Everybody wants changes in life. If you are bored of old wall paper in your home or office, then you can easily remove it and fix new one. You may wonder how to remove the wall paper glue. It is easy if you follow the instructions specified below:
The best way to remove wall paper is to loosen the glue. Once you have removed the wall paper, apply DIF for 15 to 20 minutes to remove the wall paper glue completely. You can also use paper scraper to remove any glue residue and then wipe down the wall with a wet sponge.
The traditional method for removing wall paper glue is to use a steamer. You can rent a steamer from hardware store to loosen the wall paper and glue from the wall. It will provide effective results. However it will be quite messy and time consuming.
The best and cheap home remedy to remove wall paper glue is to use hot water and vinegar. This will work great though you need to take little effort. Apply the mixture of vinegar and hot water in the wall. Then scrap the glue. Wipe it off with a towel.
Another home tip to remove wall paper glue is to use an enzyme based wall paper remover and wet sponge. The enzyme based remover is available in all hardware stores and it will be available in either liquid or gel form. This will help you to remove the finest layer of glue in the wall without damaging the wall. You can us the remover just like paint. Apply two or three coats of the remover depending upon the strength of the glue in the wall. You can use a roller or brush to apply the remover. Then use a blade or small knife to scrape the dissolved glue.
The enzyme gel remover is safe and effective. However you need to wear gloves and eye glasses in order to protect yourself while removing the glue since the gel may spatter. In the corners and trim areas in the wall use a paint brush to apply the gel. Enzyme based gel remover dissolves the glue residues in the wall without making it messy. It is faster and easier. Your wall will appear clear within an hour and you can then again paste a new wall paper there.
Wall paper stripper is available in stores which you can use to remove the wall paper and the adhesive. There are number of brands available in the wall stripper. This will destroy the strength of the glue. Normally it will come in concentrate that can be mixed with warm water. You can use a sponge, garden sprayer or paint brush to apply this on the wall. It requires at least half an hour to remove the wall paper and the adhesive. Simply apply it and allow it to soak for some 20 to 30 minutes. Then rinse the wall thoroughly with water to remove any small part of glue. Then only your wall will be ready for redecoration.
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