In article , Reed wrote:
Sal Malva wrote:
What's the best to remove wallpaper? Thanks
2 Zinsser products....
stripper gel
Zinsser DIF
http://www.zinsser.com/product_detail.asp?ProductID=18
about $12 a gallon, used half gallon on 8' x 13' wall, single
layer heavy paper over painted dry wall.
Paper Tiger scoring tool
http://www.zinsser.com/product_detail.asp?ProductID=20
about $6
score the paper, more the better. Brush the gel on, let soak 15-20
min, paper slides off with a putty knife.
--reed
I'd add that you don't need to lean into the Paper Tiger; it works fine
with very little pressure. Don't ask me how I know...
Don't use a steamer or the paper on the drywall will come up. We also
used vinegar & water in a spray bottle.