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How To Remove Wallpaper

The troublesome days of wallpaper removal are over. No longer must you grapple with stubborn scraps clinging to your walls, dreading the tedious hours of scraping you hadn’t bargained for. The thought of never attempting wallpaper again is now a thing of the past—at least with the non-woven paste-the-wall wallpaper from Milton & King.

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Quality in wallpaper extends beyond design, colour, and ease of application; it also matters when it comes to removal. At Milton & King, we’re committed to continuous improvement, and our recent wallpaper offerings are unmatched in both installation and removal ease.

Have a look at this brief video where we effortlessly peel wallpaper from our office walls—no need for water or any solution.

Similarly, Allie from @proverbsthirtyonegirl on Instagram shared a clip of removing the Tile Progress wallpaper from her bathroom, and it came away seamlessly, without the need for any soaking or spraying.

Surprised?

Continue on for even more steps you can take that, believe it or not, will make it even easier.


Preparing For Removal Before You Install Wallpaper

Good preparation from the outset makes all the difference when it comes time for removal. Begin by smoothing, cleaning, and priming your walls; you’ll thank yourself later! For easier future removal, use a strippable paste, though we suggest avoiding this in humid areas like bathrooms. For further guidance, see our blog post, Preparing Your Wall for Wallpaper.


Removing Wallpaper: The Standard Method

Traditionally, removing wallpaper involves spraying it with a solution of hot water and vinegar to soften the paste. Alternatively, fabric softener can be used for a similar effect. Here are five simple steps:

  1. Mix equal parts hot water and fabric softener in a large spray bottle.
  2. Score the wallpaper with a razor or scoring tool to help the solution penetrate.
  3. Generously spray the wallpaper and let it soak for about 15 minutes.
  4. Starting from the bottom, gently peel the wallpaper upwards.
  5. Wipe down the wall with hot, soapy water to clear any paste residue.

Here’s a video from Libby (@libbylivingcolorfully), who shows just how easily her Garden Bloom wallpaper came off when she needed to move flats. She used a scoring tool and a wallpaper removal solution, making the process quick and clean.


The notion of wallpaper removal as an ordeal is now outdated with this new generation of non-woven wallpaper. You can confidently update your decor without the fear of a lengthy removal process hanging over you.

While the wallpaper can be removed when you want, it’s designed for durability and long-term enjoyment. So feel free to style your space as often as you wish, knowing it won’t feel like a permanent commitment!


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