Wallpaper and Wallcoverings - Foil wallpaper removal

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07-19-00, 06:23 AM
I am removing a foil type wallpaper. There appears to be foil, then paper, then adhesive. It is very difficult to get the solution/gel under the foil for removal. Is there a good technique to make this as quick as "regular" wallpaper that absorbs the removal solution/gel?


BobF
07-20-00, 05:26 AM
Get a paper tiger. They're available at home centers, paint stores, discount houses, etc.

It will poke very tiny holes thru the foil.

07-20-00, 01:25 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BobF:
Get a paper tiger. They're available at home centers, paint stores, discount houses, etc.

It will poke very tiny holes thru the foil.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks for the idea, but I've already tried that. The holes are too small and don't allow the solvent to disburse. The foil is a very good protector. Please post any other ideas you might think of.


BobF
07-21-00, 06:22 AM
Use a sponge and lots of plain water. Some people have good luck using a mister to spray the walls. Give the solution time to work.

Are you sure you are piercing the foil with the tiger?

07-21-00, 09:08 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BobF:
Use a sponge and lots of plain water. Some people have good luck using a mister to spray the walls. Give the solution time to work.

Are you sure you are piercing the foil with the tiger?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes. Many times

BobF
07-25-00, 05:57 AM
Once you get the solution behind the foil, it should loosen the paste.

Have you been able to peel any of the foil off?

07-25-00, 02:34 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BobF:
Once you get the solution behind the foil, it should loosen the paste.

Have you been able to peel any of the foil off?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks for the encouragement. I've gotten the hang of how to do different wallpaper.

08-02-00, 11:58 AM
I have dealt with very stubborn wallpaper like yours, no amount of scoring or remover made any difference. Any paper I managed to pick off was about the size of a grain of rice. I decided to paint over it. Much less stressful.