Wallpaper Removers

Having started a new repair in the apartment, almost no one succeeds in avoiding such a question as the removal of old wallpaper. There are cases when people glue a new coating over the old one, but then there is a probability of its rapid discharge, and as a result, money, time and labor costs are thrown away.

Removing the old wall covering is not a whim, but a necessity. Correctly prepared walls for pasting - pledge of their neat appearance for a long time. Otherwise, you may encounter problems such as tuberosity of the new web or its release along with the old one and uneven color.

There are two types of means by which you can free the wall from wallpaper - folk, which are based on water, and commercial, which contain special components that soften the glue. First you need to deal with the first view.

Such a solution can be easily prepared at home:

• Prepare a sharp spatula, you may also need a spiked roller (to perforate the old canvas and better moisture penetration) and a water-soap solution.
• First pry some areas of the wallpaper with a spatula, perhaps they will go away without unnecessary trouble.
• In places where the canvas is firmly glued, roll around with a roller and then moisten the place with a damp sponge.
• When the wallpaper gets wet, keep prying it with a spatula until it is completely detached. Any detergent can be added to the water.
• Instead of a sponge, you can use a container with a spray, besides, it is better to take a device with a very fine spray to avoid water drips.

If instead of using a soap-and-water solution just using water, there is a chance that the wallpaper, instead of moving away from the wall, will begin to creep away, and the glue will simply become a viscous mass.Water can be mixed with any dishwashing detergent in the proportion of 1/50. Also, laundry detergent can be used instead of dishwashing liquid. The process will be less time consuming and more hygienic if you have a steam generator. You can also try using a steam iron or a steam vacuum.

The released steam, acting on the desired areas, will soften the coating and the adhesive component, which will remove it quickly. In addition, this method allows you to avoid excess moisture on the floor, and hence the dirt.

The easiest way to remove vinyl from the walls. After wetting, they depart quite well. Non-woven wallpapers need punching for easier water penetration. Washable or liquid crystal wallpaper is better amenable to removal using a steam generator.

As for the above methods, they are quite budgetary, but, nevertheless, require some skill and are able to cope well only with glue, the basis of which is water. If you plastered the walls with a tool that is based on PVA, you need to resort to special liquids,which are sold in building and hardware stores and are designed specifically for peeling off old wallpaper. After preliminary preparation, the removal solution is applied over the canvas.

All types of purchased compositions can be divided into the following groups:

• Solutions containing acids and solvents, such as gasoline, acetone, turpentine. Very dangerous due to evaporated vapors. Such compositions are among the most ineffective means for removing paintings. They are not able to moisten the wallpaper due to rapid evaporation and prevent the penetration of moisture.
• Alkalis are able to save walls, even if the wallpaper is pasted in several layers. With the help of such solutions, moisture quickly and deeply penetrates inside.
• Compounds with a neutral pH and the presence of non-ionic surfactants (that is, these products are completely biodegradable) are the safest products for humans and the environment. They are aimed at the destruction of glue.

The main components of the last two groups of funds in their composition are Surfactant and defoamer. These tools have a high degree of fire safety.and for cultivation you will need ordinary tap water. Surfactants or surfactants are included in detergents. Their action is aimed at binding molecules of dirt or grease and water molecules. However, the protective film of our skin consists of fat. Therefore, their impact on the person is sharply negative. But non-ionic surfactants do not have a negative effect and are completely biodegradable, that is, they are rapidly destroyed in the environment without causing harm to it.

There are several of the most popular formulations:

• The company "Metilan" offers its means for removing wallpaper "Methylan" 500 ml, article 684531. Work with this solution is quite easy, before use, it is necessary to dilute it with water in certain proportions specified in the instructions. Then you need to handle this mixture surface. It is suitable for all types of canvases, including heavy ones. This method has clear advantages.First, the resulting composition does not spread like water, and after the release of the wallpaper will not need to wash it off from the walls. One package is enough for surface treatment of 200 square meters. m, that is, it is quite economical. The drug is odorless and does not emit harmful substances into the atmosphere, that is, it is environmentally friendly. The price of such a composition is about 300 rubles.
• Quelyd wallpaper remover Dissoucol - A more expensive option, its price is about 400 rubles. Manufacturing country France. It is suitable for thin and vinyl coatings. Can also be used to remove whitewash. Based on the statements of the manufacturer, the composition is completely biodegradable and safe. You can use it in the presence of people without fear. The composition is quite economical. One bottle is enough for surface treatment from 50 to 100 square meters. m

• Wallpaper Remover Axton 500 ml is suitable for all types of canvases. It is produced in a concentrated form and requires dilution with water. As the manufacturer promises, the composition can even cope with several layers of wallpaper. Its price is about 200 rubles. Country of origin Russia.
• Wallpaper Remover Pufas "Tapex" 250 ml at a price of about 180 rubles copes with any type of wallpaper. You can remove them with the help of this composition both from the walls and from the ceilings. It is produced in a concentrated form and requires dilution with water. For breeding the entire bottle and for processing areas of 75 to 100 square meters. m will require 12 liters of water. The product is environmentally friendly and does not have a strong odor. Manufacturing country Germany.

• It so happens that on the walls under the wallpaper appears mold. Before sticking new cloths, it is necessary to get rid of this ailment. Wallpaper Remover Neomid 300 contains in its composition special disinfectant additives that will help you protect the walls. Country of origin Russia. The drug is suitable for all types of wallpaper.
• Means "Cleo Antioboi" It has proven itself in the market for compositions for the removal of paintings. It is produced in a concentrated form and diluted with water in ratios from 1 \ 20 to 1 \ 40. The drug does not damage the walls.
• Atlas alpan - composition for quick and effective removal of various kinds of wall coverings, including washable wallpaper. Guarantees fast softening of adhesive composition. Before applying it, the surface must be perforated or sandpapered.The drug is quite economical - one package is enough from 200-500 square meters. m

Before you stop on any method of removing the wallpaper, you need to understand what kind of canvas is glued on your walls and what is the used adhesive composition. If this is old paper wallpaper, which in some places has already moved away, you can try to prepare the mixture yourself. Mixing water and any detergent, you get a soap solution, which should handle the walls. Such a coating easily moves away from the walls using this method. This applies to cases where the adhesive on which you have glued the wallpaper, had a water base.

Another thing, if the wallpaper glue on the glue of PVA. In this case, the canvas itself will be removed, and the adhesive base will remain in place. Therefore, the best option is to use a special tool for removing wallpaper, as is the case with washable and non-woven fabrics, because they do not absorb water at all. Even after perforation, it is quite difficult to soak them. Choose a neutral pH agent, these are the most safe drugs.

It so happens that the wallpaper is pasted on each other in several layers. Will cope with such difficulties will help alkaline solutions. They will help penetrate the moisture deep inside. Another thing - wallpaper, glued to the drywall, because this material is extremely afraid of moisture. In this case, you should try not to wet the surface too much. If you are a person prone to allergies, then you should definitely choose products with a neutral pH and non-ionic surfactants, since they do not have a negative impact on human health.

Learn more about how to choose a tool for removing wallpaper from the walls, you will learn from the following video.