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saveaquilt 02-02-2012 09:21 PM

Hi Karen, I a TSP fan also. Use it in the dishwasher and laundry for better cleaning. Could you give me ratios for using it to remove wall paper. I'm up against a tough job soon. Thanks so much. Beth

mrsmacka 02-04-2012 01:48 PM

I am one who goes "belly up " in any sort of fumes but the bleach one is so diluted it didn't affect me at all
I hadn't thought if the vinegar though ---- Good one !!!

kathome 02-04-2012 07:29 PM


Originally Posted by saveaquilt (Post 4937300)
Hi Karen, I a TSP fan also. Use it in the dishwasher and laundry for better cleaning. Could you give me ratios for using it to remove wall paper. I'm up against a tough job soon. Thanks so much. Beth

I couldn't remember, but I asked DH. He said, "double whatever it says on the box". We used a spray bottle and really drenched the paper and let it set till it was good and soaked in. The paper peeled off with the scraper like a banana peeling. But WHAT A MESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yuck. I don't like that job but it sure looks good when the project is all finished and purty..

mountain deb 02-06-2012 04:11 AM

I like Pam Riggs idea using fabric softner. I have some more walls that need stripped, as soon as I get inspired to do something with them. I sponged painted in the living room, now to start on the other rooms. The wallpapers are about 20 years old.

joysewer 02-20-2012 08:11 PM

We have always used fabric softener mixed in water and that works great......smells great too!!

LenaBeena 02-25-2012 07:06 PM

Wall paper removing fun............ NOT!!!
 
The fabric softener spray and paper tiger teeth worked best for me. The paper was put on the walls of the house when new and with no sizing or paint prep under it. It was a mess to remove, then to fill in the little gouges, then prime, then paint and finally new paper. But very nice when completed. I was told by experts not to paper over the old. Next time I will and save myself much time and effort. Hope all your attempts are much easier than mine were.

#1piecemaker 02-26-2012 04:09 AM

thanks for the tip. Never know when it might come in handy. My sister is buying a house and we plan on remodeling. Knowing this will come in handy!


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