How to Take a Wallpaper Border Off

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By Toelken
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Wallpaper Boarder

How to remove your old ugly wallpaper boarders easily.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Steam Machine

First if you own a steamer this is the easiest way to get the job done. You may be able to rent a steamer from a local rental store. If you don't own a steamer and don't want to rent one, there are other easy techniques to removing your wallpaper boarders.
Step 2

Spray Bottles

You can use just a spray bottle and water. Make sure the water you use in your spray bottle is very warm. You also may use a large sponge and a bucket of warm water. Steam, spray or sponge completely over the wallpaper boarder. Let the warm water work it's way into the paper.
Step 3

Broad Knife

Once you have soaked the boarder and let stand for about five minutes. Use a around a six inch broad knife or putty knife and begin to scrape at the edge of the boarder. The paper should actually start coming off pretty easily. If not steam,spray or sponge a little more.
Step 4

Stipping Boarders

The paper will come off and leave a paste on the wall. Scrape as much paste off the wall as possible with your broad knife. Then use a sponge and warm water to wipe down the paste. You may have to change the water often so you don't leave any paste residue which may distort any repainting.

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