Can I use any scraper to remove wallpaper?

Question

Does it matter what sort of scraper I use to remove old wallpaper?

Michael · Answer

Scrapping can be a challenge if you use any type . You can do a good job but can end up damaging tge plaster behind the wallpaper if not done properly.

Kevin · Answer

Depends on wot is on the wall. It’s not all about the scraper,  it’s about the process to remove it I:E steam it off, take top layer off then wet second layer. Off. Or a sharp angled scraper to get under the paper and remove that way

Simon · Answer

Any good quality scraper will do the job, as a decorator I prefer to use either a 4 or 6 inch one with a steel blade….

Robert · Answer

It is best to use a hard scraper .not one that bends  .this is a filling knife...but really any scraper will do. Especially if you use steam stripper otherwise use warm soapy water let it soak some minutes then on you go.

Paul · Answer

Yes you can scraps are made for stripping wall paper

Tom · Answer

You can if the wallpaper is wet enough but you may want to use a thin filling knife to get behind the paper.
For heavier or woodchip you may require a razor blade wall stripping knife available in all sit stores 
Best of luck
Regards
Tom

James · Answer

Ideally a wallpaper scraper would be best but yes you can pretty much use any harden scraper to pull off the top layer then soak the backing paper with water and should come off easy enough

Mark · Answer

The best scrapers to use are the wider heavy duty ones with the blades.  They will make light work of stripping wallpaper and save you a heap of time over the standard smaller metal scrapers.

Alan · Answer

Depends on paper , if chip paper hire a steamer , of buy a cheep long Handel metal blade scraper from Wickes/ b&q for normal paper warm water with a drop of washing up liquid in bucket , good luck

Michael · Answer

Shouldn't be a problem but a decent size metal one is fine to use with a steamer be careful not to damage the walls underneath but easy fix with filler

Can I use any scraper to remove wallpaper?

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