Paint & Wallpaper

(MS) - Have you grown tired of your old wallpaper? Is it out-of-date or the wrong color or pattern for your new décor? Removing old wallpaper is easy if you follow a few simple steps and use products that are available at your local home center, paint retailer or hardware store.

Step 1: The secret to easy wallpaper removal is to loosen the glue underneath. Perforate the surface with a scoring tool like ZINSSER's PaperTiger®. Its cutting action perforates the wallpaper to allow the wallpaper stripper to penetrate through the paper. Tip from the pros: The more holes you make, the faster and easier the paper will come off the wall.

Step 2: After perforating the wallpaper, apply a wallpaper stripper like ZINSSER's DIF® Wallpaper Stripper Liquid Concentrate or DIF Ready to Use Gel. Apply the solution to one wall at a time, starting at the top and working your way down. It penetrates and breaks down wallpaper paste. In about 15 to 20 minutes, the wallpaper will be ready to be removed.

Step 3: Remove the wallpaper using a tool like Paper Scraper® Wallpaper Remover and Wall Scraper. The tool scrapes off stubborn sections of paper without damaging the surface of the wall. Once all the wallpaper has been removed, reapply DIF for 15 to 20 minutes to remove any remaining glue. Scrape away glue residue, and wipe down the walls with a damp sponge.

Congratulations! You're ready to paint or hang new wallpaper. For more information on wallpaper and other home improvement tips, visit www.zinsser.com or call (732) 469-8100.

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REMOVING OLD WALLPAPER doesn't have to be a chore if you have the right tools.

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