Steaming Wallpaper

Tools:

wallpaper steam machine
putty knife
screwdriver
multi-tool
towel
gloves
safety glasses

1. Remove any wall fixtures before starting. As a precaution, turn off power at the breaker box for the room where you're working.

2. Fill up steamer, plug it in and allow it to warm up.

3. Put on gloves and safety glasses and start steaming (figure A). Steam wallpaper holding the machine in place about 30 to 40 seconds to make sure to penetrate through the glue.

4. Steam a section at a time and pull wallpaper up as you go (figure B).

5. Switch to a smaller attachment to get into tight spaces (figure C).

6. Scrape away stuck paper using a putty knife.

7. Give the walls a day to dry then come back and fill nail holes and smooth rough areas. Prime and paint walls as desired.