Wallpaper and Wallcoverings - wallpaper adhesive will not come off

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09-14-00, 11:49 AM
Help! I have removed the wallpaper and its backing successfully. However, there is still adhesive on the walls and I've scrubbed and scrapped and it will not come off!

09-14-00, 02:29 PM
I have had good luck using a mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% warm water. Spray it on and let it sit for 10-15 minutes and try scraping it off with a putty knife.
09-18-00, 01:51 PM
Try sanding with a fine sand paper (220) when the wall is dry.

10-06-00, 12:35 PM
some good wallpaper stores carry a paper stripper (liquid) that get off wall paper glue