I'm facing the consequences of past deeds--I need to replace the carpet in the bedroom, but before I can do that I have to paint. Sadly enough, before I can paint I have to deal with that dated 80's wallpaper. I've put it off too long.
I really don't get to complain at all. I chose the paper and I pasted it up, and now I must take it down. I can say, though, that I wish I hadn't done such a thorough job--the paper was pre-pasted, but I used a good-quality paste as well, just to make it last. And it did--not a single lifted seam or dangling spot. Both of which I could use at this point!
I can no longer lie in the bed each morning, staring with dread at the wall. I've made a goal to remove a few square feet a day. Each morning, I will take my old towel and red plastic Betty Crocker dough scraper ($1.00 at Dollar Tree), and soak and scrape away for an hour.
It's a contemplative job--plenty of time to think and plan the new decor!
I really don't get to complain at all. I chose the paper and I pasted it up, and now I must take it down. I can say, though, that I wish I hadn't done such a thorough job--the paper was pre-pasted, but I used a good-quality paste as well, just to make it last. And it did--not a single lifted seam or dangling spot. Both of which I could use at this point!
I can no longer lie in the bed each morning, staring with dread at the wall. I've made a goal to remove a few square feet a day. Each morning, I will take my old towel and red plastic Betty Crocker dough scraper ($1.00 at Dollar Tree), and soak and scrape away for an hour.
It's a contemplative job--plenty of time to think and plan the new decor!
soaking the wallpaper with a mixture of liquid fabric softener and water works wonders! good luck!
ReplyDeleteSigh.... I remember when you put it up!
ReplyDeleteHope the "one hour a day" method yields great results. It will be SO FUN to have a new look!!
recently i bought an unrenovated house that had wallpaper in every room except the kitchen and bathroom..it even had wallpaper in the laundry and toilet! i spent months removing it..i feel for you..i really do..
ReplyDeleteHave you tried the thick blue Diff? It worked really well on my wallpaper. When we moved into this house every room except the bedrooms were papered..... UGH It was horrible. I got so sick of removing I caved and just painted over the paper in the hallway and it's been like that for ten years!
ReplyDeletewhat a job! I can't wait to see what you do with the walls! I am trying to figure out our walls, too. It's times like these where I wish we could stare at the walls in our homes together and make plans. Miss you and love you!
ReplyDeleteThanks,Kelly and Jane! I'll report back on my various methods and results.
ReplyDeleteAre you thinking paint, Katie? You always have such a great decorating touch. Keep me posted!
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