Dining Room: Removing the wallpaper and glu
This was the easiest part. The paper was good quality, and although the original papering job wasn’t perfect, the glue was applied properly. The paper came right down in big sheets with minimal effort. The room is now a mottled golden glue yellow and it smells like, well, wall paper glue.
Next step: remove all the glue.
Well, this isn’t tough, but it is tedious and time-consuming. I am using a hot water and vinegar mixture applied with a sponge. Then I use the scraper and the sponge to get the glue off. I work for about 2-2.5 hours each session and I finish about a 6 foot high by 9 ft area during that time.
Removing the glue is revealing some cracks that will have to be patched. Another skill to learn!
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