This article was written by Erica Puisis, a freelance writer with expertise in researching and testing home products and appliances. She frequently covers interior design topics and is well aware of the struggle presented by changing trends and tastes when it comes to wallpaper. To find the best options for wallpaper removers, she considered specialized tools, along with solutions to cover the spectrum of products needed. While standard wallpaper scrapers have a single sheet of sharp metal, a heavy-duty scraper comes with a sharp blade attached to the end of a long piece of sturdy metal. These products are really effective when used in conjunction with the stripping solvent, however, you should be careful not to set the depth on the razors too deep, or you may damage the wall underneath the paper. It’s also a time-efficient way of removing wallpaper when you get into the rhythm of steaming one patch while you scrape the previously softened patch. Scraping Tools In contrast to Zinsser DIF Wallpaper Stripper, ordinary wallpaper removers, which merely wet the paper and the paste, require a lot of scraping and don't work well except on loose sections. Softened paste tends to build up on the scraper blades, blunting it and leading to wall gouging. Zinsser DIF Wallpaper Stripper eliminated damage to walls where removal of uncoated, water-permeable wallpaper was involved.

If you’re working on a huge job, or if you’re a decorator by trade, it may be worth investing in the Wagner Steamforce Pro. This is an industrial level steamer that still maintains a fairly small footprint. Hiring a contractor to carry out preparation work before decorating, or in fact, the entire redecoration itself is a sound choice. DIF® Wallpaper Stripper is the patented wallpaper stripper based on enzyme action for fast and easy ..MORE removal of wallcoverings. The B&D steamer has some wonderful safety features such as an automatic shut off if any overheating occurs and a safety valve to ensure no hot water escapes during use. Pros: A wallpaper stripping solvent is simply a stable liquid made from chemicals that you apply to your wallpaper covered walls to help break them down, ready to be scraped off.Some people, in a bid to save money, opt to create their own wallpaper remover. While this isn’t the recommended method (it’s always preferable to buy a product designed to strip wallpaper) there are some great guides for making your own wallpaper remover. Here’s the best one: If you’re seeking a chemical-free wallpaper remover, consider a steamer. While you can use a variety of steam cleaning machines to loosen wallpaper adhesive, we recommend using one with steaming plates specifically designed for the task. The Wagner 725 Wallpaper Steamer is easy to use, thanks to a total reach of 24 feet and a large and small steaming plate for wallpaper. This tool doesn’t need much of an introduction nor an explanation. Simply, it’s a sharp metal plate that scrapes the wallpaper from walls with ease. It’s evident that there are different options available to you for wallpaper removal, depending on your circumstances. Now, the actual pricing depends on a variety of factors such as the size of the room, the type of walls you have, the location of your property and of course the materials you want adorning your newly decorated room.

It benefits from a 5m cable and hose, an extra-large steaming plate and its 7.5L tank allows 90 minutes of steaming action. Due to its increased power, it takes longer to warm up at 18 minutes and is more expensive. Pros:

The larger steam plate measures 8 x 11 inches and is good for covering more surface area in a single pass. The small 3 x 6-inch steam plate is valuable, too, since it’s great for accessing corners or tight spaces. Both steam plates easily connect to the 12-foot-long hose that is designed to remain cool to the touch. It has a 1.3-gallon water reservoir that powers steam production for up to two hours, making it useful for even large jobs. There is no on/off switch, so you’ll have to unplug the steamer if you want to take a break while working on the task. The key to success for this wallpaper remover solvent is its bio-enzymatic formula. The active ingredients target wallpaper glue and dissolve it. Keep in mind that you’ll need to prep the surface by using a scoring tool to perforate the wallpaper before soaking it with this solution. While the formula isn’t fragrance-free, it has a mild citrus scent that isn’t overpowering or offensive to most users. DIF Wallpaper Stripper is the patented wallpaper stripper based on enzyme action for fast and easy removal of wall coverings. Scoring tools are handheld products that have small, protruding razors on the bottom. You use this tool to score or mark the tough to remove wallpaper, making several small cuts into the wallpaper and giving the chemical solution a way through to the adhesive.

Once scored, your chosen solution will seep directly into the adhesive, loosening it incredibly fast. It’s also pretty inexpensive for what it provides. Pros: Chemical solutions made explicitly for stripping wallpaper are ideal for layers of one or two papers, or if you’re planning to remove a smaller area of wallpaper, like on an old feature wall.

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When you rent a steamer, you will get an industrial version, meaning it will perform much better than usual household steamers. Using DIF® Wallpaper Stripper is better than attempting to remove wallpaper with hot water, vinegar and water, or other home brew solutions. DIF® requires no steamers, so you do not have to bear the cost, mess, difficulty, or danger associated with the use of wallpaper steamers. LESS