How to Remove Wallpaper Glue From Plaster
Many older homes have plaster walls covered with wallpaper. To paint or perform other renovations on the walls, the wallpaper and wallpaper glue must first be removed. Luckily, removing wallpaper glue from plaster walls is an easy process for most people when they follow the correct strategy and use appropriate materials. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Mix 5 oz. of wallpaper stripper with 1 gallon of water into a pump sprayer.
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Spray the walls thoroughly with the mixture.
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Scrape off all wallpaper glue, using a broad knife. Use firm but gentle strokes, being careful not to chip the plaster.
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Empty the contents from the pump sprayer.
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Refill the pump sprayer with clean water.
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Spray the walls with the water.
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Wipe down the walls with a moist sponge to remove all remaining wallpaper glue. Repeatedly dip the sponge into a cup of water and wring it out to keep the sponge clean. Allow the walls to dry for at least 24 hours before painting or adding new wallpaper.
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