Looking to redecorate your wall with new wallpaper and have old wallpaper in the way of your plans? Well it’s time to remove that wallpaper and what better way than using a steamer? You can find a wallpaper steamer in most DIY stores and they don’t cost too much, instead they make the draining task of removing old paper so much easier.

Whilst your steamer is heating up, make sure to prepare the area with dropcloths etc. Then perforate the paper, which allow the steam to penetrate the glue. Be careful not to push into the wall surface too much as this may damage the wall surface.

When ready, apply the steam and let it soften the glue between the wallpaper and wall. The longer you steam the wallpaper, the less time you spend on using a scraping tool to get rid.