If you are removing vinyl coated wallpaper with a steamer you still have to use a scoring tool to punch holes in the paper so the steam can reach the glue.
What to use to remove vinyl wallpaper.
It s not hard but be prepared for a mess.
Removing the paper is as simple as prying up a corner and pulling at a 10 to 15 degree angle.
Removing washable vinyl wallpaper.
Washable vinyl wallpaper is a durable and easy to clean wall covering found in many homes.
Removing vinyl wallpaper can be a very difficult job if you don t take it off in the correct way.
A steamer uses boiling water to soften the glue between the wallpaper and the wall.
It may come away in small strips or the vinyl may become soft making it harder to strip off of the wall.
If you are having trouble removing the vinyl from the top try working from the bottom up.
Vinyl wallpaper will often create a big mess when you try and remove it from the wall using conventional methods.
The paper will pull away easily in one direction and tear in the opposite direction.
Hgtv expert steve watson shows how to remove vinyl wallpaper.
Once the paper is soaked you can scrape it away from the wall.
The first step in removing this tough wallpaper is peeling off the actual vinyl which is the outermost layer.
Rent a steamer instead of purchasing one since this is not a job you will do very often.
Often the vinyl wallpaper has a grain.
Start by peeling off the vinyl from the paper backing.
It may work better.