Exorcising that Purple Passion! Removing Your Old Wallpaper

Article by: Pamela Cole Harris

Please consider this article for your ezine or website. Permission to reprint if byline stays intact. Courtesy copy required. TITLE: Exorcising that Purple Passion! Removing Your Old Wall , How To Clean Your Throw Rugs paper AUTHOR: Pamela Cole Harris WORD COUNT: 554 WRAP: 65 URL:http://www.homeandgardenmakeover.com MAILTO:pacole3@homeandgardenmakeover.com Exorcising that Purple Passion! Removing Your Old Wallpaper What were you thinking? That wallpaper covered with a purple version of what seems to be paisley sperm was once cool. Now it's just"Â¦regrettable! Definitely time for a change! , Buying your first home: a guide To remove that old wallpaper, follow these tips: 1.As much as is practical, cover the floor , How to generate ideas for your bedroom design? and furniture , Tools and Supplies for a Home Improving Landscape Project with drop cloths, old sheets or discarded blankets. It's a good idea to move the furniture , Buying your first home: a guide into the center of the room , Turn a Tract Home into Your Own Personal Retreat to make it easier to cover. 2.Start in any corner and try to peel the wall , The 10 Most Important Rules of Choosing and Dealing With a Contractor paper off with your hands. Use a putty knife or a wallpaper scraper (you can actually BUY such a thing!). Pray that your wall , 6 Top Carpet Steam Cleaners paper is the easy-peeling kind! 3.If the paper doesn't peel off or if peeling the paper leaves behind its backing, it's time to get out the serious tools , How To Do A Carpet Repair - razor blades. Be really careful not to cut into the drywall underneath. 4.The next step is to wet the wall , Venetian Blinds paper. You can use plain water, , Make Your Kitchen Cabinets Look Great for Less a commercial wall , Doing it Self Home Improvement paper remover (wimp!) or water , Types of Table Saws mixed with dishwashing liquid. Apply the water , How To Clean Your Throw Rugs with a paint , Wrought Iron Décor for Rustic Mountain Charm roller, squirt gun (Now THAT sounds like fun!) or a sponge. Just keep wetting the wall , Preparing Your Spa or Hot Tub for Winter until the glue behinds the wallpaper begins to loosen. 5.If you have money to burn, you can rent a wallpaper steamer. 6.Try to peel the paper again using your hands, a putty knife or a scraper (a spatula or pancake turner works as well!). 7.Use a large sponge or scouring pad to clean any remaining glue from the wall. , Interior Decorating and Home Decor With Native American Indian Art You want to have the wall , Avoid Problems Painting Aluminum and Vinyl Siding stripped down to the original painted or primed wall. , Have you inspected your Garage Door lately? 8.If there is glue remaining, let the wall , The Wisdom of Investing in Quality dry. Then use coarse sandpaper to sand , Installing Rolled Roofing the Easy Way off any remaining glue or backing. Shazaam! You have a blank palette again! Now"Â¦I have always thought red would be good in this room. , Planning The Perfect Kitchen Remodel How about you?!? Pamela Cole Harris is an editor and writer with 35 years experience. Visit her website, http://www.homeandgardenmakeover.com, for a free newsletter with remodeling, home , Wooden Vs. Steel Furniture. Which one should I choose? improvement and decorating , HomeHammer Improve Your Business Lesson 1: Why You Should Charge More ideas for the financially challenged and creatively deficient. Or for unique content for your website, written especially for your keywords and audience, visit http://www.pamelacoleharris.com.

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