It s not hard but be prepared for a mess.
Remove vinyl wallpaper backing.
This video by wallpaperonwalls shows you how to remove a paperback vinyl wallpaper without using a scoring tool.
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Start by peeling off the vinyl from the paper backing.
Once the face of the paper is off it is possible to remove the peelable backing.
Some wallpapers are peelable which means that they have a top coat which comes off just like strippable paper.
Whether it s outdated damaged dirty or just not your style nothing proves that beauty is in the eye of the beholder more than wallpaper.
Vinyl wallpaper will often create a big mess when you try and remove it from the wall using conventional methods.
Once you have peeled off the top vinyl coat you will have the backing left.
Once the paper is soaked you can scrape it away from the wall.
How to remove vinyl wallpaper backing.
Follow directions for stripping with water to remove the backing.
Do not leave the backing on even if it is in good condition.
Removing peelable vinyl wallpaper does not require the use of solvents like many other wallpapers do.
To easily remove the front of the wall paper use the wallpaper wetting agent and remove the wallpaper coating as shown.
Next spray liquid wallpaper remover onto the remaining paper then use a trowel to spread the liquid over the paper so it soaks in thoroughly.
Unlike strippable wallpaper peelable vinyl wallpaper has a thin paper backing.
Hgtv expert steve watson shows how to remove vinyl wallpaper.
When removing peelable vinyl wallpaper the backing stays on the wall.