it was just to torture me. Plaster was terrible after a couple of months anyway. So I would use a steamer if available, if not its getting the right amount of soakage through then the tool scrapes it off like butter. If there is carpet there I have no idea. We put scrap wallpaper on the floor and then rolled up all the wet waste, otherwise very messy and sticky

[@DillanBoutin]

I'm a professional painter too and find that a random orbit sander with 60-80grit does a better job than those scouring tools at opening up the paper to accept water then I drench it with hot water from a garden pump sprayer, it doesn't leave those tiny holes from the scouring tool either.

[@DirtySanchez1973]

I always know when I run into the ladder, it hurts like hell. Not sure how those wrestlers can have ladder matches hitting themselves with that thing.

[@stephennelson1687]

So true! The top layer is a nightmare; the backing is a breeze.

[@kuzukuzu2615]

I just came back to thank you again. I have just managed to take the wall paper off a feature wall in my new house. It was much easier after watching your video. After wetting it, it was quite satisfying really. Once again a big THANK YOU. Now subscribed to your channel! xx

[@msmitsumitsuko]

Good tips. Just want to add for anyone here that feels bad about not making these work... There is a big difference to the techniques and work depending on how many layers of wallpaper, and what is underneath. The biggest pain is when the surface underneath is not a painted one, as this means the last layer wont "glide off" with the techniques. You will instead have to be careful and not jack the surface underneath - For this I recommend using the steamer for the last layer, and having patience for each section. :) Just sidenote, dont use steamer on the boards that are more wooden/cardboard (not sure of the name in english) You will notice they cant handle steam, for those you can spackle a little more and then use a cover wallpaper for smooth surface.

[@DillanBoutin]

I couldn't have said it better myself! Bravo! So many different variables to make this process awful.

[@kentadams2983]

Wow, I was whipping out the steamer when I decided to check the Tuber for a better way. Thank you for posting this and being a pro! Saved me a bunch of extra work and my wallpaper removal worked just as you described....just appreciate all the pro advise you've given on many of my DIY projects!

[@devanpeterson7086]

I've never had it come off that easily! That's very lucky

[@HipOperation99]

Same here that first layer doesn’t just peel off

[@lizcademy4809]

It depends on how old, and how high quality the old paper was. Newer papers should come off easily ... some are a layer of plastic on top of the paper, and a few were even designed to be peeled away! Old papers are often one heavy layer, and this method won't work well. That's when you get out the hole-making tool, to get the water behind the top layer of paper. Also, warm water helps, and you can add a tiny bit of vinegar or soap. And keep wetting it down! It may take an hour of wetting before the paper starts lifting up.

[@staw1718]

Exactly !!!

[@DillanBoutin]

This dry scrape method works well for newer vinyl faced papers and vinyl faced fabric but not so well with older paper faced wallpaper. On that type of paper I like to use 60grit sandpaper on a random orbit to scuff the face of the paper so the water will soak in.

[@MrPaulyperk]

@@lizcademy4809 Also depends on the adhesive that was used as well as the type of paper. Some of that does come off easy and some does not. May also depend on the location of the wallpaper as well. We had some wall paper that was easy to remove in the kitchen and elsewhere, the same wallpaper was very difficult.

[@dleblanc6883]

Very grateful for this video!!! We had been putting off taking down some wallpaper because of the big job it implied. We tried this method and it worked really well worked for us. Thank you!

[@nancybardon6285]

You have given me the courage at 70 years old to tackle this project. Time to get rid of the 1989 wallpaper. You made it look very doable. Thank you!

[@SamRichTx]

I just purchased a well built older home with tons of 1980 wallpaper. I pray that the process of removing the wallpaper is this easy! Thank you for your video.

[@agoodnight1973]

I use fabric softener in my water, makes the process a little faster for me.

[@ToolMachinebeast]

👍👍👍💝

[@Asdayasman]

I use piss.

[@williamhouseholder1558]

@@Asdayasman 6 pack of beer and your ready to remove wall paper hehe

[@ryane6719]

@@Asdayasman just as effective as fabric softener

[@karlifleming2650]

Fabric softener in a spray bottle + a steamer works like magic for me. It falls right off the wall, you don't even have to scrape

[@simar7744]

Omg!!! I tried this and it’s so easier than a wallpaper stripper machine. Took me an hour and less effort. Thank you very much !!

[@JoanneSwentko]

Looks like that paper was put up last week. What about 40 years ago

[@elizabethdavison632]

I tried this method and my wallpaper top layer kept ripping into tiny shreds. Then I got it wet. After that I could take as big of pieces off the top layer as I wanted. The bottom layer came off just as the video said. Patience was the biggest challenge after I figured out the top layer. So glad it worked!!

[@jasonbengel]

I feel like wallpapering my walls just so I can try this removal technique out after my wife questions my wallpaper choice. I remember going with my parents to the wallpaper store. They seem to have gone the way of microwave stores, stereo stores, and someday, GameStop stores. 😏

[@ToolMachinebeast]

👍👍

[@MikeB-ir8cn]

Awesome man, worked for me with only three coats of water. Really came off easy and did not compromise the texture underneath of it which would have added a lot more work to the job

[@MaryWehmeier]

The last time I removed wallpaper, I had to patch, repair and prime the wallboard, as the no one had primed the wall originally. It was a cluster... A three-hour wallpaper job took three days and two coats of primer, as the wallboard sucked it up like a sponge.

[@ToolMachinebeast]

💝💝👍👍

[@ryane6719]

Always prime, make repairs, and then re-prime.

[@jlbistc7]

Spray bottle also seemed to work okay! I only thought of it after using your technique first which was amazing! Thanks so much for the video!

[@MierzejX]

Wow, just wow. Saul Goodman giving advice on how to remove wallpaper.

[@jaroodthefab5669]

I've never removed wallpaper before and was about to do it the hard way but found this video, thanks for saving me hours of time!

[@malvinasarjveladze9824]

It’s almost midnight and I just started scrapping off my wallpaper. Now there’s no going back.

[@amyc74]

AAAAAAAND?????

[@adubs6646]

5:15 pm and SAME!

[@jewelrogers8417]

11:15pm filling my bucket 😮

[@K-mc9mu]

THANK YOU , THANK YOU , and one more for the road, THANK YOU! I have an older house and removing the pasted wallpaper was depressing and I was just about to give up and then I found your video and I want to say that removing that stubborn paper was like cutting through soft butter. Thank you so much! You definitely have a new subscriber!

[@cashmoney7497]

If only it was actually that easy. Some wallpaper comes out easier than others so don’t expect the same results

[@U2WB]

THANK YOU ! I had bought one of those rotary tools and I'm so glad that I watched this before diving in and punching a million holes in my walls !

[@hurdman7899]

And be sure to NOT get water in the electrical boxes.

[@KatieYozenko]

By following your advice, I was able to remove sheets of wallpaper without damaging the walls. I live in an apartment where no decorating is allowed so showing me how to do it right is appreciated. Thank you.

[@needasanecountry6815]

Use a Windex. A Windex bottle with warm water. One spray and peel. Contractor here

[@cmsbeth]

Hot water in an old windex bottle! Yep. That is quick and easy!

[@DillanBoutin]

Good tip I use a garden style pump up sprayer for really big jobs with the hottest water I can get from the tap.

[@Shakashack2022]

How satisfying to peel off that adhesive layer with ease! Wish I saw this video before I bought that circular tool, but funny, we used it only for one small section, as the painted-over wallpaper peeled off easily! I think the adhesive deteriorated over 14 years, but we were so relieved to use only water & scraper, like in your video.

[@adamlapensee3086]

I use a spray bottle with warm water and fabric softer, which works like a dream for any stubborn wallpaper adhesive. I had to do this for big jobs when I worked in the field of renovating restaurants..

[@LisaTodaro-v8p]

Thank you for your video. I had been watching all these other ways to remove wallpaper that were preventing me from tacking this project. I used your way and it took me a short amount of time. Note - our wallpaper was only about 7 years old.

[@victoriawhite4860]

Thank you so much for this video!!! Not only did you save us from spending unnecessary money but, a ton of work. I can't believe this worked. I'm beyond thankful!

[@robbermat]

Love your videos. Thank you SO MUCH for helping me with my house. Also, that moment when the whole piece of the paper layer came off was absolutely so satisfying.

[@jdaoen]

I was about to go to the store to get some wallpaper remover chemical spray and came across your easy diy video! Didn't realize we can remove it with just sponge and putty knife! Thank you so much!

[@yanxia3948]

now I feel more confident to remove my wallpaper after watching your video. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@Ocean_breezes]

I start a facelift for my bathroom that had 20 yr old wallpaper on it The drywall was bare behind it, never primed. I used the same technique with a wet sponge. One pass, and the backing paper came right off. I used a 10 inch scraper also. So great point as usual.

[@mule666]

Can't say it enough sir.. You are one of the best on the net

[@deborahingramallen609]

About two years ago I asked if you had a video to remove wall paper and you shared that one would be coming soon. Thank you!

[@solofoto576]

Thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@TheRithianyawgmoth]

Just bought my first house. Wallpaper is OG from build. Can’t wait to try it your way and do it easy the first time :)

[@ralucadudescu]

You are a treasure for so many people wishing to renovate their homes! Plus place a link in the description for the tools used to remove the wallpaper on the plaster walls.

[@gaildacey6717]

Thank You!! the water worked like a charm! no wall damage at all and it was quick

[@LuLu-xs4sh]

Thank you! I saw all these videos listing 10 products & 8 different tools, but then I found yours - and it's working like a charm. I really appreciate skipping the chemicals and unnecessary "special" equipment to tackle a problem the simplest way first.

[@petrusduplooy8016]

Absolutely brilliant. There are other videos out there about using a wallpaper steamer and other methods. But this is the simplest by a country mile.

[@FlorineHulsey]

Love how genuine this feels - keep it up!

[@patrickcullen2714]

I respect you immensely. You got lucky on that removal. The best way to do it I found and I've been doing this for 30 years is the paper tiger and the dif. If you know what you're doing that's the way to go

[@greenmanatee6462]

Tried this it worked fairly well but the wall didn't have a solid layer of paint under the wallpaper so had to use a scraper to pull the paper up, really glad only 1 wall had wallpaper. Thanks for the info

[@tashd2483]

Thank you so much for this video! We took out some cupboards and found old wallpaper. Your video made getting rid of it super easy. Thank you from Australia 🇦🇺

[@loripersaud2418]

I found your video and want to say thank you so much for your help! My first layer did not come off quite that easy but with a bit of water it wasn’t too bad.

[@cterry511]

I used fabric softener in my water... Not sure if it helped but it made the room smell fantastic!!

[@sebastiaanstoffels7565]

This is brilliant. How is this not simply "The Way" it's done.

[@christaylor8337]

I am likely the best wallpaper removal guy in Sarasota, Florida, by way of New England. I use the same process except I use a spray bottle with a fine mist and it has worked out fine for decades. The biggest thing is to let it sit for 60 seconds or so before you start to remove it and also, keep it wet ahead of you. If it is dry, you can't do it, you have to stop and re-wet it. Good luck.

[@jimmattiucci3253]

Thanks Jeff! Always pays to consult with your channel before tackling any job, even when I think I know what I’m doing. Often some new tip to learn. I just stripped wallpaper out of a closet that had been there for over 40 years. The back wall had one layer, the side walls had two layers, with a very brittle top layer. Your method worked like a charm on the single layer as I was able to strip the face off fairly easily. From there it was a breeze. For the wall with two layers I had to use the perforation tool and one application of DIF spray gel in order to get the top layer to peel. I’ve used the perforator successfully in the past without affecting the drywall at all. As it only takes minimal pressure to score the paper, the key is to only apply enough pressure to keep the tool in contact with the wall, that does the trick. Learned the hard way the first time I used it, pressed too hard and did slightly perforate the paper layer of the drywall.

[@AdamGrayson]

Just today, I was considering getting a wallpaper cutting thingy- I'm so glad I watched this.

[@karlifleming2650]

Spray fabric softener on your wall before you steam it and it will literally fall off the wall. You barely even have to scrape

[@patrickgagne8795]

This method is the best. It’s how I remove wallpaper as well and I tried everything. Definite key is to remove that first layer

[@milliepaige149]

Best technique EVER!!! Saved me a ton of time!!!

[@navysister2005]

I just bought a house and did as you said, and it just came off easily. Thank you!!

[@drdilettante]

I needed this video last December!