Wall paper

[Dying_Angel]

Ive been given the task of stripping al the wall paper off the living room walls which is quite big.

Im using a little wall paper scrapper and water. Any one ave any tips on how to get the job done quicker?

Thanks

[__T]

Use the scraper to scrape crosses into the wall paper first, then a bit of hot water before scraping.

[griddlebone]

Hire a steamer!

[[Purple_Rain]]

Steamer. It takes minutes.

[Dying_Angel]

Thanks for the replies i shall try hot water.

Cant really afford to hire a steamer me, my sister and her bf are doing the room as a 25th wedding anniversary present for our and my sister has expensive taste so all the moneys gone on the wall paper, paint, carpets and furniture!

[crazykat]

No ideas but good luck with it :)

[angel of despair]

Good luck with doing it!

[Muir]

We always put vinegar in the water when doing it.

[FabulousMike]

What you want to do is score the paper first using your scraper (so the water can soak into the back of it).

In the water you want to use either soapy water (normal washing up stuff will do) or you can buy this stuff called sugar soap but washing up stuff is just as good.

What you want to do is soak the wall/paper for about 10-15 mins and it should be a lot easier for you, if you need soak it a few times.

I hope this makes sense, if you need other tips just PM I am a qualified painter and decorator.

[Bleeding Angel]

Heat up a kettle and put vinegar in the boiling water. Take a sponge and wet the wall, the hot water and vinegar will dissolve the wallpaper glue and make it come off so much easier with your scraper.

[Dying_Angel]

Thanks for all the replies!!