THREE EASY STEPS FOR REMOVING OLD WALLPAPER

Love the look of new wallpaper, but dread the thought of removing the old? If you've ever tried stripping wallpaper using a homemade vinegar and water solution - or a heavy commercial steamer - you know what a tedious, unpleasant and time-consuming task it can be. But, wallpaper removal doesn't have to be a chore if you use the right tools and learn a few tricks from the professionals. Here's some advice from the experts at Zinsser Co., Inc. that can make removing old wallpaper quicker and easier than you ever dreamed possible - even if you've never stripped wallpaper before:

Step #1: Score the wallpaper. Since most wallpaper has a washable, waterproof surface, it's necessary to score it first to ensure that the wallpaper stripper is able to reach and loosen the glue underneath. Zinsser's PaperTiger*, a palm-held tool with small cutting wheels that perforate the wallpaper without damaging the wall, is designed specifically for safe, fast and easy scoring.

Step #2: Apply a liquid or gel wallpaper stripper to the surface. Zinsser's DIF* Wallpaper Stripper is available in a liquid concentrate, gel or spray gel. Simply apply the wallpaper stripper with a sponge, brush or roller. Or, spray it on with new DIF GEL in a 32 oz. spray. Wait 15-20 minutes. The fast acting enzyme formula dissolves even hard-to-remove glue, like clay-based adhesive.

Step #3: Scrape off the loose wallpaper. Zinsser's Paper Scraper* helps get the wallpaper off without hard work or surface damage. If any glue remains, simply reapply the stripper to the area, wait 15-20 minutes, remove it with Paper Scraper or a sponge and rinse with clean water. It's that simple.

Courtesy of www.Zinsser.com