When making repairs, you need to know how to quickly remove old wallpaper from the walls. This is not at all difficult to do if you take into account simple recommendations.

Removing with a spatula is sometimes extremely simple.

Traditional ways

Smart tools make annoying and time-consuming process much easier

As you know, all wallpapers stretch when dry. Therefore, any unevenness, roughness can cause lagging of their base. Also, if the wall is covered in dust and has spots on the surface, chances are good that it will all end up on the new surface. Agree that the stain or smudge that has appeared will not decorate the room after the repair. You cannot be sure that new wallpaper sheets will stick well over old ones. Water-based adhesive, unevenly softens the old layer. As a result of this, bubbles form in one place, and the coating will be firmly adhered in the other. To avoid such a defect, it is better to play it safe by completely cleaning the wall.

Look for an old tag or label from a roll. It should contain symbols that indicate the type of removal: "Removed without residue", "Removed wet", "Delaminated when removed", "Embossing does not deform", "Double with an upper embossed layer". If there is no label left, then you can use universal methods.

Scratches made by "wallpaper tiger" make them much easier to remove

For fast process For removing old repairs, prepare two spatulas: narrow and wide. It is important that their edge is sharp, so it will easily enter the joints. The edges of the trowel can be sharpened with emery. You will need a special liquid, but you can use ordinary warm water. A household steam generator (steam mop) can greatly facilitate the work. To perforate the surface, you need a knife, a wallpaper tiger or a roller with needles. As auxiliary materials, you may need masking tape, plastic wrap, a drywall knife, a sponge and a bucket, paint roller 15-25 centimeters wide. The list of tools will differ depending on the scope of work and the type of wallpaper.

Before starting work, take care to protect the floor from wet and sticky pieces of paper. To do this, glue a plastic wrap to the skirting board around the entire perimeter of the room. It is best to do this with masking tape, as it adheres well, and does not leave marks when peeled off. It is also recommended to seal switches and sockets with masking tape so that no water gets into them. Having prepared the room, you can get to work.

Wallpaper removal technology

A spiked roller can be used before removal

It is more hygienic to remove with a wet method. So dust will not form, and with a strong layer of old glue, the plaster does not crumble, it is easier to remove the remnants of glue from the wall. Wet removal will require a special solution. After application, the wallpaper can be removed from the surface without difficulty. Tap water can be used for quick removal. Wet them with garden sprayer or a sponge. The liquid should be well absorbed. Repeat the procedure if necessary. Wait approximately 20 minutes. During this time, the water should soak the dried glue, the wallpaper will easily lag behind the surface. The places in which they did not lag behind must be re-wetted.

If you do not wet it too much, the water will quickly be absorbed, dry out, not having time to soak the glue. And if the surface of the canvases is moistened very abundantly, then the liquid flows down to the floor, because of which the surface of the walls will not have time to get wet as it should. Soak the canvases gradually, moving from one place to another, periodically checking how much the finishing material has moved away from the wall. It is better to tear off from the seam. If they are dry, moisten again. Special care is needed when removing old wallpaper around outlets, switches, electric meters, knife switches, and other electrical equipment. Observing safety precautions, disconnect the power supply, then loosen the fasteners.

Roller with spikes and long handle is used in hard-to-reach places, in rooms with high ceilings

In order for the work to go faster, use not cold, but hot water... Individual pieces of old coatings will need to be removed with a scraper. Do it carefully so as not to damage upper layer plaster. In order for moisture to better penetrate the paper base, small scratches and cuts need to be made on them. A wallpaper tiger is best suited for this. This tool allows you to quickly perforate large areas, thanks to the soft wheels, the putty or plaster is not damaged. After removing the canvas, no scratches remain on the wall. Compliance simple tips will help speed up work on internal renovation premises.

How to remove non-woven wallpaper

They consist of durable synthetic fibers, have a waterproof layer, so you need to make cuts or holes on the surface. After that, the wall is moistened with water using a sponge or spray. After 15 minutes, the glue swells, the wallpaper begins to move away from the wall.

How to remove vinyl wallpaper

Vinyl wallpaper is usually easy to remove, but making sure the surface is thoroughly cleaned is still necessary

These can be removed very easily. The coating is durable vinyl wrap connected to a paper base. To remove them, you need to scratch the surface with a knife, spatula or wallpaper tiger. When a sufficient number of cuts have appeared on them, moisten with water, wait 15-20 minutes. During this time, moisture will penetrate under the polymer layer, dissolving the glue. Then make a horizontal cut at the top, separate the edge by gently pulling the canvas. PVC is a durable material, so the wallpaper does not tear into pieces, but is separated by solid strips. If fragments of the paper layer remain on the wall, they must be moistened and removed with a spatula.

Sometimes vinyl sheets can be heavy, making it difficult to remove. In this case, it is better to remove them in layers. You will need a wallpaper tiger, a metal brush, and a needle roller. After removing the moisture-resistant protective layer with the tool, you must use a film remover equipped with self-sharpening discs. The device, in contact with the wall, perforates outer layer without damaging the wall.

How to remove washable wallpaper

They consist of two layers. The top one comes off quite easily, while the bottom stays firmly glued to the wall. Cloths are not afraid of moisture, so remove them in a simple way(soaking) will not work. You will need a pinion roller or scraper. Use the tools to make notches and then wet the entire surface. Water must penetrate well under the coating. Wait a while, try to remove them. If the water has not soaked the adhesive well, use a steam stripper. After steaming one area of ​​the surface, press the steam soleplate against the other. For quick removal, you can use a regular steam iron, which will replace your steam generator.

How to remove liquid wallpaper

Successful withdrawal liquid wallpaper manually based on a preliminary abundant wetting and subsequent thorough rinsing of the old coating

Take your time to remove this long-lasting, versatile cover. Perhaps it will be enough just to repaint the room. water-based paint... But if you decide to take them off, first you need to figure out what kind of canvases they are. They can be "reusable" with viscose pieces that are easy to soak. If they look like decorative plaster, use an industrial hair dryer or sander. The disadvantage of an industrial hair dryer is low performance and high energy consumption.

You can shoot them by hand... This requires warm water, a scraper and a spatula. Having soaked them well, you can start dismantling. The work can be facilitated by a proven method: it is necessary to add Ceresit CT-17 primer to the liquid and apply to the surface. After 5-10 minutes, you can start removing with a spatula. If irregularities remain on the wall, putty the wall.

How to remove wallpaper on drywall

Any type of wallpaper can be removed with chemicals, saving time and effort

Drywall is used for interior decoration premises. Thanks to him, you can even out all defects and irregularities. But, it has a drawback - it is difficult to remove old coatings from it.

The process of removing canvases from drywall is quite complicated. The drywall is covered with a paper layer on top, which cannot be damaged. If putty is applied, it is best to apply chemical agents that dissolve the wallpaper glue. Do not use a large number of water, as this will damage the outer layer of the drywall.

One of the most convenient ways Is a cheap glue. Dilute the cheapest wallpaper glue, apply to the wall. It dries for a very long time, as a result of which the materials swell and stretch. They can now be easily removed with a spatula. In some cases, a primer is used. It permeates paper well, does not evaporate as quickly as water. Using this method, you will also prime the surface at the same time. When removing glue residues with a spatula, be extremely careful not to damage the drywall sheet.

How to easily remove wallpaper from multiple layers

Sheets glued with high-quality glue in one layer are easy to remove. But what about old paper wallpaper that has been pasted several times? Before starting work, dampen the surface well with hot liquid. It is better to do this not with a spray, but with a sponge or rag. Moisten them gradually, one sheet at a time. You do not need to pay attention to the whole room at once, because during this time, the walls will have time to dry, and excessive moisture can damage the plaster layer.

If some areas could not be removed, use a special tool. Preparations Zinsser, ATLAS ALPAN, QUELYD DISSOUCOL have proven themselves well to speed up the glue removal process. Wallpaper remover is effective and safe.

When conducting renovation works the main step is to prepare the surface for applying a new coating. Before you start decorating the walls, you must completely remove the old layer of wallpaper. This procedure has its own characteristics. It often takes some effort. It is worth considering in more detail how to quickly and easily remove old wallpaper from the walls.

Traditional ways

Water is often used to remove old wallpaper. This is the simplest home cleaning method.

It is necessary to prepare the room before applying water to the walls of the room:

• It is necessary to turn off the electricity at the apartment electrical panel.
• All sockets and switches in the room must be sealed with masking tape.
• It is advisable to cover furniture, floor, doors and windows plastic wrap to avoid contamination of surfaces.
• The old coating needs to be wetted hot water... For the best effect, you can add dishwashing gel to the water.
• After the initial application of the solution to the surface, it is necessary to wait fifteen minutes, then repeat the procedure.
• After re-processing soapy water the coating should begin to swell. Prying the edges of the swollen wallpaper with a metal spatula from below, you can begin to gently tear off the canvas.

It is far from always possible to remove the old coating with whole canvases. The remaining pieces can be cleaned sandpaper... If the wallpaper is quite old, it already flies off concrete walls, then it can be easily and quickly removed without the use of water.

It is enough to grab the detached edge of the wallpaper with your hands or with a spatula, and then remove the canvas from the wall.

Instruments

Removing old wallpaper can be cumbersome. Before starting the main work, it is necessary to prepare all the necessary documents in advance.

The following tools may be needed to remove old wall covering:

• Metal spatula. With help this instrument it is convenient to pry on layers of wallpaper for later removal.
• Painting scraper.
• Needle roller. It is used to break the integrity of the wallpaper covering, which improves the moisture permeability of the material.
• Wallpaper "tiger". It is used for the same purposes as a needle roller.
• Household steam generator
• A spray bottle will make it easier to apply the soapy solution to the surface.
• Foam sponge or soft cloth.

• Bucket.
• Polyethylene film.
• Masking tape.
• Iron. The wallpaper does not need to be moistened with water. Cleaning with steam is an equally effective method: it is enough to lean a damp cloth against an old layer of wallpaper and iron the area with an iron.
• Metal brush.
• Sandpaper.

If it is necessary to peel off the covering from the ceiling, then a step-ladder should be prepared. Do not forget about your own protection from dirt and dust. Prepare gloves, a hat and goggles in advance.

Special formulations

Manufacturers of adhesive mixtures produce special products for removing wallpaper from walls and ceilings. Such mixtures are able to penetrate deeply into the structure of the wallpaper material. They allow without extra effort peel off the old layer. The method of making the solution is always indicated by the manufacturer on the package. For a special agent to work more effectively, you can mix it with adhesive mixture for wallpaper. The surface is treated with the resulting composition.

After the walls are completely dry, you can remove the old coating without applying special efforts.

Work order

When removing the old coating, it must be borne in mind that dust and putty will fly off the walls along with the pieces of wallpaper. Before starting work, you should take care of protection from dust and dirt. Save various surfaces and furniture from dirt can be used with polyethylene. Do not forget about personal protective equipment: a headband, gloves, construction goggles.

The electricity in the apartment should be turned off during the work.

Further order the work carried out depends on the method that you have chosen to remove the old layer of wallpaper.

The following general stages of the old coating removal process can be distinguished:

• The old wallpaper layer must be properly prepared. In the case of double-layer wallpaper, you must first peel off the top layer. Then the coating is wetted with water, a special compound, treated with steam - you need to choose one thing. It is not necessary to soak the entire surface immediately. It is enough to start with a small section of the wall.
• After processing with special agents or water, you need to wait a while so that the moisture is better absorbed into the coating. When the wallpaper is swollen, you can start ripping it off the wall.
• Using a metal spatula or knife, pry off the edge of the wallpaper that is behind the wall and pull it. It is better to do this from below, starting from the floor.
• With good surface pre-treatment, the wallpaper should be removed in one piece, but often small fragments of the wallpaper cover remain on the wall. They can be re-moistened or sanded off.

Features by the type of basis of the canvas

On modern market finishing materials there is a wide range of wallpaper coverings. Wallpaper is made from the most various materials... Some of the subtleties of the process of removing canvases from walls and ceilings will depend on the specific type of wallpaper covering.

Non-woven

Non-woven wallpaper is made from cellulose fiber and special additives. Non-woven fabric has a strong structure similar to fabric. This material is resistant to moisture and tearing. The top layer of the coating can be removed easily. It is enough to grab the edge of the wallpaper, and then tear off the canvas from the bottom layer. New wallpaper can be glued onto the remaining base.

Peeling off waterproof non-woven wallpaper is not easy at all. First, the top layer is removed, after which it is necessary to remove the base. The easiest method is to soak the surface with warm soapy water, then remove the bottom layer with a spatula. Washable non-woven models can be removed with a steam generator. Steam high temperature softens the glue, after which you can easily remove the covering from the wall with whole canvases.

Paper

It is not so easy to remove old paper wallpaper from the wall. Such material tears very easily, so it will not be possible to remove the wallpaper with whole canvases. Cuts can be made on the paper cover. Moisten the surface with water. It is also possible to prepare a special solution. To prepare the soaking solution, it is sufficient to warm water dilute vinegar or dishwashing gel. Within twenty minutes, the wallpaper should begin to swell. After that, you can start removing the pieces of paper from the wall.

In the event that the wallpaper was glued with a PVA mixture, you will have to resort to a more radical method of cleaning the surface. The coating must be removed using a drill with a metal brush attachment. Most effective remedy special mixtures are used to remove paper wallpaper; steam treatment can also be applied. Painted paper wallpaper can be cleaned with a steam generator. First, you must try to at least partially remove the top layer of paint.

To impart moisture-proof properties to the coating, paper wallpapers are often varnished. If varnish was used, then the procedure for cleaning the walls requires more effort and time. To remove such wallpaper, you must first sand the top layer with sandpaper. After removing the varnish, the surface can be soaked the usual way, then remove the wallpaper with a spatula.

Vinyl

Vinyl wallpaper is a two-layer material. The bottom layer is made of paper or non-woven fabric. The upper vinyl layer is made of PVC. It is different high level moisture resistance. It takes a lot of effort to remove this coating using the standard wetting method. To make it easier for moisture to access the bottom layer of the wallpaper, it is necessary to break the integrity of the vinyl covering with a tiger wallpaper. Then you need to moisten the wallpaper material well with warm water, remove the coating with a metal spatula.

PVC wallpaper can be removed well after surface treatment with steam. This method requires a steam generator or iron. The steam will soften the adhesive layer, allowing you to effortlessly remove the wallpaper from the wall. In more difficult cases, when vinyl covering difficult to remove, it is worth using special store tools for removing wallpaper. Such a tool must be mixed with wallpaper adhesive, applied to the walls, and kept for three hours. The wallpaper will be easily removable with solid canvases.

Liquid

Liquid wallpaper can be easily removed from the surface. It is necessary to clean the coating gradually, breaking the entire surface into small areas... A small area is well wetted with water or a special agent. The liquid should be well absorbed into the structure of liquid wallpaper. To do this, it is enough to wait about ten minutes.

After the layer of liquid wallpaper is soaked, it can be easily cleaned off with a metal spatula, paint scraper. You can also use a hair dryer to remove this type of coating.

Using this tool, it is necessary to warm up the wallpaper cover well, after which the wallpaper layer can be easily cleaned off with a spatula.

Self-adhesive

Self-adhesive wallpaper is Pvc film with a layer of dry glue applied to the back. Most types of self-adhesive coatings are easily removed from the surface without the use of any special methods and means. If the film cannot be easily peeled off the surface, then you can moisten the coating with hot water. Adhesive composition under the wallpaper it should soften in a few minutes, after which you can clean off the film with a spatula. The most effective tool for removing self-adhesive wallpaper is a hair dryer. Under the influence of hot air, the coating will soften and begin to lag behind the wall.

Dismantling from drywall

The difficulty in removing the old layer of wallpaper from drywall is that such material absorbs moisture well. This leads to surface deformation. The outer layer of drywall is made up of sheets of paper glued to each other. This layer must be left intact when removing the wallpaper. A simple method of soaking wallpaper with soapy water will not work in this case. It is necessary to use special agents that affect the wallpaper glue.

Clear wallpaper with plasterboard surface you can use an iron with a steaming function. This procedure takes a long time, but it allows you to clean off the old coating without damaging the drywall. If you are faced with the task of removing non-woven wallpaper from drywall, then this procedure will not be difficult. The upper non-woven layer can be easily peeled off the wall.

Some people decide to skip the process of removing old wallpaper and stick new ones on top of them, but this should not be done. There are a number of reasons for this:

If you leave old wallpaper on the walls, then, subsequently, the surface for gluing may be uneven, and appearance new wallpaper unsatisfactory

New wallpapers glued on top of old ones may come off due to their heavy weight.

Over time, mold can form under old wallpaper, so it is best to remove them to get rid of bacteria.

Preparatory work

Before you start removing wallpaper, you need to prepare the room. To begin with, the room in which the work will take place should be covered with plastic wrap and attached with masking tape to the baseboards.

In addition, it is imperative to turn off the power supply in the room so that a short circuit does not occur. We also advise you to tape all sockets and switches with tape.

Ways to remove old wallpaper from walls

There are three ways to strip old wallpaper from wall surfaces.

To begin with, small cuts should be made on the surface of the wallpaper so that the liquid completely soaks the wallpaper. Then the surface of the wallpaper is moistened with water and left for a while. After that, the old coating is removed with a spatula.

Instead of water, you can use special liquids to remove wallpaper. Note that such funds are absolutely harmless to humans. First, you need to dilute the wallpaper remover with water, and then apply it to the old coating (you do not need to make any cuts). After a few minutes, you can easily remove the old wallpaper with a spatula.

If you are lucky enough to have a steam generator on your farm, then this method is perfect for you. You can also use a steaming iron. When treating old wallpaper with steam, the glue under them swells, and the canvas can be easily removed from the wall.

If the glue that was used does not dissolve with water or special liquids, then the wallpaper will have to be scraped off with a spatula or grinder... Note that the spatula must be sharpened.

Important! When removing wallpaper in this way, take care of respiratory protection and cover the furniture in the room.

How to quickly strip old wallpaper

Since there is a wide variety, the methods for removing them are slightly different.

Removing paper wallpaper

To just moisten them with water or a special liquid will be enough. First, apply the liquid to the surface of the wallpaper using a sponge or spray. Repeat the process twice with an interval of 15-20 minutes.

Then, using a spatula, lift the wallpaper strip, starting from the seams. If in some places the wallpaper does not detach well from the wall, repeat the wetting procedure.

Since they consist of two layers, horizontal cuts must be made on the surface before wetting them. Once the top layer of vinyl wallpaper is sufficiently wet, it can be easily peeled off the backing sheet. To do this, pull the wallpaper away from the wall with a uniform movement, starting from the bottom corners of the wallpaper strip.

If the bottom layer of vinyl wallpaper remains in good condition and is firmly glued to the wall, then it can be left as a backing for new wallpaper. V otherwise, this layer is also moistened with water and scraped off with a spatula.

Since they are composed of synthetic fibers, they are more durable material than paper wallpapers and take longer to soak. As with vinyl wallpaper, in them, first, you also need to make cuts, and then do the same steps as with ordinary paper wallpaper.

Since washable wallpaper consists of two layers, it is first necessary to break the integrity of the upper waterproof. This can be done with a wire brush or a toothed roller. You just need to walk the appropriate tool over the surface, and then proceed to wetting with water.

The procedure for exposure to water may have to be repeated several times, and after that, using a spatula, you can remove the wallpaper from the wall. You can also use a steam generator instead of water.

To begin with, we note that they can be used several times after they are removed from the wall.

To remove such wallpaper from the surface of the walls, they should also be moistened abundantly with warm water, and then cleaned off with a scraper or metal spatula.

How to remove wallpaper from drywall

The process presents some difficulties, since this material is covered with a paper layer. If the surface of the drywall has been covered, we advise you to use a special liquid for removing the wallpaper to remove the wallpaper.

Important! If the drywall was not covered with a primer before pasting the old wallpaper, then it is almost impossible to remove the wallpaper from it without damaging the paper layer.

The easiest way to remove old wallpaper from drywall is to use wallpaper glue. You just need to apply it to the surface of the wallpaper and wait until it swells. After that, the wallpaper can be easily removed from the wall with a spatula. You can also steam old wallpaper on drywall.

Important! If PVA glue was used to glue the old wallpaper, then the drywall sheets will need to be replaced or try to remove the wallpaper along with a layer of cardboard. This process must be carried out with a paint knife, and plasterboard sheets, subsequently, should be putty and primed.

Starting a renovation and don't know how to remove your old wallpaper? At first glance, there is nothing complicated in this, but each type of wallpaper material requires its own, special approach.

In this article, we will look at some quick and effective ways to get rid of old coverings, depending on the type of wallpaper.

We remove wallpaper in the traditional way

The easiest and most proven way to get rid of old wallpaper is to use water. First of all, turn off the power in the apartment, and then cover the sockets and switches with masking tape. To make cleaning easier after renovation, cover the floor with plastic wrap and tape it so that all dust and debris falls on it.

It is necessary to soak the wallpaper with hot water and dishwashing detergent. Wait 10-20 minutes and wet again. When the wallpaper is swollen, they are removed with a spatula, starting from the bottom, prying the edge of the canvas and removing it. Please note that it is not necessary to process the entire wall as a whole, it is better to wet only part of the wall, during this time the old coating will not have time to dry. The remnants of wallpaper can be wiped off with coarse-grained sandpaper, but so as not to damage the putty.

How to remove non-woven wallpaper

This type of wallpaper consists of two layers: the lower one made of cellulose and the upper one made of synthetic fibers. Usually the top layer separates well from paper base, just pick up a piece of non-woven fabric from below.

First, try removing this material with a dampener. If in this way it was not possible to remove the wall decoration, then try using the "wallpaper tiger". This is a special device capable of perforating wallpaper without damaging the putty layer. It is even easier to make notches on the surface using the sharp tip of a spatula or a spiked roller. This is done so that moisture penetrates inside and reaches the paper layer, since the non-woven fabric repels water. Wallpaper can be moistened with water or vinegar solution and can be easily removed as described above.

How to remove vinyl wallpaper

Vinyl wallpaper is a combination of two layers: the upper one, covered with polyvinyl chloride, and the lower one, woven or paper. PVC makes the surface water-repellent. Most often, these wallpapers are glued to PVA, which is very difficult to remove. Water and special fluids will not help here.

In this case, use mechanical method cleaning - a sander. To begin with, remove the wallpaper with a spatula, and then, firmly pressing the sander against the wall surface, remove the remaining fragments. Please note that this method generates a lot of dust, therefore it is necessary to use a respirator and protective goggles. If you don't have a sander, you can use a piece of coarse sandpaper.

The subtleties of removing washable wallpaper

Washable wallpaper does not allow water to pass through, so it is impossible to remove it using the traditional method (soaking). But there is another way - to use a steam generator. Under the influence of hot steam, cellulose and glue swell and simply move away from the wall. In the event that you do not have a steam generator or an iron with a steamer in your house, you can use a damp cloth. To do this, attach it to the wall and iron it with a hot iron. Thus, you process the entire wall. After that, pry the edge of the wallpaper with a spatula and remove it. They should easily move away from the wall, entirely.

Secrets of removing liquid wallpaper

It is very easy to remove liquid wallpaper - just wet the surface with water, let the material swell, and you can remove the coating with a scraper or a wide spatula. If a thick layer of coating was applied, then the surface should be wetted several times. Liquid wallpaper is convenient because it can be repeatedly applied to the wall. To do this, it is enough to dry the removed coating, and when used again, simply wet it with water and reapply it to the surface.

If the liquid wallpaper contained a lot of gypsum and adhesive, then they can be removed with construction hair dryer... To do this, they heat the surface of the wall, and after the material begins to crack from exposure to hot air, remove it with a spatula.

How to clean old wallpaper from drywall

If, before pasting the old wallpaper, the drywall was initially putty, then to remove the wallpaper, you can use special chemical agents that dissolve the wallpaper glue well. But keep in mind that such a solution is diluted with water, so it cannot be used in large quantities... The fact is that drywall itself easily absorbs moisture, while losing its strength and deforming.

Another way is to use the cheapest wallpaper glue. Dilute it and apply to the surface, evenly. It dries for a long time and at the same time pulls the material, which is why the wallpaper easily leaves the wall.

If none of the methods came up, then you can remove the wallpaper with the top layer of drywall. Since it consists of glued sheets of paper, it is enough to simply pick up the topmost one and carefully separate it using a molar knife.

Cleaning the wall from old wallpaper - painstaking process but it won't take long. Be sure to remove any glue and paper left over to keep your new wallpaper looking good and lasting.

Previously, people did not particularly bother and, if desired, just over the old ones. The canvases were made of paper, so no bubbles, bumps or spots were formed during such installation. As a result, in some apartments, you can find from 2-3 to 8 or more layers of old wallpaper. To inflict modern coating, we will have to get rid of all this, and here many difficulties await. We've put together some effective ways to remove old wallpaper from your walls quickly and easily, whether it's paper, vinyl or washable.

Why is it better not to glue new wallpapers onto old ones?

In the old days, when the wallpaper was completely paper without any protective films and coatings, it was possible to glue new wallpaper onto the old smooth, undeformed, but simply boring, coating with a clear conscience. Sometimes there are so many layers of old wallpaper that it is possible to determine the number of repairs and recall different periods in the life of the owners using them, like the rings of trees. If on top of the old Soviet and miraculously surviving paper wallpaper you are going to glue it again, then you can take the risk and do without the dismantling procedure. In all other cases, it is better not to do this.

Firstly, if you are planning, or any other finish, then the layer of old wallpaper must be removed without fail. Secondly, even if you are going to glue the wallpaper again, then when applying one layer to another, you can get lagging behind the new layer, wrinkles, blisters and other defects... This is due to the fact that the old layer may no longer adhere very well, and then there is an increased load. What's more, the glue you use will soften the old wallpaper layer. As a result, the drying process will be delayed, and if the wallpaper is different in quality in two layers, then the lagging behind the walls cannot be avoided.

• It is great if you still have labels from the rolls, where the type of dismantling is indicated, for example, “removed wet” or “delaminated when removed”.
• Before you start removing old wallpaper, remember how it was pasted. If it was the one that was applied to, then, most likely, the whole dismantling process will not be very difficult.
• Problems can arise if the wallpaper was glued with a non-standard glue, for example, PVA, or mounted on an unsuitable surface. The most difficult surface is considered to be non-putty drywall.
• Some difficulties may arise if the top layer does not absorb moisture (vinyl and washable wallpaper), but even for this case they were invented effective ways.

In any case, remember that nothing is impossible. Many ways have been thought of how to remove old wallpaper from the walls, it just might take a little more effort than planned.

How do I prepare to take off my wallpaper?

Removing old wallpaper is often a messy process. Plaster will fall, spray of water and some special means, so it's better to prepare the room in advance:

The last point is the most interesting. What kind of accessories may be needed in the process of removing wallpaper? Here's a list:

• two sharp spatulas of different sizes;
• bucket, water, detergent;
• sponges, roller, rags;
• garbage collection bags;
• gloves;
• ladder;
• perforation roller, wallpaper tiger, knife;
• special wallpaper remover / steam iron and cloth flap.

The set of tools can be reduced or expanded depending on the chosen method.

# 1. We remove the wallpaper with our bare hands

This is an option for those lucky ones who have old wallpaper is already moving away from the walls by itself... To remove the old canvases, it is enough to pull on the upper edge, and if some parts do not lend themselves, then pry them with a spatula or knife. The wallpaper strips may come off entirely. The old wallpaper, most likely, has already lost its strength, so you should not pull it so that the canvas does not crumble. Shoot carefully. If in some place the wallpaper is securely attached, then pry it off with a knife or spatula. If this does not help, then use one of the following methods.

# 2. The traditional way: removing wallpaper with water

The wet method works in most cases. Moreover, it is more hygienic compared to the previous version, as less dust will be generated in the process. The procedure is as follows:

This method is ideal for paper wallpapers: single-layer ones are soaked in literally 5-7 minutes and are perfectly removed from top to bottom, two-layer ones will take 10-15 minutes, and only the top layer can be removed. If you are going to glue the wallpaper, then the bottom layer of the old ones can be left. If not, then the procedure will have to be repeated. In the case of paper wallpaper covered with a protective moisture-resistant film, as well as in the case of vinyl, non-woven and washable wallpaper, you will have to try a little more. At a minimum, perforate, and as a maximum, use special compounds and other tricks.

No. 3. We use a special liquid for removing wallpaper

If the wallpaper is glued tightly, or you just don’t want to waste time and effort soaking it with water, then you can take special composition for removing wallpaper. Such products are inexpensive, non-toxic, they are absorbed into the structure of the wallpaper much better than just water or water and soap.

Procedure:

No. 4. Steam method

Most regular iron A steam iron or steam generator can help deal with old wallpaper:

No. 5. "Mole" versus wallpaper

The following method is often used in construction. He is a variation traditional method removing wallpaper by soaking. If the wallpaper is glued firmly, then dissolve the Mole pipe cleaner in warm water. For 1 part of "Mole" add 2 parts of water. With the help of a roller, this solution is applied to the wallpaper, and after 5-10 minutes the wallpaper should come off in whole canvases. Efficiency this method at a height, just moisten the wallpaper very carefully and act with gloves.

No. 6. How to remove wallpaper glued to PVA

PVA glue is a water-insoluble composition, therefore traditional ways they take him badly. You can try to add to water laundry soap or vinegar, or both together, or you can do it in a slightly different way.

Proceed with a spatula and sander. Using a spatula, try to carefully remove those parts of the wallpaper that lend themselves to. Leftovers and large pieces can be removed with a sander, but in this case it is worth remembering that you are taking the risk of damaging the underlying surface. Most likely, after completion of the work, you will have to level the walls.

Also, do not forget about the most effective way - steaming.

No. 7. How to remove vinyl wallpaper

No. 9. How to remove washable wallpaper?

No. 11. How to remove wallpaper from drywall?

Many complain that the old Soviet paper wallpaper has literally eaten into the walls and cannot be removed by water or steam. If all methods have been tried, and some of the wallpaper remained firmly glued to the walls, then such a half-prepared wall can be putty to level the surface for subsequent finishing. If the remnants of the old wallpaper are held tightly, then there will be nothing under the putty, and they will not affect the new coating in any way.

Wall treatment after wallpaper removal

When all the work is completed and the walls have been cleared of the last piece of old wallpaper, it is time to assess the condition of the surface. In most cases, part of the plaster is removed from the canvases, so the wall can hardly boast of perfect evenness. Before proceeding with finishing, its surface must be carefully prepared.

Previously, there was a misconception that there is no particular need to bother with the preparation of walls under. Alas, there are still fans of this opinion. It is easy to guess that as a result of this approach, they do not get a very high quality finish, even if they chose high quality wallpaper... An unprepared wall contains that even the most dense wallpaper cannot hide. Such a surface is more porous, which means that the wallpaper glue will take several times more, and the adhesion will be worse. Cracks on walls in contact with the street can even cause mold to develop.

Whatever the subsequent wall decoration(wallpaper, painting, decorative plaster etc.), the list of measures for surface preparation will be approximately the same:

• primary priming of walls necessary to improve grip finishing material with a wall, reduce the degree of moisture absorption (saving paint, glue), speed up the drying process of the putty. apply, in hard-to-reach places you can use a brush. If you see that somewhere the composition is absorbed into the wall literally before our eyes, it is better to apply a second layer;

Primer Glims DeepPrime Primer Glims DeepPrime Primer and, which allows not only to strengthen the base, improve adhesion and save paint or glue, but also to protect the surface from the appearance of mold and mildew due to the antiseptic included in the composition. The primer can be applied to almost any surface, it dries quickly (4 hours) and has a low consumption (0.08-0.2 kg / m 2).

• plaster not always necessary. If the surface of the wall does not contain deep pits, drops and other defects, and you plan to glue dense enough vinyl or non-woven wallpaper, then it will be enough to putty some irregularities. If the defects are significant, thin wallpaper or paint will be used, then you will have to use plaster first. For brick walls use a cement-sand composition, for concrete it is more suitable gypsum plaster... It is most convenient to use ready-made mixtures that require only the addition of water. Dedicated to wall plastering technology;
• putty it is better not to be neglected. It allows you to reduce the roughness of the walls, ideally level the surface, which will have a positive effect on the quality of the subsequent finish. ... If you carry out all the work with your own hands, then it is better to take a gypsum composition - it is easier to apply than cement. Putty is applied with spatulas, and the finishing layer can not be applied if thick wallpaper is glued, decorative plaster is applied or ceramic tiles are installed;
• re-priming will allow you to finally prepare the surface for subsequent finishing. This time, the composition should go much less.

Remember to let each layer you apply dry well. The data on the time of complete drying will be indicated on the package.