Removing Painted Wallpaper

RE: Removing Painted Wallpaper Post By Mildred (Guest Post) (10/06/2008) Is there a way besides using scaffolding to remove wallpaper from a stair ceiling. It's not as high as a standard stair ceiling, it's the stairs that goes into the basement. I removed the paper from the side walls and partly up the slant. Is there a certain tool with a long handle? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Painted Wallpaper Post By Daisy (Guest Post) (05/31/2008) I just want to know how to paint over painted wallpaper. I've painted my wall bright blue and I want to paint it a different colour without removing the wallpaper. Is there a way? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Painted Wallpaper Post by Christined (2) | (09/22/2005) Contact I have never tried this on painted paper but warm water mixed with fabric softner such as Downey takes it up well for me. It also leaves a lovely scent! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Painted Wallpaper Post by PICO (329) | (07/17/2005) Contact I HAVE TO AGREE WITH SYD. THE WALLPAPER WAS PUT PROBABLY PUT ON THE BARE DRY WALL. YES I DID THIS MYSELF, BUT THIS WAS BEFORE ALL THESE DECORATING SHOWS. YOU'RE GOING TO MAKE MORE OF A MESS TRYING TO REMOVE THE PAPER. IF IT IS A FLAT WALLPAPER(NO RAISED PATTERN), JUST PUT DRYWALL COMPOUND OVER ANY SEAMS THAT SHOW SAND AND PAINT. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Painted Wallpaper Post By syd (Guest Post) (07/16/2005) This is probably highly unlikely, but if the paper was put on the dry wall without painting ... there is nothing you can do but make a mess of trying to remove the paper. Then worry about repairing or replacing the dry wall. I have heard of this happening, especially where a homeowner may have made some renovations and tried to take shortcuts! Report Spam or Abuse Removing Old, Painted Wallpaper Post by ThriftyFun (3738) | (07/14/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Wallpaper is typically removed by wetting it down or steaming it. But the water won't penetrate if the papered wall has been painted. Remedy this by scratching through the paint with very coarse sandpaper or a wire brush; slashing a grid of cuts into the surface with a utility knife; dragging an old hacksaw blade sideways across the walls; or using a wallpaper scratcher made for the purpose and available at hardware stores. Before scraping off old wallpaper, spray it with a solution of hot water and about a tenth as much clear (distilled) vinegar. Use a plant mister with a big, comfortable squeeze handle. By joesgirl Report Spam or Abuse