How to Remove Wallpaper From Unprimed Walls

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By Bryan Gray
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Remove Wallpaper From Unprimed Walls

Removing wallpaper from unprimed walls can be challenging. But with the right tools your walls will be wallpaper free in no time at all.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

wallpaper scoring tool

Some wallpapers have an almost waterproof like coating over the paper so it is best to make holes with a scoring tool to create a path for deactivating the glue. With a wallpaper remover scoring tool, begin scoring the wallpaper using a side to side motion.
Step 2

Begin adding a mixture of vinegar and hot water together (about 2 tablespoons per gallon of water)and apply it over the wallpaper with a sponge. The hotter the better so use heavy duty rubber gloves. Come back in a half hour and apply another hot water and vinegar application. You should start to see the wallpaper beginning to lift from the wall surface.
Step 3

Next, begin pulling off wallpaper from the wall which should come off fairly easily. Use a scraper to help you. You may have a few stubborn places where the wallpaper backing remains sticking to the wall.
Step 4

Go over any remaining wallpaper backing spots with your scoring tool. Then spray an enzymatic wallpaper remover on these spots. Wait 3 to 5 minutes and then theses spots will easily come off with your scraper. Clean off any glue residue with water and a sponge and you are done!

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