How to Strip Wallpaper | This Old House

[@robinandrhie]

Thanks for the showing how to do it. Instead of buying that special fabric, I just used some quality paper towels. I sprayed the wallpaper first, stuck up a paper towel, tapped it and pressed it against the wall and sprayed the paper towel a couple of times over the course of the 20 minute time period. Worked great!

[@johnmiller9219]

Bounty?

[@tomhollins9266]

According to others here, you are a schill for paper towel industry. Disclaimer: I use Bounty all the time. Brawny when Bounty is out of stock.

[@vanessadacorte1818]

What brand of stripper solution did you use?

[@robinandrhie]

@@vanessadacorte1818 I can't remember because it's been over a year. It was just some brand at Lowe's home improvement store.

[@michaeladams7406]

Ok i was a handymen , contractor for quite a few years .Al you need is the turtle {scoring tool ],and use Diff its a product that works.Spray entire area with Diff till soaking ,wait 5 mins the apply hot soapy water.Wait a few mins ,try a couple of test areas the wallpaper will tell when its ready 95% of the time it peals right off ,No matter what you do some plaster will get a divot or just come of with wallpaper.,Repaor it no big deal ..Sand finish and apply whatever paint ,WP its all good to go ..

[@marilynhvizdos3359]

I liked your idea. I scored the wallpaper with a scoring tool, then found some Bounty paper towels and used hot water in a bucket. I soaked the paper towels and hung them on the scored wallpaper and the vinyl wallpaper came off in nice sheets.

[@v1bre]

If you want it right off just spray the wallpaper with dishsoap water, get it soaking wet (almost running down the wall) - wait 5 minutes and it comes off, full strips no tearing and no cleanup required. Did whole room (24m2) in under an hour. Cheap and easy

[@laurapiacentini9431]

v1bre yes that's exactly what I did today that tool waste of money

[@lindaferrell5847]

Willu does it remove the glue along with the wallpaper? Need help.

[@BrutafulStudios01]

@@lindaferrell5847 Fresh urine should do the trick.

[@lutricialewis-quarles9756]

What type of dish soap ?

[@lothianmcadam1]

What type of urine ?

[@stevemccollum2011]

I did some part time work with a contractor a few months ago where we had to remove wall paper and then paint/texture. We spent a whole week removing the wall paper. I wish we had known about this process then.

[@jondoe8889]

I did the scoring today and used the Zinsser spray. For the most part, it came off easily. Then I tried warm water, using the same sprayer. It came off just as easy. I was happy to see the installer first primed the sheetrock. Otherwise, it will be hell, with lots of skimming! Tomorrow, I'll add some vinegar and some soap.

[@MickieWestlake]

Really interesting perspective - thanks for sharing!

[@websurfer44]

I see why This Old House picked Kevin as their next host. He definitely had a presence in this video and even acted like a "host". He didn't stand back he got right in there and even started the "story" when it was time to pull the paper off the wall. Good job Kevin!

[@donaloflynn]

This isn't Kevin's debut, that was with his wife in a previous series. Kevin *is* the host, hence the Ask TOH shirt. When Jim talks about the new method, be means since he helped Kevin a few years previously. Here's that clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZqUgKOwo9WYnNE

[@tonyadelcastillo5351]

I was told to use equal parts hot water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. I watched the restoration crew use it, soaking the wall, at one of their job sites and the paper pulled off the wall in about 30 minutes. Why use the chemicals and extra materials and time to put fabric up? Is there a reason not to use vinegar and water (other than vinegar smell that takes a day to go away)

[@dryfog12]

Unfortunately all wall paper doesn't strip alike. Your at the mercy of the last person that installed it, if it's been hung correctly, it will be a snap, if not, your in for a lot more work. And it pays to know some tricks, and using a spur isn't one of them.

[@Gbhmagic]

Recommendations?

[@MechanicalMikesRoadsideRepair]

I'm here because I looked up Kevins age because I was wondering what it is from watching a new episode, then came across how he started in this old house and this I believe is the episode that sold himself to the producers. And he sure is doing a good job of being the Host, it's also crazy how he's like about 50 years old according to google and he doesn't even look that old!!

[@lydiarae7999]

Where do you purchase those specific towels that they used

[@systematic101]

I removed the wall paper from 2 bedrooms in my house with nothing more than warm water and a putty knife in 1 day.

[@TheRealFOSFOR]

spray the wall with gasoline and put it on fire. The wallpaper comes off just like that.

[@cerngox]

As the house burns down with it the insurance goes up as well as legal bills for arson

[@904czv4]

Great advice 🙄

[@marylawson6060]

That will remove the wallpaper in every room and old carpet. 😷

[@chris76-01]

Not only will it remove the wallpaper, it'll take the rest of the room with it too and leave a bunch soot and charred remains to clean up. Lol.

[@skbuydens7717]

Can I leave my ex-wife inside?

[@TheKorvbrodsbagarn]

Here in sweden it is very common to use wallpapers instead of paint, 90% of the rooms. if it's not wallpaper it's fiber glas sheets that you glue up on the wall and later paint it. Since i work as a painter over here in sweden, we remove just the lose pieces and bubbles that you feel on the wall. After that you just spackle over those ares with filling compound, lightly sand the area. And you will be ready for new wallpaper.

[@mrwood4557]

Electric wallpaper steamer, long handled scraper. Keep the blade clean and sharp can do a house in a day. Will even remove old paint under the wallpaper.

[@johnwhiteman7483]

nice work

[@samuelchristensen322]

Even though I love old architecture and wallpaper is a victorian and old house thing, I am not a big fan of it. I would rather have lavish woodwork than wallpaper.

[@mattspad]

My mother wallpapered her den with wallpaper over paneling about 30 years ago, some wallpaper has dried out and peeling off easily, but what is the easiest way to finish getting the wall paper off, I don't want to paint it, I now want the paneling as the wall 30 years later, will it be ok to leave.

[@dalebaker959]

Anyone know what this fabric is called or does it come in a kit?

[@paulrydzyk7567]

It's called Simple Strip

[@GhostHostMemories]

why i don't want walpaper in my home

[@kenstinson4578]

Where do you get the cloth an whats the name of the solution??

[@karenbronk2426]

Zep wallpaper remover worked great for me.

[@jjde8424]

What is the name of the product that is moistened and put on the wall paper? Where do you buy it?

[@ericvolck1429]

dif

[@EriqKoontz]

This looks like an advertisement so folks will buy more stuff they don't truly need.

[@zouheir-zack-salha]

Wallpaper removal - Drywall repair - Interior painting - KZbin they did an amazing job at my house, and they did the same your way

[@stevezeller4699]

Hi, Thanks alot for the helpful videos, before my upcoming redo of the kitchen!

[@JesusLVR]

I have painted wall paper over plaster walls and the quickest way i found was to use a belt sander with 36 grit belt to remove maybe 90% of the paint then wet the wall with water then use a steamer.

[@mr89firebird]

I can't seem to find that small sprayer! Where can I get one?

[@shannonp4037]

Harbor Freight

[@Conny-tk8md]

Removing wallpaper from a plastered wall is a breeze. However, in my kitchen, the builder put wallpaper directly onto the drywall. Unaware of this, I primed over the old wallpaper and put up new paper. Now, 20 years later, I'm trying to get rid of all the wallpaper - and it's a nightmare! My layer of paper comes off easily. The original not. And the drywall underneath... Looks like I'll have to skim coat my whole kitchen. :( Still, it'll get done... Day by day... hour by hour...

[@duck4water]

The house i bought has the same issue, its a pain and slow process

[@areid9312]

This is my issue.. It was done so good I had no idea it was even wall paper until I had to remove some vinyl squares I put up... Then everything messed up

[@transformationalpianolifec1643]

Thank you!!!

[@ttgk8506]

Mr. Lahey must've gotten his life together

[@gradygilchrist4923]

Try my house paper been on wall since 1913 good luck..

[@skeekeedee]

I’m so sorry

[@terryblack5970]

Thanks..I love this video..

[@classicgarage9548]

Does this work in a 100 year old house with 3000 layers of paint and wallpaper that breaks off like a potato chip?... No way jose!

[@Chuck59ish]

But most people don't have the patience to go slowly, they want it off right now.

[@Caligula138]

Man... i need a stripper solution alright.

[@rothbj1]

2:12 ‘I’ll throw these out” FFS Chauncey!

[@nutes3155]

Hi tahan a lot because my mom and I are taking off the wallpaper wellp I can’t help because I am only 8 years old so thanks a lot bye bye 😃🤗😜

[@liberty4175]

Umm use a spray bottle. Then scrape off. 💥. No 20 minute wait. 💥

[@katiecourtney1361]

The genesis of Kevin

[@anti0918]

I don't think so. He's got a TOH shirt on, so he was already on the show.

[@fnhwk]

brian0918 this was his beginning. He was offered the host job after this.

[@samuelanderson7684]

That's tremendous

[@edanderson5371]

All they really needed was hot water, a spray bottle and some elbow grease. Done, but that wouldn't sell unnecessary products now would it. Shame on you TOH.

[@ojtopntai]

This is easier why elbow grease when you can do it easier

[@soroushbateni]

Is this the episode they discovered Kevin?

[@fnhwk]

Soroosh Bateni yes

[@gabrielfipe]

Drauzio varela?

[@riffriff-ye5fg]

im so glad he didnt plug the vendor of that product whew ,,,,,,, and i am shocked they did not edit the part were he put the knife over the door and the other guy was right under him lol .

[@shannonp4037]

Or near the end when he was pointing using the knife and the lady was right there above the knife.

[@kurtwm2010]

I must have watched dozens of clips on how to remove wallpaper and absolutely nothing has worked as shown. I am in the process of removing wallpaper in a powder room. 4 walls....I tried different methods on each of the wall and none has worked. The top layer comes off relatively easy, but the bottom layer is a bitch to remove, because it is wet and it's a very, very thin bottom layer. It comes off in little strips and if too wet it actually loosens the paper tape that binds wall board together at their seams. I dare anyone who advertises this task as being easy and even as a fun activity to come over and demonstrate this on my walls. Be prepared for several days of removal, several days of patching, sanding and more patching and sanding. and when you think you are done there is more patching and more sanding. What most forget is that what's under the wallpaper and how long the paper has been on the wall are very important. Plain drywall/sheetrock, only primed or primed and painted? Then what type of paint. Water-based paint is the worse because it has a tendency to come off with the wet drywall.

[@balotOeggOeater]

+Kurt M have you tried steam to remove the wall paper and if so does that work best?

[@kurtwm2010]

+balotOeggOeater yes, I have tried steam and it did not work at all for me. What did work for me was simple warm water with a little dish washing soap. First, I removed the top layer, which comes off relatively easy. Grab a corner and slowly start puling. Then spray the bottom layer with the liquid, wait about 5-8 minutes and start puling off the bottom layer. Don't soak too much but, also, don't let it dry. Unfortunately I found out way too late into the project that this was the easiest way for me and worked very well.

[@mmakrzem]

Zxdf6th 9 lo9u

[@myleslawler6866]

1:55 What he would like to say: "Back off Kevin! I'm under pressure here for this to work, not you."

[@cdarind1]

My product take the entire paper down in one shot... no scoring, no little strips, no bullshit! ​@​

[@Spawny500]

People who use wallpaper should be under the jail!

[@juantorres404]

chapit😇

[@mastocytoma1]

I just leave the bathroom door open. Paper peels right off....😒 #poopjoke

[@bobseaver7807]

Lol

[@maddiet4837]

This is the longest, most unnecessary method I have ever seen to remove wallpaper. Hot water works without any chemicals, and if it is subborn, use vinegar or fabric softener. Good Grief.

[@sloan1919]

You've clearly never dealt with super thick wall paper. It will laugh at your vinegar / fabric softener solution.

[@andresrivillas5069]

@@sloan1919 where I can Find the papel 📄 he used for put at the wall.. 0.50sec please

[@colecole3352]

@@sloan1919 Exactly I am professional painter. She has no idea what she talking about. Getting lucky doesn't make you experienced.

[@roxanneh2434]

LOL!! We have an old house were fixing up and were just going to spray and scrape. If needed well apply some vinegar and soap. Same results.

[@Gatewayvick]

You don't need all those gizmos at all, I've taken down wall paper with plain water and that perforator and it came off faster !

[@christay21]

i youse a 8 L sprayer with dish soap in water and scarper WET paper then scrap it off

[@nunyabizness690]

Mr Lahey and Ricky from trailer park boys

[@Ionic457]

Buy these 8 items and you too, can remove wallpaper!

[@iuhsdihdslifuvholuidfh]

I don't know why I take these side jobs but I guess in going to home depot.😑

[@DaverowUK]

Does that stripper solution work on my wife?

[@ghshomeimprovements]

I removed so much of wall paper and used hot water and of wallpaper is really glued vinegar to do the trick.Get lots of plastic protect your floors and trim, buy spray bottle and get to work. 3 bedrooms can be done in 1 day. Sand all of your walls Ben Moore fresh start oil primer is very good then finish it with regal paint. Don’t waste your money on this video crap.

[@ScottParkerCopestick]

How long????? 20 minutes!!!! on top of all the faffing around and all you've done is clear a 1.5m2 wall? useless option.

[@Christophe.C]

There's still glue on the wall!! Lol!!!

[@jasonshink6589]

Did you hear him say scrub it off douchebag?

[@joewells3992]

Good job but too many steps and supplies ?? Is there an easier way people lol

[@cynthiacooper4431]

Absolutely. I'm doing it now.

[@patrickerb6362]

This is completely ridiculous and way too much time. You don't even need to score it pull the cover off wet the paper backing use a plastic scraper and get done with the damn job

[@riclmena9395]

That all seems kind of asinine

[@mikesackmary]

I used that tool. The wall still has cuts in it from those dang teeth

[@haydendmilligan9647]

He reminds me of layhe

[@ncironhorse8367]

I usually love This Old House but, this one has me shaking my head. You don't need stripper and you definitely don't need a scoring tool. I would avoid that if all possible. Warm water and a little Dawn in a sprayer will produce the same result as hanging those strips of damp fabric on the wall.

[@shannonhart5544]

This is so silly...just spray the solution on with a cheap sprayer.

[@Cash-Swish]

Messy and inconvenient

[@adriancastillo1143]

🤣

[@6ftNaturalBeauty]

Way too much work

[@hotdogs5265]

Wallpaper is the bomb. All you people who want drywall and everything painted gray...suck on it.

[@germancarfan]

Wallpaper is the devil why would anyone ever install it 😮

[@marinalina6348]

I just would have painted over it

[@marylawson6060]

Mary Ehm I think there might be one brand you can paint over but the others will get wet from the paint and will eventually you will have problems. Paper might slip or start coming loose from the wall.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

This is way way way too much work. Get a steamer (cheap) - or hire a contract laborer / handyman. Not worth the effort.

[@ReligiousZombie]

If you spray the STRIPPER SOLUTION on a woman, will she peel her clothes off? And then can you do the SCORING?

[@Rscmgw23]

Nice one

[@jimmeyer9648]

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[@cmnights5158]

wtf is all this crap? hot water and tower does the same thing

[@daysiv9739]

Waste of TIME !!!!

[@johanpersson7674]

FAKE

[@gabrielhernandez3509]

eso no sirve