Great video! Friendly tip I would recommend using a stiff putty knife to remove the wallpaper and not a flexible one because it will gouge the walls. Cheers!
So, what do you do for multiple paper layers or drywall instead of plaster? This only addressed the easiest of situations and only mentioned chemicals as plan 2 but not which chemicals for what situation.
general4str User very hot water and score the paper with a knife , but carefully not to deep as to score your walls and allow the water to penetrate allow to soak and scrape and repeat the process . You can even use fabric softener or dish soap mixed with your water . Oh and lady down plastic this is a very messy process.
If you’ve got multiple layers on top of drywall, your best bet is to just rip the whole wall out and re-Sheetrock it. By the time you buy the tools you need to get all the paper off and patch the drywall, you’ll save money by getting a few sheets of Sheetrock.
I use a 800 degree hot air blower ($20 harbor freight) and a 14 in 1 scraper. zero liquids, zero taping, zero prep time, zero steam machine, all natural... watch out that tip of the scraper can burn you though if your not carefull it took eight hours to do an entire guest bathroom properly and install new light fixture, re-caulk vanity... remove behind toilet... tough stuff folks, not for the uncommitted due to the patience required.
good old dish soap in the water works best vinager is good for washing down old varnish and paint work prior to re coat the paper was a low quality vinyl and you need to remove it before soaking in the backing paper good quality vinyl will come off in one peace a larger pump sprayer with a wand and hose is better as you do not need to climb steps to use and wet the tops also a filling knife works better to get under the paper sometimes as they are sharper but not for punching off paper most decorators will snap a filling knife to make a scraper
I have a bedroom with peeling paint. I thought maybe the former owners painted over wallpaper since I'm seeing seams in the paint, but when I peel the paint off with a putty knife, I can't tell what's behind it. I'm not seeing wallpaper, just a brown paper bag color. I really wish I could just primer the loose parts and repaint. Is that possible? I don't know what I'm doing. It sucks.
Sounds like wallpaper backing or it could be the lining from the drywall. If you can't remove it then give the wall a skim coat with plaster (wall mud) and sand down.
Home improvement and DIY show on PBS that's been on since 1979. If you've ever seen the sitcom Home Improvement, this is what they were parodying (Tim Taylor's character is supposed to be original host Bob Vila and Al Borland is supposed to be the similarly dressed Norm Abrams).
Much more difficult to remove from drywall. If the drywall was primed and painted before the wallpaper was installed, it won’t be as tough a job if it was installed directly to the drywall. You will still have areas where the drywall paper layer gets pulled away with the wallpaper as it is being removed. If that happens, you’ll have to seal the drywall (Roman Rx-35 PRO-999 Interior Drywall Repair and Sealer Primer) before you patch it, because if you don’t, the drywall patching compound will introduce moisture into the wall, potentially setting up a mold situation. If you’re dealing with the very sad situation of wallpaper installed directly onto unprimed or unsealed drywall, then maybe it’s best to remove the drywall altogether.
Good solution for plaster walls... but for drywall it's much harder to take off. Just remove everything and start from 0. Once that drywall paper is off, it's hard to do a good patching job.
I love this show; however, on Saturday mornings there's a program named "One Magnificent Morning" presenting TOH but there is an annoying female narrator constantly describing every physical detail in a hurriedly monotone manner that simply turns me off. Please get rid of her!
TerraTN ....Yes, the seams would show through the paint. Also, the moisture contained in any primer and/or paint may very likely activate the paste of the underlying wallpaper, causing it to soften, ripple, and pull away from the wall at the seams.
Great video! Friendly tip I would recommend using a stiff putty knife to remove the wallpaper and not a flexible one because it will gouge the walls. Cheers!
They forgot to tell you it took 2 hours to just do that one small section of wall....
Even once the paper is off the glue is still on and is a nightmare.
Some pros say it is cheaper to demo the sheetrock and install new. I agree
that wallpaper is gorgeous it actually hurts to watch the removal! lol but very informative!
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01/23/2020: Great tips. But, can I also add fabric softener to the vinegar and water with no toxic fumes?
Steamer does work better, working from top, down. It will come off in sheets most of the time. Much easier clean up too.
So, what do you do for multiple paper layers or drywall instead of plaster? This only addressed the easiest of situations and only mentioned chemicals as plan 2 but not which chemicals for what situation.
general4str User very hot water and score the paper with a knife , but carefully not to deep as to score your walls and allow the water to penetrate allow to soak and scrape and repeat the process . You can even use fabric softener or dish soap mixed with your water . Oh and lady down plastic this is a very messy process.
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If you’ve got multiple layers on top of drywall, your best bet is to just rip the whole wall out and re-Sheetrock it.
By the time you buy the tools you need to get all the paper off and patch the drywall, you’ll save money by getting a few sheets of Sheetrock.
I've watched this guy on previous shows and I'm not impressed!!!
Paper Tiger has always been the best option for me. I use the hottest water and dif. I've done up to three layers that way
Rent a wallpaper steamer, or if you have a clothing steamer use that. A lot easier comes off and sheets and less mess
Kevin, how did you like the refresher course? Ha, Ha.
I hate wallpaper. My house had wallpaper from the previous owner and It was a royal pain to remove.
I use a 800 degree hot air blower ($20 harbor freight) and a 14 in 1 scraper.
zero liquids, zero taping, zero prep time, zero steam machine, all natural...
watch out that tip of the scraper can burn you though if your not carefull it took eight hours to do an entire guest bathroom properly and install new light fixture, re-caulk vanity... remove behind toilet...
tough stuff folks, not for the uncommitted due to the patience required.
Sounds like a fire hazard
good old dish soap in the water works best vinager is good for washing down old varnish and paint work prior to re coat the paper was a low quality vinyl and you need to remove it before soaking in the backing paper good quality vinyl will come off in one peace a larger pump sprayer with a wand and hose is better as you do not need to climb steps to use and wet the tops also a filling knife works better to get under the paper sometimes as they are sharper but not for punching off paper most decorators will snap a filling knife to make a scraper
You got lucky on that one!
Very unrealistic. They should have done a real situation with 5 layers of paper and some mould too.
And where they stuck the first layer to bare drywall.
do it five times
Started my first patch ... partner is very discouraged
Mauro is the best!
Who is the host?
Best way I have found is a steamer. You can buy one for under 100 bucks or rent one.
Step 1: Apply painter's tape to entire wall
Step 2: Peel
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I have a bedroom with peeling paint. I thought maybe the former owners painted over wallpaper since I'm seeing seams in the paint, but when I peel the paint off with a putty knife, I can't tell what's behind it. I'm not seeing wallpaper, just a brown paper bag color. I really wish I could just primer the loose parts and repaint. Is that possible? I don't know what I'm doing. It sucks.
Sounds like wallpaper backing or it could be the lining from the drywall. If you can't remove it then give the wall a skim coat with plaster (wall mud) and sand down.
Just plain ole white vinegar used in the sprayer here??
Is this a tv show in the US? Production and video/audio quality is brilliant,
Yeah it’s This Old House. Been on TV for like 30 years
@@HackThePlanetNow I thought so, I'm from the UK so I didn't know, thanks
Home improvement and DIY show on PBS that's been on since 1979. If you've ever seen the sitcom Home Improvement, this is what they were parodying (Tim Taylor's character is supposed to be original host Bob Vila and Al Borland is supposed to be the similarly dressed Norm Abrams).
I am going through this now it's hell can t get off
Get a handheld steamer, plug in type. 25-35 bucks
Would the process be the same for drywall?
Much more difficult to remove from drywall. If the drywall was primed and painted before the wallpaper was installed, it won’t be as tough a job if it was installed directly to the drywall. You will still have areas where the drywall paper layer gets pulled away with the wallpaper as it is being removed. If that happens, you’ll have to seal the drywall (Roman Rx-35 PRO-999 Interior Drywall Repair and Sealer Primer) before you patch it, because if you don’t, the drywall patching compound will introduce moisture into the wall, potentially setting up a mold situation. If you’re dealing with the very sad situation of wallpaper installed directly onto unprimed or unsealed drywall, then maybe it’s best to remove the drywall altogether.
He didn't explain how to check the type of wall correctly
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Beautiful
Good solution for plaster walls... but for drywall it's much harder to take off. Just remove everything and start from 0. Once that drywall paper is off, it's hard to do a good patching job.
I’d like to watch the wallpaper episode that the first time they had Kevin
She’s pretty.
Legend has it, the house still stinks like vinegar to this day....
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So let me try and remove the first layer of wallpaypa.......
I prefer using one of those propane weed torches and burning it all off. Works great. You get a new house out of the deal too.
Best way is to use DIF concentrate wall paper remover. Mix with hot water and spray onto wall paper.
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So, acetic acid, hydrogen, and oxygen are not chemicals?
That’s a pain.
Shoot this is the long way... I'd rather steam it and pull!
"Good work Mary. Now let's work on removing jour clothes" -extended cut that nobody saw.
I love this show; however, on Saturday mornings there's a program named "One Magnificent Morning" presenting TOH but there is an annoying female narrator constantly describing every physical detail in a hurriedly monotone manner that simply turns me off. Please get rid of her!
Zorgo defused 4:27
Oh, the long drawn out methed.
If I'm paying you by the hour, you are doing it ASAP.
"No need for chemicals?" He literally just told her to use acid on the wall.
diluted vinegar is harmless hun
You should always use a full insulated screwdriver when unscrewing power outlets!!
He is not a painter. This is not the way to remove wallpaper. He made the woman fool and others too.... Loll what did I just watch
Wtf...
I would just paint over the paper
TerraTN ....Yes, the seams would show through the paint. Also, the moisture contained in any primer and/or paint may very likely activate the paste of the underlying wallpaper, causing it to soften, ripple, and pull away from the wall at the seams.
The previous owner of my house did that 30 years ago and it looks horrible. It's going to take ages to prepare my walls for painting them properly.
You can Always just paint over wallpaper
John Flandorffer that always looks bad. Take the time and do it right
You can if you wanna half ass it.
Whoever does that dastardly deed will be cursed to perdition.
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and you cant do NUTHIN about it
This is a good situation