Wallpaper Border Removal

[christinecmp]

hi there,

I have drywall that I am trying to remove vinyl wallpaper border from. It is about 15 years old. Any suggestions for removal with as little mess as possible?

CMJ

[Chris Nelson]

http://www.wallpaperinstaller.com/wallpaper_stripping.html

[papernpaste]

Try getting the vinyl surface to strip off, first. If you can get a corner up, peel off the vinyl surface from the backing. Then soak the paper backing with removal solution and let it work to losen the adhesive. A few soakings and time will losen the paper backing. This should be a piece of cake. If you can't get the vinyl surface to delaminate, use a Paper Tiger to perferate the vinyl surface, pressing only hard enough to perferate the vinyl and not perferate the wallboard, under it. Soak in a similar fashion and scrape or pull off, once you've given it time to break down the adhesive. I use Safe and Simple removal solution from California. If you do more than a little removal, it's worth the investment to purchase. They'll ship you a gallon and it goes a long way. Much more effective than "Over the Counter" removal formulas. Good luck.

[Chris Nelson]

They'll ship you a gallon and it goes a long way. Much more effective than "Over the Counter" removal formulas.

You got that right!:llama: