How To Remove Wallpaper

Summary by Krater

Jeff Thorman demonstrates how to remove wallpaper from a drywall surface using a utility knife, sponge, and drywall knife. He shows how scoring and wetting the paper properly allows it to peel off in large sheets without damaging the underlying drywall.

From the video

Answers: How do you remove wallpaper from drywall?

• wallpaper removal
• drywall repair
• home renovation

What it concludes

• Scoring wallpaper with a utility knife instead of a score wheel provides access to the paper without puncturing the wall with millions of small holes.
• Using a sponge to thoroughly wet painted drywall helps the water penetrate the backing and loosen the adhesive without damaging the wall.