Never hang new coverings over existing wallpaper – the old may lift and bring the new with it. <\/p>\n
Ordinary wallpaper:
\n\u2022 use hot water with washing-up liquid or proprietary wallpaper stripper to soak the surface
\n\u2022 scrape off old paper in strips with broadbladed scraper, re-soaking stubborn areas; wash surface down to remove bits <\/p>\n
Washable or painted wallpaper:
\n\u2022 always score surface coating with serrated scraper before soaking and scraping \u2022 for large areas a steam stripper (from hire shops) is a real time-saver <\/p>\n
Vinyl wallcovering:
\n\u2022 lift corner of vinyl coating at skirting board level and peel away from backing paper by pulling steadily up and away
\n\u2022 then soak and scrape off backing paper <\/p>\n
WHERE TO START <\/p>\n
Room with a chimney breast: start at its centre and work outward to each end of the chimney wall, then on down the two side walls towards the door. Any loss of pattern will be least noticed in the short lengths hung over the door.<\/p>\n
Room without a chimney breast: start at one corner of the room – ideally near the door – and work around continuously until you return to your starting point.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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