How to Remove Wallpaper Easily (and Repair the Drywall) - PART 1 of 3 - Thrift Diving

Our walk-in closet is THE last space in my house where wallpaper exists, and in this video, I'll walk you through how to remove wallpaper easily and to repair the drywall before painting! I'm doing a full master bedroom walk-in closet makeover, including building new shelving, so you'll get to see that in an upcoming video. For now, here's my closet "BEFORE" and how I finally got rid of the last 1970's wallpaper in my house!
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PART 1 - Removing Wallpaper and Repairing the Drywall: • How to Remove Wallpape...
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[@ThriftDiving]

What color do you think I should paint my walk-in closet? Leave your favorite paint color name and brand right here!

[@kalin2580]

do three of the walls and the ceiling white [it's a very small space] and do the wall that you see when you walk in a color like "lipgloss" from Dulux. you should do an 'eggshell' or 'matte' finish. also, please sand and paint your trim a bright white. granted, it's a lot of work, but it'll refresh your space a ton!

[@LaineyBug2020]

I love a good bright turquoise/cyan, like a sunny summer sky. Bright blues have proven to be calming! I don't really have a preference on brands...

[@ThriftDiving]

@Brown Girl Yep, I am planning to put a desk top area in there, as built into the shelving! That's where I will record my podcast. Sound quality in a closet is phenomenal! :) So I want something pretty!

[@ThriftDiving]

@@LaineyBug2020 Thank you, Laney!

[@ThriftDiving]

@@kalin2580 Thank you!!

[@brmamitay]

I ACTUALLY LOVE THE COLOR

[@xSPARROWxx]

SweetieTay me too!! I think it would be really pretty with some pops of teal, turquoise, and/or blush pink and some other girly touches.

[@kaiblack3334]

I do too. Actually.

[@brmamitay]

@@xSPARROWxx yes those colors would make that room blossom.

[@michelemorgan5118]

@@xSPARROWxx I was thinking the same thing

[@ThriftDiving]

Ooh, okay, ladies!! I may have to consider those other accent colors! 🥰 Thank you!!

[@shawnsisler3743]

I friend bought a huge old Victorian Painted Lady and snookered me into helping her "reno"... Which quite literally meant removing over a hundred years of wallpaper, and a few layers of paint in between a few of them. It took 3 weeks to do one lady's sitting/sewing room. It also took a steamer, 6 gallons of vinegar, wallpaper roller/pricker things, destruction of both my shoulders, and all my love and patience...lol She's so lucky I loved her so much.

[@ThriftDiving]

Yikes!!!! I think you likely had dreams (nightmares, perhaps??) of removing wallpaper. lol

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

Most apartment buildings in Copenhagen are 100 years old and you would cry if you had to reno walls here.when I removed some of my walls I found barbed wires, bamboo, newspapers, cigarette butts, coal and stuf I couldn’t identify as insulation. I did have fun reading some of the headlines on the very old newspapers so I saved some of the most whole pieces of paper.

[@craigmaddison8254]

She's like superwoman, renovated the cupboard thing, takes a break to bake a pie, makes dresses and sings too, amazing!

[@ChrisCox7]

Wow. Thanks for this video, Ms. Appiah. I am taking the wallpaper off our bathroom walls and I was really worried about the brown paper bag areas. Now I know what to do about them. Chris

[@ptlegend811]

Serena-Thrift Diving... Thanks for your tutorial on wall paper removal. Your patience and clear explanation made your video exciting for me. I've removed some wall papers in the past and I have a few more to remove. Reviewing your video made me aware that I should not rush. Take time and gradually get it done right. Thanks and Kudos for a nice job.

[@susanmarr7662]

I learned from a friend and wallpaper devotee to size walls before papering. Sizing prevents drywall from absorbing the adhesive and extends drying time so the paper can be adjusted a bit once it’s on the wall. And when my tastes changed, the paper peeled off with relative ease requiring only a scraper and warm water to remove the sizing and glue. I used Valspar’s Dogwood Petal, a white paint tinged with peachy pink tones in my bathroom, which is roughly the same size as your closet, sans window. It works with pink or gray accents and supports a little bling nicely. But really, the gray your son chose is nice. You could tone it down with white or neutral accents or rev it up with pink, yellow or coral.

[@CuzzinCoo]

I like how you’re calling it, “brown paper bag areas” lol ❤️

[@ThriftDiving]

HAHA, that's what it reminds me of! LOL

[@Csaysit]

After seeing this I vow never to put wallpaper on my walls! Eek!!

[@ThriftDiving]

Haha, well. modern papers today claim they're easy to remove! "Removable" as they say.....I am curious to know if that is true! lol

[@Csaysit]

Thrift Diving I’ll never find out hahaha.

[@ginagray603]

If you size the wall with sizing, it comes right off! Really, I promise.

[@JadetheGoober]

Contact paper is on the phone and would like to speak to you

[@margaretbass773]

Yah!!! Me too!!!

[@frankkassebaum1327]

I’ve removed wallpaper before. You made it look so easy 😅😂

[@ThriftDiving]

Haha, this was after so much practice from all the other rooms! lol

[@nicoleleeanartist5999]

I was exhausted watching you remove the wallpaper and stuff and then u gonna go bake a cake???? Super mom, im tired laying in bed watching you

[@BroadwayGardener]

Ok now I’m just binging your channel. It’s like everything I ever needed to know being a young first time homeowner!

[@camillep2634]

I removed wallpaper years ago but I first scoured the walls and then use a mixture of water and fabric softener then sprayed it over the wallpaper. Didn’t take long and was easy to peel off.

[@ThriftDiving]

Great tips!!

[@kellythornton7644]

I love pale yellows, they're bright and happy! They also make a small space look much bigger.

[@davidphillips744]

I ve been decorating for over 20 years and I can honestly say I have used a steam stripper twice and that was when I was an apprentice.use .warm water and add half cup of vinegar soak the paper with sponge or brush and leave for 10 minutes or so .if need to go over it again and leave again.the vinegar reacts with the paste which makes it really easy to strip the paper and you wont get the peeling of your dry wall

[@adjustedfate]

I agree. Last week I stripped 2 rooms that I know the wallpaper was well over 20 years old & coated with 19 yrs worth of 2 smokers residue. Spray bottle of 1/3 vinegar to 2/3 hot water beats steaming, or using Downy, Windex, etc. A bottle spray bottle removes the manual labor of wiping, sponging. Plus it’s a heck of a lot faster, practically instant, and no mess if you do it right. I will never use anything but vinegar again. It takes the struggle out of stripping paper.

[@lindseyemberton5286]

@@adjustedfate wonder if you could put the vinegar and water mixture in the steamer?? I am having a heck of a time with removing some wallpaper in our new home.

[@adjustedfate]

@@lindseyemberton5286 you would need to make sure the mixture wouldn’t harm the steamer...idk the answer for certain but lean toward it being ok. Might even clean out your steamer in the process. Personally I would flip the mixture using mostly vinegar to water, spray the walls and then use the steamer, too. On my walls I would spray, strip using a putty knife but I have a habit of ripping it once I have it started which that tends to leave the layer of glue paper. I would then spray those areas really well and it came off very easy. Mr Clean makes a Magic Eraser mop that I used after all the wallpaper was stripped to remove any glue residue and clean the walls to be ready for Kilz Latex 2 primer. An amazing, cheap cleaner is TSP, it’s more labor intensive but will literally clean anything. I scoured the Internet prior to tackling this job & TSP was the most recommended cleaning agent to prepare walls for paint. Make sure to wear gloves! Hope this helps. :)

[@Mavuno100]

Was it a good tutorial? Well, the best of all those I have watched! Very clear, complete, and relatable. I am partway through removal of my 25 year old bedroom wall paper and needed better advice than the multiple KZbin examples I have watched, and this clip is superb.

[@cindyfleer2248]

1 part cheap fabric softener to 10 parts water in a squirt bottle. Spray wall patch til soaked and scrap off. Much easier and cheaper with less damage to the drywall beneath.

[@oneyaker]

seal the wall before skimming with joint compound. The paper under will swell and loosen and you will have a mess.

[@michaellindsey3682]

Oh my the most simplest video ever. I really really really appreciate you doing this video.. what a blessing. You really took the time to demonstrate, teach, explain and took in consideration the what if this or that happen in the process. Very well put together. I really had to leave an appreciation comment. I don’t know if any one can beat this but allot of jealousy. Please keep it going. God bless you

[@carolinestevens5607]

Wow Sabrina the timing could not be any better, Thank God. Oh if only we lived near to one another😉 I am retired (68 yrs old) and I just purchased a TLC 1984 motor home. The closet has the original wallpaper, but I am going to paint over it. I am also having to get creative cause storage is small. House is 960 sq ft. But it is time to declutter too. I like colors on the bright side. Creamy yellow quiet down vs shout out loud yellow. I also like mustard mixed with cream again the the yellow but med. Mixing cream to mustard and it is so mello but still on a bright side. I like Autumn colors but adding cream to get 1/2 way. Closets can seem dark and that is why I go lighter. Thanks oh boy you are a great teacher n give me confidence to try it. Yeah👍😘☝🙌💝 Caroline Oh PS i reside near Prescott AZ.

[@karenregan660]

Great tutorial. We just moved into our new home and the kitchen and baths have dated wallpaper. Thanks for being so detailed, specific and real about how long and tidious this is.

[@watsonheilala8290]

I’ve done this in the past and have a good understanding. You did an excellent job communicating the steps and involving the viewer.

[@graylagran7443]

Wait?! Does closet singing sound more awesome than in the shower? Am I redeemed?! Best color for closet? .... I do like the girly colors but haven’t settled on a pink yet. I’ll check in later. However, this post was amazing! I adore wallpaper. Accent wall? All over? Our choices are pretty great compared to what we may hav been left with. But if I need to remove, your’re like my wallpaper guru.

[@ThriftDiving]

Yes!! Lol! That's why I couldn't help but sing because the acoustics were amazing!

[@stevemarch939]

I realize this video is 3 y/o, but I ran across it today, for my wife and I are on our 3rd room with wallpaper. It's the kitchen. We had the wallpaper professionally installed and I am running into areas where we removed the wallpaper that it looks as though the glue ate the wallboard paper as well. I believe what I am going to have to do here is a lot of skim coating and sanding. What I have found is that whatever time you think it takes to remove wallpaper, triple the estimate, because it takes a heck of lot longer than you initially thought. Especially, if you have to work overhead and your shoulders start to tire out. Thank you for the video. I especially appreciated how you removed the sections of wood support with the saw. Set the depth and cut. Awesome tip.

[@ThriftDiving]

Good luck with your wallpaper removal and repair, Steve! And I was just saying this to a friend the other day: whatever amount of time you think a DIY project will take, multiple that by 3x - 10x! It's always longer. ALWAYS! lol. Good luck!!

[@taniaroberts9302]

Wow. Baking a pie while you renovate your closet drywall. You’re a superhero. Today I got to work on time.

[@ThriftDiving]

LOL, the pie was good, too!! :) It's one of the only things I can make that turns out right. HAHA. You're funny: "got to work on time." :) That's definitely a win, too! :)

[@GODSPEAKS898]

Girllllaaahh!! You have a nice voice! Sing sing sing! Great job on the wallpaper removal. ❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗

[@charlesfyler3878]

This was excellent! Out of all the wallpaper removal videos that I watched prior, none addressed skim coating, or sanding down of "paper bag" areas. My wife and I just bid on a 130 year old home, and there are quite a few horrible wallpaper jobs in there.

[@melb2734]

Other videos showed priming the paper bag areas first, then skim coating. She did well getting the wallpaper off of what looks like raw drywall. Some areas don't have much paper bag areas. It might be easier for people who are lucky enough to have painted walls under wallpaper.

[@rich7447]

My parents bought fixer uppers in the 70s and 80s so I got pretty good at removing wallpaper. I only ever used a bucket, sponge and a 4" scraper. You don't need a steamer.

[@ericsgranny8933]

You are such a hard worker! It will take me much longer for my small bath, but I am determined! Thanks for this demo! I appreciate your videos so much!

[@jocarolepersonal]

Thanks for taking the time out to make this video. I found it very helpful and you covered all the points with details. Now it doesn't seem that scary anymore to remove wallpaper. I have two rooms to do.

[@ThriftDiving]

You're welcome! It's a tedious job, but not difficult. Don't rush it and find some good shows to listen to while you do it. :) Good luck!

[@loriemanix1204]

This video gave me hope! I am getting the wallpaper off (slowly….lots of layers with paint in between) but I had no idea what to do about the drywall I was “destroying” in the meantime…thank you!!

[@BriarRoseStyless]

A pale canary yellow! It always makes me so happy! I have a few clothes that are that color and it's so lovely!

[@ThriftDiving]

Sounds pretty! I ended up choosing a blush pink. I am going to re-paint this week. Hoping it turns out!!

[@me20111101]

Thank you so much! Just what I needed to learn. I have a small room, 2m x 2m, covered with wallpaper. The wallpaper is old and needs to go, and replacing it with emulsion paint... thanks for all the tips... you are so practical, making DIY looks so simple and affordable! You are incredible!

[@carolj2013]

I love the gray your son picked up. Easy to accent with the girly-girl colors (or not). Aside from that, I absolutely love a sage green. Again, easy to accent with other colors - either bold or girly-girl. Your closet gives me the twitches! I'm a minimalist and sort/toss clothing every season. For years, I start each season by hanging all my clothing with the hangars backwards. As I use something, if it goes back in the closet, it gets hung at the end of the line and the hangar hung frontwise. Within a couple months (or through the holidays) I can tell what I'm wearing regularly and what I haven't touched. If I haven't touched it, I don't need it. Out it goes. Life can be so simple :-)

[@pedrogarcia3882]

Ahhhh my favorite color for this closet would be maybe a pastel lime green, or a pastel yellow, or maybe all pearl white with an accent yellow champagne wall

[@ThriftDiving]

The like green would be really pretty! One of my blog readers did her laundry room in that color and it looked so fresh!

[@pedrogarcia3882]

Thrift Diving yes! It can really light up a room in a very special way! I don’t know the exact paint color or the brand because I’m from Brazil, but i am also thinking about an amethyst color, it is a very deep purple, but without being dark and heavy.

[@kellyconrad9258]

You are Awesome! Just FYI, you have a beautiful voice. Thanks most of all for the video to remove wallpaper. Your video is the first I have seen that demonstrates exactly how it should be done & the correct tools to use for the job. I love all the hints you gave to keep things neat & protected. I am actually looking forward to doing the job after trying 2 other methods. I also appreciate the protective gear you suggested to be safe.

[@ThriftDiving]

Aww, thank you, Kelly!! I appreciate the complement on my voice! And I am happy this video helped you. :)

[@moeatavairea8172]

I appreciated this step by step guide of how to remove wallpaper because there are a lot more steps involved in the process than most videos like to admit. I have a better understanding as to why my father didn’t remove the wallpaper we had and just painted over it cause boy does that seem like a lot of work for one closet space. Although I would like to get rid of it in the office space that I’m working on. Thank you so much for your determination and guidance!

[@mrststreasures9628]

Oh, Serena, I love the color!! Don't change it! Bring color in with accents. 😄 AND...WHAT A VOICE!! America DOES have talent!!

[@meriemdewilt3042]

I'm so happy our houses in the Netherlands hardly have dry wall. It's so much easier to take wallpaper of of concrete.

[@ThriftDiving]

Ooh, the Netherlands!!! I would love to visit there and see how you live!

[@NebulousNattie]

You must feel so good getting the last of the wallpaper out! Great job!

[@ThriftDiving]

I do! Bye-bye, wallpaper! ☺

[@beverlycollins4283]

As usual another brilliant and exciting video from Thrift diving. I can see it certainly takes a lot of work to remove wallpaper. It's going to look beautiful when you're finished.

[@joannesincere4970]

And you can sing! Love your videos. You truly inspire. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and creativity!

[@ThriftDiving]

Awww, thank you! The closet acoustics was too prime NOT to sing! But generally, I think I sound average at best! LOL :)

[@hoptoad19]

Awesome job! I hate removing wallpaper. I like the gray, but since you like brighter colors, try a bright orchid purple. Like Valspars 'Purple Davenport'. It would go well with the gray, or white.

[@thiaguinhooitodois2211]

By far the best video about removing wallpaper. Thank you!

[@donnabeem3036]

Oh I super appreciate how long it takes to get that wallpaper off now if you're familiar with the old old wallpaper I used to take wallpaper off with a sponge and hot water so it takes forever and ever and ever so I would love that little machine about 25-30 years ago

[@Hethwen]

AWESOME tutorial and right on time (for me). I have to remove some grass wallpaper in my master bedroom and redo a seriously long wall. I started this video and you had me at the "The wallpaper is coming down tomorrow" dance at 1:20 mark. I laughed so loud my cats woke up. I think the color of paint that your son chose is good, BUT... watch the beginning of this video again and check out how much stuff you had packed into this closet... not much of the color you choose will show if you don't trim back your items inside. With the install of cubby's and places that will now be seen, I would go traditional with a matt white or for a color pop a pale yellow or pale blue... (anything pale). With that said I have a suggestion for you that helped me on one of my guest rooms -- When planning your walk-in makeover take into consideration ALL the space. The rough-draft of your new wall did not include shelving over the window. Consider making an entire wall shelved in. The results will WOW you because it looks more custom AND provides you more storage space. Floor to ceiling is an easy thing to do on an entire wall and provides that custom finish that will actually increase the value of the home on resale. I can't wait to see Part 2. Thank you so much for this tutorial and the laughs. My husband and I adore you. BIGGEST HUGS and Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@richardboyd4477]

Your my hero. I just want to cry thinking about doing this and wish you were here to help me

[@vickigibson8964]

Great job. You made removing wallpaper look doable. Lol. My color choice for you is blush pink.

[@ThriftDiving]

Oh my, yes!!!!! That would be lovely!!! Okay, I think you may have chosen the winner! I was seriously considering doing a slightly darker color than my bedroom, but blush pink makes me haaaaaapppy. It would match my jammies. :) Thank you!!!

[@mariecole7516]

This video was very helpful and made removing my bathroom wallpaper easier. I've used the traditional spray bottle with warm water and fabric softener which worked ok but was very messy. Your method of using a steamer, worked very well; was less messy and easier. I used a small garment steamer cos that's what I had and it did the job. Thanks for sharing. Any suggestions for getting the shower grout white and clean?

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

I really, really love that colour, but maybe a little on the dark side for such a small area. Saying that, I am reupholstering my sofa, and that colour is perfect!!

[@ThriftDiving]

Yeeeesss, that's right, a little dark for such a small space. One thing, though, is that much of the shelving may cover it up. I'm not sure yet. Ooh, what are you reupholstering?

[@ThriftDiving]

Oops, missed that you said "sofa." Wow, you got skills like that? I'm impressed!! It is something I have always wanted to do but I am still not finished my wingback chair. 🤣🤣🤣

[@chandarussell]

A pale lavender is my favourite colour. Behr’s paint colour 640A-2 is very nice.

[@donaldwatkins5418]

Thanks for the video, going to try this, was worried about the removal, but feel better about it now

[@margaretbass773]

Thanks so very much! My son has moved very far away, so you are my best helper now!

[@ThriftDiving]

Awww, so glad to help, Margaret! :)

[@triplex86]

Very helpful - thank you. The singing was wonderful - a recording contract beckons I think !!!

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

What if you keep the grey and do one wall a bright aqua?? Or some pop of another color

[@kalin2580]

do three of the walls and the ceiling white [it's a very small space] and do the wall that you see when you walk in a color like "lipgloss" from Dulux. you should do an 'eggshell' or 'matte' finish. also, please sand and paint your trim a bright white. granted, it's a lot of work, but it'll refresh your space a ton!

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Kalin & Cooper Vlogs I agree

[@haliec4713]

I’ve just started redecorating a guest bedroom and the walls are a mess, I love this video and I feel like I can do this repair on the drywall by myself. Great video

[@poshhippie9055]

I find an iron with steam on high works better than those machines. I find it doesn’t rip up the drywall behind because the steam really lifts up all the glue. I like to redecorate my home a lot and really enjoy watching your videos! These are my favorite pinks-. Benjamin Moore Desert Rose 2094-50 & Southern Comfort 2095-60. Whatever you decide I know it's going to look amazing!!

[@joannesincere4970]

Can't wait to see what color you do! I'm leaning towards blush with rose gold accents...brackets, knobs, door handles, etc...when will part two air?

[@ThriftDiving]

I am loving the blush pink suggestions from everyone! :) I am going to be making my closet my project for January! So hopefully by the end of January! I have done all the planning, now I just need to buy supplies and start BUILDING. Well....after I clean up my garage. LOL

[@ChrisParrishOutdoors]

We just bought house and the owners glued awful wallpaper strait to the drywall so there is massive brown bag sections where the glue has seeped in. Thanks for going over the repair, gives me a little hope haha.

[@irinasorokina1614]

Thank you very much! What will help A LOT is Zinsser® Gardz® Problem Surface Sealer. Use it after wallpaper removing!!! BTW, new color of your walls are so beautiful, stylish and really modern! I am planning to use really similar one. Great job!

[@elsasalazar559]

The color that I love is Tiffany Blue.

[@taylorjenkins635]

Amazing video! Thank you for showing real time and for taking that extra step for your viewers it is very much appreciated!!

[@HarleyTheCockatiel]

There is a dulux colour called frosted steel that is much lighter than the colour you chose but has a tiny hint of violet, and it's a stunning pretty but clean and fresh colour, great for a closet.

[@ThriftDiving]

Ooh I'll look that up right now!!

[@Vegeta42]

Thank you for the helpful tips and tricks.

[@cltinturkey]

Great tutorial, and I'll look forward to the follow on video. With that great window, the closet can stand up to a bold color. I'd suggest you pick a warm yellow, coral, or perhaps an aqua, teal, or beautiful orange. I love the warm spectrum, but you should pick the color that makes you happy. You won't regret it. Go bold or go home! You look great in bold colors, so I think a bold happy color would be great to film in too. When I bought it, my entire home was boring linen white. I painted the bedroom a sunny yellow and loved it. The I had to paint the next room and the next and now it is all warm, happy colors. I also have a few accent walls in a C2 color called Persimmon. It's a vibrant red that I continue to love 10 years later. Initially I bought it from Benjamin Moore, but on the second round, I had Home Depot match it using Behr paint with primer and that was even better. The C2 paint made my head spin while painting, but I did fine with the Behr. My front and back doors are also persimmon. Everyone walks in with a smile on their face from seeing that happy color. My dining room is a terra cotta color that looks like Roman buildings at sunset. I don't recall the color name, but in the setting sun, it is breathtaking. I'll never paint anything linen for the rest of my life--not as dramatic as Scarlet O'Hara, but I'm equally committed to color. Have a great time in Brazil! Feliz Natal!

[@maxrybold1531]

Hard work isn't it? If you wish to speed up the mudding (drying) process I recommend mixing half a bag of hot mud (90 minute) in a 5 gallon bucket for your application... To get the smoothest skim coat I recommend rolling it on and then troweling it... The mud you used, for me, is typically too thick so adding water helps but over that I just prefer to mix my own. Anywho, your finish looks really nice. Great job!

[@kortzbeauty]

I like the colour but purples my favourite colour, maybe a pastel would look nice

[@clkh714]

Thank you so much. I have an ugly wallpaper guest bathroom that seems so daunting, but this video has inspired me to go for it. I really like the gray paint. It's very soothing. You could add pink, lavender and turquoise accessories.

[@ellenthompson6474]

Brilliant tutorial! Thank you for using the electric sander on the walls - somehow I thought we have to do this manually and it was killing me!!! Looking forward to lots more great ideas!

[@ruthcasas77]

Thank you! Where can i buy that mask?

[@anne-sophiekuentz6875]

I actually don't mind the grey at all! For a small space I think it works nicely, and since it's a neutral colour it'll make the clothing and accessories in there really pop. You can always add some colourful accessories to brighten it up like window treatments, storage boxes, a cute rug, etc. You've gone through the trouble of painting the room, I say leave it like that and make it work! :)

[@MrWayne-iu4vb]

Cool Video! I always use Roman Rx-35 to seal ripped drywall paper first. Anytime you see brown I'd recommend sealing it before the skim coat : )

[@reeselockner4652]

I’ve been really stressed trying to get my bathroom redone on my own, this video helped a lot! You explained everything so well! Thank you :)

[@ThriftDiving]

I'm so glad I could help, Reese!

[@nanwilder2853]

As a disabled renter I don’t get to paint my walls, so I can’t suggest brands, etc. But here’s a question: What’s the color of the room the closet is in? If you like the color THAT room is painted, why not either go with a lighter shade of that (that gray looked too dark), or another room color you really like? Like the “Seagrass” you mentioned before? Just don’t go to a WARM shade if the room color is COOL and vice versa...As usual, nice work-so far-on a laborious process!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks, Nan! I do like the idea of using another color on the color card (going lighter or darker from the shade in my bedroom). I think I will go in they direction since I love the color so much! Thank you!!

[@nanwilder2853]

Thrift Diving: Thank YOU, Serena, for your inspiring, interesting videos! Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@marietamura4534]

I like that color. It's a great backdrop for many accent colors that you can easily change out.

[@RemyDroddy]

This video is perfect. Saved me so much time

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

Hey Serena I think the color could be a little lighter but still in the gray family, seeing that you and hubby share the closet and really when you build the shelves etc. You really wont see most of the walls. You have a nice voice..Thanks for sharing..

[@robertwoods2505]

I like the gray. Your son did good!

[@hopenlove3258]

That color is gorgeous. I wouldn't change it.

[@project29]

Thank you for the detailed video!! I'm currently renovating my office and had wallpaper up from 1980, your video made me feel confident to handle it on my own. I just got done sanding and will be moving on to the joint compound step. Thanks again. :)

[@tbraddy8745]

What was the name of the color he picked out? I like it. Also, do you have a tutorial of putting up wallpaper?

[@EchotaisHealing]

You have a lovely singing voice but I do really enjoy watching these types of projects in your day job too :-)

[@ThriftDiving]

Haha, thank you!! If I sounded remotely good, it was the acoustics in the closet. haha

[@beckyjohnson3153]

Very helpful...I only wish I'd known about the steamer before I suffered through 3 days of tedious sponging and picking small areas off at a time.

[@ThriftDiving]

YIKES! I know how that feels. Same thing when we started removing the wallpaper when we moved in 10 years ago! LOL. The steamer works SO well.

[@jodijarvis1018]

Valspar Marsh green is my go to color.

[@lisag9466]

Great video. I love the color. Girl, you can sing!

[@AJ-ds9xq]

I like the color🙂. You know what I did to remove the wallpaper? I used shark steam cleaner, worked out perfect!

[@kimberlygries6517]

You did a wonderful job! thanks for sharing, I need to desperately tackle my bathroom this way!!

[@jacobbrown6086]

Finally the video I’ve been looking for. I removed the old wood chip paper from my ceiling and have been wondering what to do next 😅

[@sandclann]

The wallpaper looked just fine

[@brax2364]

Jun 2022. I just saw this. You do not need a steam device to remove wallpaper and if you do it as described next you will not damage your drywall. Wallpaper has two components: the decorative printed part you see and the other layer that has the glue/adhesive that sticks to the wall. The key is to get the wallpaper saturated with water. Once it is wet, the decorative layer will come off usually very easily leaving the other glue layer. The printed decorative layer on some papers may be glossy and resistant to wetting. Others wet easily. I found that the wallpaper scoring tool does work well for the water resistant glossy finishes. Just be sure not to be too aggressive with the scoring tool and not go too deep into the sheet rock. You just need to penetrate the water resistant layer with a bunch of tiny holes so the water can get through. Find the seam like she said and wet only one or maybe two strips of paper at a time. You will want to put down a tarp to protect your floor from any excess water. You do not need to use a fire hose to wet your paper. Use one part fabric softener to 3 parts hot water and apply with a paint brush or tool (e.g. sponge) of your choice. Let sit for about 3 minutes and wet it again. Repeat a third time. Once the paper is wet enough it will peel right off. Once the top layer is off the rest is easy. Go back and wet the glue layer as before and you may want to use a 2 - 6 inch spackle tool to gently help remove the glue layer as shown on numerous other KZbin channels. If you are careful, both layers will come off without any damage to the underlying sheet rock. Once all paper is removed go back and wash your walls with a good sponge to remove any glue residue that could affect your paint. I just did this myself a couple days ago with wallpaper that was very resistant to wetting. Worked like a charm. Update: Looking again at her video I’m wondering if her wallpaper was applied to bare sheetrock that has never been painted. The wallpaper I have removed was applied to walls that have been previously painted. Regardless, if you get your paper saturated with water the top layer should remove leaving the glue layer. You would need to be extra careful ensuring the glue layer is wet enough to pull off easily and be extra careful using your spackle tool not to dig into the possibly wet sheetrock paper when removing any stubborn areas.

[@hhattingh]

I moved into a house that had some gawd awful grass like wallpaper. Sprayed it with luke warm soapy water and it came right off. After sanding 100 grid sand paper and covering the bare areas where paper comes through with Gardz. Then put 20 minute easy sand cement and a 2nd coat of Gardz and voila! Note to self next time use a dust extractor...Wallpaper and popcorn ceilings are my 2 most hated items. My wife is happy and now there is peace again. Until the next project...

[@ruddym2130]

Found this lady outstanding as I'm planning to do this myself. Thank you.

[@Radtechchick30]

The previous owner of my home put wallpaper on EVERYTHING!! DIRECTLY onto the drywall! Should I score first, or just do the steamer? Thanks for the great videos! You've given me hope! Lol

[@ThriftDiving]

Yeah, what's up with that?! Lol The only wallpaper I would ever consider doing now would be peelable! You can skip the scoring. Steam only. Some people said in the comments that fabric softener that you can spray works well, but I think steam is the way to go. No chemicals! :)

[@partlypaula]

A light lavender would look lovely :)

[@rtoland6707]

Thank you for doing it in real-time!

[@ThriftDiving]

Hope it helps you! 😁

[@audreywy1743]

I helped a friend decorate her daughter's room and we wallpapered paneling (we cut it down to look like huge wall art & added trim around it). She was able to remove it and hang it up again when they moved, just filled a few nail holes.

[@yolandarates3298]

I think pearl white. uff it remind it me when my mom had us removed the wall paper from the kichen we would come home from school on a Friday and ready to remove paper she liked to change wall paper every year, untill we got older and made her paint, but it didn't change there cuz every year we had to paint all the house inside and outside :-)

[@ThriftDiving]

Wow, every year?! Lol. That is hilarious! I bet your mom loves changing the furniture around too. My mom did that a lot!

[@debrabaum2020]

The heck with masculine color PINK,Pink,Pink🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@eros9077]

Enjoyed your video. Glad you used respirator during sanding too. Most people don't. As far as color...Please don't go with grey which seems to be uber popular these days. How about a lavender accent wall at the back of the closet with complementary creamy color everywhere else. You've probably already chosen a color though. Thanks again.

[@ThriftDiving]

Hi! I agree with you on gray. I am so "grayed' out now because everyone is using it. I'm actually going with a "blush pink" that I think (HOPE!) will look good!