How to Remove Wallpaper Quickly & Easily

Home improvement expert Ron Hazelton demonstrates the quick and easy way to remove wallpaper from your walls. For more DIY videos and projects, visit http://www.ronhazelton.com.

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[ronhazelton]

The short answer is yes. However, it's important to prepare the paneling first. Probably the simplest way to do this is by applying wall liner, a heavy weight blank paper that will bridge over the paneling grooves and joints. A search for "wall liner" will yield several sources. The product is also carried by Amazon.

[ronhazelton]

No, I have not, it sounds like it would be worth a try, though. Many of the commercial products use enzymes that actually break down the paste and/or adhesive. The acetic acid in vinegar may do the same thing.

[ronhazelton]

Yes, patience is key. I like to say let the chemicals do all (or most) of the work.

[missymaddiful]

will this method still work if someone has applied a layer of paint to the wallpaper? it looks like in our kitchen someone may have just put up another layer of wallpaper over the original. they definitely painted over it though.

[TheDeepEndDesign]

thanks for the info... easier than i would have thought!

[luvmy3dawgs]

Thanks Ron

[Merkurio24]

@royaladam it's called a scourer or perforator

[happyhominoids]

you have to be patient, give the stripper time to do its work

give the stripper time to do its work

the stripper time to

stripper time

STRIPPER TIME!

[royaladam]

What is it called again? The one that looks like a red ball? A wallpaper preparation tool? 0:10

[napdrinkdance]

press 7

[lrd9999]

@dhunter48951 Paneling can be a fire hazard if there's no drywall either over or under it. I'd be inclined to drywall over it in that case, though I'll bet wallpaper would look fine on either.