Painting a house is a major consideration. This is usually
done to enhance the appearance and transform the mood of our living spaces. For
many, conceptualizing what comprises the palette is easy. The trouble with
painting a house is how we can actually make it perfect. One very particular
problem is how to remove the wall paper before you start.
Your room may be covered with
wallpaper from the ceiling down to the floor. How can you get rid of this so
you can start applying colors?
Before trying to remove the wallpaper,
be sure to have the following ready: a pail of water mixed with fabric
conditioner, a paint roller and pan, a sponge, a scraper, a spray bottle, rags,
and old newspapers.
Here are the
steps to remove wallpaper:
1. Cover the floor with old newspapers
taped just a little above the floor molding. Like when painting a house, this
will protect the floor from getting soaked. Tiny pieces of paper that’s
difficult to clean up can fall here, too.
2. Using the scraper, create holes and
slits on the wallpaper. This increase absorption of moisture and weaken the
adhesive. Be careful not to put so much force and scratch the wall as it may
require repair later.
3. Put ample amount of fabric
conditioner to the pan. Dip the paint roller and use it to moisten the wall
paper. It will help you control the amount of liquid used which may actually
damage the wall and floor.
4. Use the spray bottle filled with
fabric conditioner to moisten the areas near the corners. Like painting a house, this can’t be done
with the roller.
5. Repeat the application of the liquid
in areas where you think is necessary. Inspect the wall for areas that remain
unevenly wet.
6. Let the fabric conditioner soak in
for some time. Do not rush and start peeling right away. Wait until the paper
softens.
7. When the wall paper is soft enough to
be stripped, peel and scrape off the rest. Let the scraped wallpaper off onto
the newspaper taped to the molding. It will save you time from getting in and
out of the room which may in turn let the parts dry up.
8. After most of the parts are removed,
use a sponge dipped in warm water to get rid of the excess adhesive on the
wall.
9. After the result is achieved, roll up
the mess on the floor. Use the rags to wipe the moist that leaked.
Now that the wall paper is off, you are getting closer to
achieving that look for your space. Before you apply colors to your walls, be
sure to fill the holes and even the scratches. Do not just paint the areas
immediately or else it will only look novice. Remember, that for a home project
to look just as stunning as we want it to be, it takes preparation. Painting a
house isn’t that tough after all, is it?
