Do you want to remove the border of an old wallpaper mural? You can easily remove wallpaper borders from your walls by following the instructions in this step-by-step guide.
How to remove wallpaper border? You need to prepare materials, then prepare the space, wet the wallpaper border, start to remove the wallpaper border, and clean the wall.
For more information, continue reading.
How to Remove a Wallpaper Border?
Unless you’re planning to paint over wallpaper, before selecting a new design for wallpapering a room, the old wallpaper border needs to be removed.
Here’s the most straightforward method for removing a wallpaper border.
You will need:
- A plastic sheet to protect flooring and furniture
- A spray bottle
- A wallpaper scraper or putty knife
- A bucket and sponge
Prepare the Space
In order to protect them, start by placing all of the furniture and any additional items in the center of the room.
Wet the Wallpaper Border
Spray warm water into an empty, clean spray bottle to slightly dampen the border. After 10 minutes, the glue holding the border in place should start to loosen.
Start to Remove the Wallpaper Border
Utilizing a putty knife or wallpaper scraper tool, carefully and slowly pull back the border paper.
Simply reapply the spray to any difficult-to-lift areas before repeating the previous step.
When you are able to get a sizable section to start peeling away, gently and steadily lift it off. As you pull away, you can always slide the scraper or putty knife under the paper.
Clean the Wall
After it’s all been taken down, make sure there is no glue residue left on the wall by wiping it with a clean sponge dipped in hot, soapy water. Then, let the wall dry.
How to Remove Wallpaper Glue?
After you’ve removed all of the paper from a wall, you’ll probably have sections or spots sticky with adhesive. Scrubbing the wall with hot, soapy water and a sponge or washcloth is the simplest way to get rid of them. Don’t be tempted to skip this step and just paint over it because you want to remove all of the residue from the walls. You run the risk of making a mess that won’t be suitable for painting or new papering.
Tips for Removing Really Old Wallpaper
The aforementioned advice and techniques can also be used to remove wallpaper that is many years old, but depending on whether it was professionally installed or not (professional installs are typically more difficult to remove than DIY jobs), you may need to put in a lot of extra effort. Older homes may have plaster walls rather than drywall, which is softer and more prone to gouging and moisture. If this is the case, take extra precautions.
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FAQs
Will Vinegar Remove Wallpaper Border?
Mixed with water, vinegar’s acetic acid helps to break up wallpaper adhesive. This technique can remove wallpaper from nearly any wall surface safely and effectively when used in conjunction with scoring the paper and a variety of soft scrapers.
What is the Best Homemade Wallpaper Remover?
You can try mixing your own wallpaper remover solutions, using either 1/3 vinegar to 2/3 hot water or 1/4 fabric softener to 3/4 hot water. Use a sponge or spray bottle to apply. When applying chemicals, start at the top of the wall and work your way down.
What is the Fastest Way to Strip Wallpaper?
Puncture the wallpaper with a scoring tool. Spray the paper with a bottle to soak it. Water should be sprayed into the slits to allow it to pass behind the covering. After waiting for about 10 minutes, use a putty knife to remove the paper.
Summary: How to Remove Wallpaper Border?
Start organizing the subsequent steps for your room once you have mastered the art of removing a wallpaper border and completed your project. Examine the walls for any holes or damage and fill in any gaps using joint compound or spackle. In order to make sure the walls are completely dry, it’s a good idea to wait a few days before beginning any new home improvement projects in the space.
You can paint, hang new wallpaper, or add a new wallpaper border after the old wallpaper border has been taken off. Depending on your style, you can either remove any remaining wallpaper or even paint over it if the room still has wallpaper underneath the border you removed.
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