Comments on: How To Use A Steamer To Remove Wallpaper https://www.younghouselove.com/getting-steamy-in-thefoyer/ Home Decorating & DIY Tutorials Tue, 21 May 2024 14:02:32 +0000 hourly 1 By: YoungHouseLove https://www.younghouselove.com/getting-steamy-in-thefoyer/comment-page-6/#comment-2807821 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:04:01 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=59492#comment-2807821

In reply to Beth.

We haven’t but we’ve heard that using a scoring tool first (to get through the paint) and then a steamer seems to work for some folks. Good luck!

xo
s

]]> By: Beth https://www.younghouselove.com/getting-steamy-in-thefoyer/comment-page-6/#comment-2807623 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 14:47:18 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=59492#comment-2807623 Have you ever removed wall paper that had been painted over? If so can you explain what process you used and how successful it was. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Every room of our new house is covered in wall paper that has been painted over. Including the ceilings!

Thanks!!

]]> By: YoungHouseLove https://www.younghouselove.com/getting-steamy-in-thefoyer/comment-page-6/#comment-1654437 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 20:46:48 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=59492#comment-1654437

In reply to Leigh Anne.

We just spackled and sanded and then primed and painted. Came out great!

xo
s

]]> By: Leigh Anne https://www.younghouselove.com/getting-steamy-in-thefoyer/comment-page-6/#comment-1654390 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 20:11:44 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=59492#comment-1654390 Hi Sherry!

My husband and I just got our accepted offer (WAHOO!)on a new house – great bones, but needs some cosmetic updating. Wallpaper removal will be at the top of our list. In re-reading this post, what did you end up doing in the areas where the drywall came off prior to painting?

]]> By: YoungHouseLove https://www.younghouselove.com/getting-steamy-in-thefoyer/comment-page-6/#comment-1627220 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:52:24 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=59492#comment-1627220

In reply to Jen M..

Oh yeah, if they’re still sticky you don’t want to paint. I’d google to see what others do. Maybe some light sanding to smooth them out? Or something to cut the adhesive if the vinegar didn’t do it all?

xo
s

]]> By: Jen M. https://www.younghouselove.com/getting-steamy-in-thefoyer/comment-page-6/#comment-1627207 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:40:35 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=59492#comment-1627207 I have a question. I just took down wallpaper with this method and the wallpaper and adhesive came off without a problem. I’ve cleaned the walls with a scrubbie twice (once with vinegar/water and once with straight vinegar.) The walls are still slightly sticky. Do I need to keep cleaning them before painting? Where your walls still slightly sticky when you painted? Thanks!

]]> By: YoungHouseLove https://www.younghouselove.com/getting-steamy-in-thefoyer/comment-page-6/#comment-1614493 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 02:56:51 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=59492#comment-1614493

In reply to Anna M..

We didn’t just because it wasn’t too wet but when in doubt it definitely couldn’t hurt!

xo
s

]]> By: Anna M. https://www.younghouselove.com/getting-steamy-in-thefoyer/comment-page-6/#comment-1614437 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 23:28:13 +0000 http://www.younghouselove.com/?p=59492#comment-1614437 Hi, I just started reading YHL and I love all your advice! I have a question about wallpaper removal…did you have to cut power to the room while you worked, or does the steamer not get things that wet?
Thanks!

]]>