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How A Las Vegas Handyman Removes Wallpaper

  
  
  

remove wallpaperRemoving wallpaper is a nasty job. There are so much uncertainty that is makes any Las Vegas handyman want to refuse the job. This is how I get good results.

Wallpaper usually comes off in 2 layers, the actual attractive surface, and the adhesive backed paper. Sometimes it comes off in one sheet, but don't count on it.

You can buy a wallpaper scoring tool which fits in the palm of your hand. Swirl this around on the paper to cut tiny perforations in the paper. The more perforations the better, so don't be bashful. Once you have scored the paper you can apply the enzyme solution. This is mixed with hot water and applied to the wall, which dissolves the adhesive. Follow the directions on the package, but generally you use a sponge and wipe it on the wall, wait for a period of time (15 minutes is common), then apply it again. After waiting some more you should be able to peel away at least the top layer.

If all you get off of the wall is the top layer, then apply some more of the solution and begin the process again. Sometimes if you use a plastic putty knife, you can get a corner lifted and begin goosing the paper off of the wall.

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