I've been busy doing some wallpaper stripping in a flat I just moved into. I've managed to remove the normal wallpaper and backing but the person whoever lived there before has put a border over the wallpaper and painted over it and not mater how hot or much soapy water I use I cannot scrap it off ?
Any ideas on how to remove this stuff ?
In message , Stephen writes
Can you scratch the surface?
Many years ago I had an early attempt at a glue spreader tool. This had a stiff steel blade with coarse triangular serrations and was ideal for scratching the paper surface without damaging the plaster.
You might be able to knock one up from a discarded hard point saw (using your angle grinder:-)
Water can then soak into the paper and soften the glue.
regards
Stephen submitted this idea :
Stanley knife and make lots of score marks through the paint onto the paper, to allow the water to penetrate.
Angle grinder? Pressure washer? ;-)
But seriously, score it well and use a steam stripper, Earlex or similar. Steam strippers are very effective, and with other accessories they can be useful for a lot of other household and DIY tasks.
Scrape a handsaw sideways across the painted paper, to scratch the paint. Spray water on it, allow to soak in then use a steamer.
Or a tiger claw that makes multiple holes in the border to let the water through. Ask about them in a proper decorating store.
Dave
Yes, they work very well, and you're less likely to damage the plaster with one of those.
Be careful with a steamer if the wall is plasterboard!
Or if the plaster is old and tired. It can pop the finish coat off.
SteveW
Or even at B&Q!:
David
In message , Stephen writes
Go forth and multiply.
My son, when small, loved peeling borders off, and I've no idea why :-)
Because even he thought they were hideous :)
Although my daughter was the same with the wallpaper in the hallway should loved picking it and pulling it!
Appreciate all the posts. I get a scorer and a steamer and hopefully that will get the suckers off!
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