Removing wall paper time lapse

Removing wall paper time lapse
Removing wallpaper before painting is a tough job, but it doesn't have to be terrible. Learn how to make it go quicker and easier and how to make sure you end up with walls that are smooth and clean.
Everything is going to get wet and sticky during this project, so carefully protect the floor, furniture and woodwork.
Apply the hottest water you can tolerate (wear gloves!) to the wallpaper backing and the remaining facing to soften them and the adhesive underneath.
The hard part is doing this without damaging the wall surface.
Plaster walls can take a lot of hot water without a problem.
But drywall has a paper surface that can be damaged by prolonged contact with water.
Pro tip: It’s OK to moisten drywall, but don’t keep it wet for longer than 15 minutes at a time.
Work in small sections so the backing doesn’t dry out before you have a chance for wallpaper removal.
Apply the water using a sponge (or a floor mop for the high spots).
Pro tip: This lets you control the amount of water you’re applying each time.
Let the backing absorb the water for up to 15 minutes until it starts to pull away from the wall.
You may have to apply water several times to soften the paste.
When the backing softens (use your fingernail or a scraper to check), you’re ready for the next step.
his is the most important step, but the one that typically gets short shrift.
There’s going to be a lot of paste on the wall once the backing is gone, and it’s going to take a lot of effort to get it all off.
Scrape off as much of the glue with a putty knife as you can.
Then wash the walls thoroughly with a sponge and water.
Paste has a dark sheen to it and the wall will still feel sticky.
Pro tip: This is the moment when most people drop the ball. You’re tired, the wall looks clean and you just want to be done. So the temptation is to call it a (very long) night and “not see” the paste that’s still there.
Spray a light mist of water on the “clean” wall.
Hold your work light parallel to the wall and you’ll see the paste that remains.
If you don’t get it all off, when you paint the wall, the paint will eventually flake and crackle. Wallpaper that’s applied over it will bubble or fail to stick properly.
Use a gel stripper to get the last bits of stubborn paste and backing off the wall.
Pro tip: You won’t need a whole lot, so it’s not going to break the bank.
Spray any remaining paste and backing with gel stripper and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
Since the gel clings to the wall, you can scrape off the gel and the paste at the same time with minimal cleanup.
After the paste is completely gone, rinse the wall with water until it’s smooth and squeaky clean.