How to Remove Painted Wallpaper?

Hey there Riya,

A few years back, we bought a beautiful vintage home. But the only problem with the house was that the previous owner had painted over the wallpaper of the house, maybe because he found it difficult to remove the wallpaper altogether. It's safe to say that removing wallpaper that has been repainted over will require some elbow grease. When you begin the process, you may discover that there are multiple layers of paint, necessitating the installation of new drywall. But we consulted a few painters and got the wallpapers removed. I am going to share with you the best way to remove painted wallpaper here. So, continue reading.

How to remove painted wallpaper?

Wallpaper is a great way to dress up your walls and add a creative touch. Painting over wallpaper is a great alternative if you don't want to cover it with fresh wallpaper. However, if you want to give your walls a new lease on life, you ought to know how to strip painted wallpaper. Using DIY techniques, you may easily remove your old wallpaper. Stripping painted wallpaper is typically regarded to be a time-consuming operation that necessitates the use of various costly chemicals. To remove difficult wallpaper while maintaining your walls, you'll need to know a few key steps and resources.

How do you remove wallpaper that has been painted over?

• To begin, use a stiff wire brush or a wallpaper scoring tool to score the exterior coat of paint. Only use gentle pressure to avoid damaging your walls.

• Use a wallpaper stripper or a spray bottle filled with water, vinegar, and fabric softener to remove the wallpaper. Spray small functional pieces at a time to avoid wall damage. Allow a few minutes for the mixture to sink into the wallpaper.

• After that, you'll need a three-in-one scraper tool. Start scraping away with the sharpest edge to get under the painted wallpaper. Scraping in alternate directions is recommended.

These are the ways we used and found to be the best way to

remove painted wallpaper. I hope you find them good enough.