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[Evie2004]

We are getting ready to remove wallpaper from our 2 hall ways to bedroom areas..pretty long areas, floor to ceiling, any recommendations for product that anyone has used, I know there is a premixed one in a spray bottle, 1 that you mix (☹️), someone told me to just use diluted vinegar & water..not looking forward to this job..thanks! 

[NicksmomESQ]

  Whenever I’ve removed wallpaper in the past I steamed it with a clothes steamer.It pealed right off. 

  Good luck!!! 👍 

[Nightowlz]

We used one of those paper tiger wallpaper scoring tools plus sprayed on Diff. You can get both at Lowe's or Home Depot.

The paper tiger has roller blades that puts small holes in the wallpaper. Spray the Diff on let it set so it can get behind the paper to loosen the glue.

It worked on the wallpaper we had.

[Kachina624]

A paper tiger is essential.  It allows the remover to soak into the glue to the paper can be removed.

[GCR18]

We've always used vinegar.  Growing up, my sister and I peeled miles of wallpaper.  😀

[Glitter51]

I just removed wallpaper from my daughters BR this past May. We used a product from Lowe’s called phirannah (sp), wallpaper remover spray. It worked like a charm. You spray it on and wait a few minutes then peel off. The tool I used to peel it  off with was a metal spatula. 

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@Evie2004 wrote:

We are getting ready to remove wallpaper from our 2 hall ways to bedroom areas..pretty long areas, floor to ceiling, any recommendations for product that anyone has used, I know there is a premixed one in a spray bottle, 1 that you mix (☹️), someone told me to just use diluted vinegar & water..not looking forward to this job..thanks! 

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I feel your pain!    We moved into our current house about 15 years ago and it was full of wallpaper--- country style, very outdated.

The wallpaper was put directly on the drywall, the drywall should have been primed, so when removing the wallpaper, I had to be careful not to damage the drywall.

I used hot hot water in a spray bottle and a putty knife to scrape.  Some of it came off easy, some didn't.   Some of the wallpaper was like 2 layers, the top layer came of easily, the bottom, not so much.  Then there was the border.   Once I got a small piece up, the rest pulled off fairly easily.

Because the hot water eventually soaked down to the drywall, I had to do the removing in stages, working on one wall, then moving to another, then back to the first.  

After getting all the wallpaper off, I wiped down the walls with a hot microfiber cloth to get the remaining glue, then primed.

[Dusty1]

@Evie2004 This is just my experience. My Mom & stepfather owned office buildings & we papered, painted & repapered...A LOT.

I tried all of the things sold for removing wallpaper & I have to agree with Gus Portokalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding).

Blue Windex is the thing. Spray the wallpaper. Go back & peel off whatever comes off. Sometimes sheets. Sometimes pieces. 

Spray again & remove more.

Wipe down the walls to get all of the glue off.

Never wallpaper, again! LOL

[Fressa]

I am in the middle of that project. I have plaster walls so if you do be careful with the scoring method. I'm using a steamer to remove most of it. The guest room has four layers on the walls so it's a challenge. I have used the vinegar and water spritz but I have allergies and am scent sensitive so it's not my favorite. I have seen "Rehab Addict" use a solution of fabric softener and water. Spray it on and let it soak overnight. Peel off the next day. That's my plan for this room. Currently steaming method is my favorite unless you have layers and layers. We have an older home and slowly are updating every room.

Good Luck!

[Abrowneyegirl]

This thread makes me smile with memories.

I have learned a wallpaper lesson the hard way:

properly prepped walls= easy WP removal

Improperly prepped walls= new dry wall.

I had a room in a previous home that had improperly prepped walls and after trying every product and tool I gave up and hired a professional.

After an hour they were packing up and leaving, I was thrilled, I thought they were done.  They told me to save my money and plan on having new drywall put up to cover the wallpaper or replace the current drywall.