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Mike’s choice of vendors helped us keep the final tally close to his estimate while not sacrificing quality. In fact, we were impressed with how accurate his labor and materials estimate actually was. He was a sounding board for our ideas, told us what was feasible, what was practical, and what would break the budget. He expressed his opinion, was forthright with his answers to our questions, and above all, he was honest. 
 
The finished bathroom is so stunning that no one would know that the project was plagued with challenges from Day One.  The obstacles came from existing framing, to incorrect supplies, and, occasionally, an owner with “new ideas”. Mike overcame each problem as it was encountered.  His meticulous attention to detail, his experience, and his skilled craftsmanship enabled him to produce a quality product that expertly blended form and function. 
 
Mike takes pride in his work.  It is refreshing to find a business owner who is accountable for the work he does and who cares about satisfying his customer.  We highly recommend MHM Remodeling and we look forward to working with Mike again in the future."
 
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Austin,TX
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Gadgets and gels can help remove wallpaper, but mostly you'll need hard work and patience.

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Figure A

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Figure B

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Figure C

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Figure D


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Q: There's some old wallpaper that came with the house I just bought, and it's about as ugly as wallpaper comes. I'd love some tips on removing it so I don't remove the wall with it.

A: (Brad Staggs, Ask DIY Home Repair) There are a lot of different ways to get wallpaper off and a variety of products you can use (figure A). But what you're essentially trying to do is to deactivate the adhesive that holds the paper backing onto the wall. Here's how to proceed:

Materials:

Paper Tiger wallpaper-perforating tool
Gel wallpaper-removal solvent, or warm water mixed with vinegar in a spray bottle
Scraping tool
Drop cloth
Safety glasses
Protective gloves such as latex

Safety alert: Always wear safety glasses when working with solvents on a wall, and if you have sensitive skin, wear gloves (but not latex gloves if that's what you're sensitive to!).

 

  1. Remove the face plates on the walls you'll be working with, and cover the outlets with electric tape to protect them from liquids (figure B). Also put a drop cloth down to protect the carpet or floors.

     

  2. If you're lucky, some paper may already be loose, and you can just start peeling. Otherwise, consider using a gadget known as the Paper Tiger (figure C). It's a roller, on the underside of which are little teeth that will perforate the wallpaper (figure D). That allows any solvent you use to get behind the paper and dissolve the adhesive more readily.

    Nobody's perfect: Be careful not to gouge the wall behind the paper with any perforating or scraping tools. If you do perforate the wall, fill the nicks with spackle.

     

  3. Apply the gel or other commercial solvent with a paintbrush, and give it some time to soak in and loosen the wallpaper (the label should specify how long).

    Working smarter: A less expensive solvent option is warm water mixed with a few tablespoons of vinegar in a spray bottle.

     

  4. After the solvent has a chance to soak in, start working at removal at a seam or edge of a perforation, scraping with a Paper Scraper, plastic spatula, plastic putty knife or drywall knife.

     

  5. Keep applying the solvent and scraping until all the wallpaper is gone.

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