To get the rest of the glue off the walls after removing wall paper try saturating wall with cheap liquid fabric softener; the cheaper the better. Let it soak in for at least 1/2 hour than scrape off with plastic spatula. It does the trick very well.
By Sandy from Nova Scotia
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After spending three days using fabric softener, scrapers, vinegar and water to get wallpaper paste off of the dry wall, a lightbulb went off in my head. I got my bottle of Krudkutter and sprayed it on the glue full strength. Lo and behold, it washed right off with a wet washrag. I could have saved myself two whole days.
You can buy it at Lowe's for $12.99 a gallon. I also clean carpets with it, pre-soak my white lace valances in it (takes all of the gold out from the gas furnace), and just finished cleaning the grout in my tile floor with it. Hope I'm smart enough to think of it first the next time I go to do something
By Sally from Zanesville, Ohio
Hi , Does it take grease and smoke residue off walls?
thanks, nanareth Anchorage, AK
How about vinegar and water? Like half and half. Spray it on and let it set a few minutes. Use an old credit card to scrap away any residue left.
I'm going to try this but it's not at Lowe's. I could only find it at Home Depot. They told me it could remove paint also; I'm hoping I don't encounter that situation.
I went to Lowe's and got the krud kutter and you're right it does work great. I had a scrubber with a handle on it on the back not one of the long handles.
Thank you thank you thank you!!! After spraying hot water and even trying an electric dander I came across this post. Sprayed krud kutter and right seat was able to scrape it off with a 9" spatula! That stuff is amazing and so are you for saving me so much time.
I got a little paint on my woodwork, KrudKutter did not get it off. Unless I get it as soon as it hits, it's there until I sand it or paint over it.
I would like to know what to use to get old wallpaper paste off a wall so I can paint and put up new wallpaper border. Thanks.
By susanmcclure from Fort Scott, KS
I have had no problem with this if I use a scratchy pad. You can get them at the dollar store for approximately 5 in a pack.
How do I prepare walls prior to painting, after removing wallpaper?
By Kitty
Scrub the rest if glue off. I use a plastic scraper and hot water with the cheap cleaner Fabuloso. It breaks down the glue a lot. Make sure all glue is off, it will make your paint show a funky color if you paint over it.
What is the quickest way to remove wallpaper adhesive from plastered walls?
I used a commercial product to remove the wallpaper, and then sprayed the adhesive with water and scraped with a spatula that is used to apply plaster. Then I had to wash the remainder off the wall.
My son has drywall with wall paper on it and whoever put it up got glue on it and it has dried and won't come off. How do we get the glue off the wallpaper? Thanks.
By opalI from Gallipolis, OH
Are you trying to remove wallpaper glue from the front of the wallpaper? Or are you trying to remove the wallpaper from the drywall? Or is this some other kind of glue on the wallpaper? Please clarify, and then you will likely get some advice.
I removed wallpaper from a raw plaster wall. I want to wash the old glue out of the pores of the plaster before I seal, prime, and paint. What solution is best to wash down the walls to ensure the glue is all gone?
By Mary from Norfolk, VA
Not sure why you are worried about getting the glue out of the pores of the plaster your sealer should take care of it. if the glue is rough and you want a smooth finish then it is a problem. Depending on the finish you are looking for, whether smooth or textured would determine your next step. If you are wanting a smooth finish you are going to need to either sand down what you have or apply a thin layer of mud to make a smooth or textured finish. Then seal, prime and paint.
I scored the wall paper as usual. Sprayed two sheets with vinegar and warm water. Starting from the top I quickly realized that about an inch from the ceiling there had been a heavy type glue brushed thinly on the wall. The vinyl came off in strips, but the paper backing isn't going to budge. I don't want to spray strong chemicals onto the wall for fear of turning the drywall into a soft mess. Any ideas? I can use help right now. I'm on a time frame of one week. Thanks.
By Norma
How can I get glue off the front of wallpaper after I take shower out of mobile home?
By Lynn
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I removed wallpaper from my wall, but I am unable to remove the glue on the wall. I have tried vinegar, softener, dish washing solution, and other solutions, but I have failed. Please guide me on how to remove the glue more easily.
There's a solution that I've seen sprayed on the glue after the wallpaper has been ripped off, but I can't remember what it was. It was not something bought, but simple liquids found in most homes.
How do you remove glue from the walls after removing wallpaper?
Does anyone know how to get old wallpaper glue off of walls? Most of it came off with wallpaper stripper, but there are still little bits left here and there.
I have removed the wall paper border, but the adhesive remained. Any ideas of how to remove, or can you just paint over it?
I have removed the vinyl layer of the wall paper which apparently has been on for 20 years but the paper part and glue is only coming off in tiny pieces.
