How to remove non-woven wallpaper and material on a different basis
How to remove non-woven wallpaper from the walls, many are thinking. This is done both at the stage of purchasing this material and at the stage of repair.
But there are options when several types of wallpaper are used in the apartment and today we will tell you how to remove almost all of their types. After all, this question concerns everyone throughout life. Also in the article you can see photos and videos that will help solve this issue.
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How to quickly remove old wallpaper
In most cases, old wallpaper is removed using water. With this method, dust does not accumulate, plaster does not pour from the wall. Remains of old glue are easily removed.
It is required to prepare a special liquid solution. By applying to the surface of the wallpaper, it moisturizes them and dissolves the dried glue.
So:
- The solution penetrates into the structure of covering the wallpaper, and they are removed without difficulty.. If you need to remove quickly, then you can use running water. Use a flower spray or a sponge for dishes to moisten the wallpaper. Wallpaper should be perfectly saturated with liquid. If this does not work, then repeat all the steps again.
- The approximate waiting time is about 25 minutes. At this time, the glue should soak and the wallpaper can be removed from the wall surface without any problems. In those places where the wallpaper remained, you need to get wet with water again.
- Impregnate the wallpaper should be gradually taking your time, moving from one part to another, while constantly checking how old wallpaper departs from the wall surface. Since if it is badly moistened, the water can dry quickly and prevent the adhesive layer from dissolving, and if it is abundantly wetted, the floor will be poured. Therefore, do the procedure carefully and without rushing.
- Remove old material from the seams. If in this place it dried up, then wet a little more. Use caution when removing wallpaper near outlets. It requires safety, turn off the electricity in the shield. Since liquid can get on the wires and cause a short circuit and, as a result, a fire.
Caution: To speed up the process of dismantling old material, spray a warm liquid, not ice.
- Often, old parts of the wallpaper must be removed using a spatula. Do this procedure carefully so as not to harm the wall. So that water is saturated in all layers of the old material, it is required to make small cuts on the material. Here you can not do without a wallpaper tiger. It is suitable for quickly cutting large areas of material.
- The main advantage of the wallpaper game does not damage the plaster. Since it has soft wheels. Then, when removing old material, no trace remains. Observing the simple rules of dismantling old wallpapers, speed up the preparatory work to repair the room.
How to remove non-woven wallpaper
Non-woven wallpaper how to remove now consider in more detail. They have special strength, because in the structure of the coating there is artificial fiber. Water penetrates poorly into the base, since the upper part, due to resistance to moisture, does not allow the absorption of liquid in any way.
Before the wetting procedure, cuts on the wallpaper are required. When working, use a roller with spikes or a wallpaper tiger. These tools can damage a lot of wallpaper material.
Attention: Applying wallpaper tiger in your work, you can not worry about damage to the wall surface. Its wheels easily cut only wallpaper material without harming the plaster or putty.
So:
- After making incisions, moisture penetrates into all layers of the old material without problems and softens the adhesive base. Dampen the wallpaper with the above method, leave them wet for 25 minutes. After gradually start to take them off.
- However, there was no desire to completely clean the surface of the wall panel from old material. If you want to update only the upper part, then use the dry method of dismantling.
- Non-woven wallpaper removed from the bottom up. It is required to pry off the upper part below and extend its top. They will be removed with a whole sheet, and the lower part will remain on the wall itself.
- If there are no flaws and in all places they do not leave the surface, then they can serve as the basis for a new material. If flaws are present, it is best to remove the bottom layer.
How to quickly remove the non-woven wallpaper you now choose. Let's immediately and consider other options for wallpaper and how to remove them.
How to remove vinyl wallpaper
When removing these wallpapers there is no difficulty. Since vinyl wallpapers are made by mixing vinyl film with paper.
- To remove the vinyl wallpaper from the wall surface it is necessary to make incisions with any convenient tool. After soaking it with water and waiting about 20 minutes for the moisture to permeate the polymer layer.
- After the top of the wallpaper, cut and pull the base onto you. Vinyl has high strength, which allows you to remove the base of the wallpaper completely. Do not tear to pieces, but if any residues remain then remove using a scraper. So as not to damage the top layer of plaster.
- Sometimes there are vinyl wallpapers that are heavier. Then the above method will not help. Here you have to resort to additional tools and do the removal work in stages.
- First remove the top of the vinyl wallpaper, then remove the bottom layer. It is removed using a special apparatus that easily removes the film, but does not harm the wall panel itself. The tool has self-sharpening discs, which can easily speed up dismantling.
There are also special devices that soften the old coating, and after that the wallpaper is separated from the surface without problems. This is shown in the photo.
How to remove washable wallpaper
Such wallpapers are problematic. To remove them from the wall, you need to stock up on additional tools.
So:
- Wallpaper has two layers. The inner layer is easily removed using a conventional method. Scratch the entire surface of the material. Dampen strongly with water. Leave on for 15 minutes, the water should be soaked. But the bottom layer will require no small effort.
- Since the wallpaper is washing, they are resistant to moisture, and water may not appear in the lower layer of wallpaper. If wallpaper is not removed with water, resort to steaming. Use an iron or steam generator. Steam one section after another. After this procedure, they should move away from the surface.
How to remove liquid wallpaper
Think how much you need remove liquid wallpaper. Because it is a very durable coating. It has versatility, it is enough just to repaint the surface in a different color scheme.
However, if a decision is made, and there is no desire to leave them. You need to understand what these wallpapers are.
So:
- Liquid wallpaper is reusable. Particles of viscose are added to their composition. After removal, they can be used again.
- If the wallpaper looks like decorative plaster, then you can not do without professional tools. Requires a grinder and a building hair dryer.The main drawback of the hairdryer is that it has high energy consumption.
You can try a simple method of removing liquid wallpaper from the surface.
- Prepare a warm fluid, spatula and scraper. Soak plenty of wallpaper with water and start using tools to remove them. However, for the work to be done faster, there is one trick.
- Dilute the liquid with Ceresit CT-17 soil and after 20 minutes you can remove it. If imperfections are present on the surface, it is necessary to putty the wall.
How to remove drywall wallpaper
This basis is applied for internal works. Allows you to create a flat surface without flaws. It is considered a high quality material for construction.
One of the drawbacks of drywall is poor removal of old material from the surface. Next, we describe a method by which you can remove them. Compliance with these rules will facilitate dismantling.
Attention: The problem of removing material from drywall is that the upper part consists of paper, which in no case can be damaged.
So:
- If putty is applied on the upper part, then the use of chemicals cannot be dispensed with. Only they can completely dissolve the glue base. Do not use a lot of water, this can harm the drywall, it will become deformed and will have to be replaced. And this will lead to new costs. Therefore, do everything carefully.
- The best way to dismantle and it is the cheapest. Buy one of the simple and cheap adhesives, spread it and apply it to the surface of the old material. Wait until the wallpaper swells and remove them. They will be removed without difficulty.
- When working, you can use a spatula, but carefully so as not to damage the surface. Sometimes a soil mixture is used. Old wallpapers absorb it well and one more advantage is that the surface is also primed.
How to easily remove old wallpaper from the walls
If the wallpaper material was glued once, the glue was high-quality and expensive, then there will be no problems with their removal. But most people used to paste some paper wallpapers onto others. What to do with it, what to do? Be patient! And follow our rules.
- Before starting work, moisten the surface of the old wallpaper with hot water. Perform this process better with a cloth or spray. Soaking the wallpaper in stages, one canvas after another.
- Do not try to soak the entire room with water at once, they will dry out. Remember the water should be in moderation, not a little and not a lot. A little water will not allow the wallpaper to soak and soften the glue base, and a lot of carts can harm the wall panel and floor.
How to shoot non-woven wallpaper and any other you now know. You just need to choose an acceptable option and do it yourself. Then the price of the work will not interest you. The instruction will help to do everything in the shortest possible time.
