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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 10, 2024 20:50:54 GMT
Help me! The camper had a hideous wallpaper border. I'm ready to paint the damn thing and I've got all this glue on the walls. We tried the hot water/dish soap/baking soda/vinegar mix. I've tried goo gone. I even brought out the pink stuff which was working however campers have funky, almost paper like walls and it nearly sanded right through it in spots.
Anyone have any remedy for removing sticky shit from the wall because I'm this close to priming over it and then going to pick out some other damn border to just go over it. And I really don't want to do that.
Update: over the past two nights we tried nearly everything that everyone suggested. None of it worked. So we ended up sanding it. It is not perfect. But with a thick nap roller for the paint we are confident we can cover it up. There is one spot that I think will be problematic, however I can adjust the width of the curtain rod and the drapes so it will be mostly covered if it comes out worse than I expect.
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Post by katiekaty on Apr 10, 2024 21:03:41 GMT
Have you tried painting a small area with Kilz or other type of primer in a small spot to see if that helps? It worked when I removed a self stick wallpaper border in an old home we lived in. I had tried everything too. It took 2 coats , one of Kilz, then a the second with a primer.Good luck!
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Post by gillyp on Apr 10, 2024 21:25:20 GMT
If no one can help here, can you ring a decorating shop or van retailer for advice? Is there a van renovating FB group that could help?
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Post by smcast on Apr 10, 2024 22:02:39 GMT
Fabric softener is magic. I can't remember if I mixed with water or how I did it, but wished I knew about it decades sooner.
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Post by MerryMom on Apr 10, 2024 22:27:33 GMT
Is it adhered directly to the wallboard or is it adhered on a wall covering? The reason I am asking is because due to the temperature fluctuations in a camper or RV, I would bet it is probably glued and not using wallpaper paste or adhesive. You might have to lightly sand it using a palm sander with a fine grit sandpaper.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 10, 2024 22:38:20 GMT
Fabric softener is magic. I can't remember if I mixed with water or how I did it, but wished I knew about it decades sooner. I'm going to give it a shot. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 10, 2024 22:39:23 GMT
Is it adhered directly to the wallboard or is it adhered on a wall covering? The reason I am asking is because due to the temperature fluctuations in a camper or RV, I would bet it is probably glued and not using wallpaper paste or adhesive. You might have to lightly sand it using a palm sander with a fine grit sandpaper. Directly to the wallboard. Sanding is the option of last resort. But it's an option. I went to Home Depot and got some adhesive remover and the fabric softener. We will see what happens. |
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Post by smcast on Apr 10, 2024 22:48:59 GMT
Good luck! Let us know how it goes. Hopefully as well in camper as on a house wall with the fabric softener. .
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Apr 10, 2024 22:49:18 GMT
Ugh, wallpaper removal is one of my least favorite -- ever -- home tasks. Most methods have already been mentioned above, except for using a wallpaper steamer. It basically sort of melts the paste, then you can more easily peel the paper off. I've used all of the above methods, some with more success than others depending on the wall backing. With the steamer, we steamed, then peeled/scraped, then sanded. In one area of our hallway, the wallpaper was directly adhered to the sheet rock (grrrrr!) and we tried every single method mentioned. The fabric softener was the most successful, but -- it still only came off in tiny little peels. It was kind of a nightmare. That wall was a whole family affair, with everyone taking turns working on sections of it. ETA: Good luck, and just keep reminding yourself how great it's going to look when it's done!  |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 10, 2024 23:14:20 GMT
Ugh, wallpaper removal is one of my least favorite -- ever -- home tasks. Most methods have already been mentioned above, except for using a wallpaper steamer. It basically sort of melts the paste, then you can more easily peel the paper off. I've used all of the above methods, some with more success than others depending on the wall backing. With the steamer, we steamed, then peeled/scraped, then sanded. In one area of our hallway, the wallpaper was directly adhered to the sheet rock (grrrrr!) and we tried every single method mentioned. The fabric softener was the most successful, but -- it still only came off in tiny little peels. It was kind of a nightmare. That wall was a whole family affair, with everyone taking turns working on sections of it. ETA: Good luck, and just keep reminding yourself how great it's going to look when it's done! You can't steam camper walls. Always in my past I have used a steamer. But the walls in a camper will mold. |
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Post by snyder on Apr 10, 2024 23:17:31 GMT
Acetone may disolve the glue. But if you restort to that, be sure the camper is well ventilated and wear a mask as the fumes can make you a bit tipsy.
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Apr 10, 2024 23:49:35 GMT
Ugh, wallpaper removal is one of my least favorite -- ever -- home tasks. Most methods have already been mentioned above, except for using a wallpaper steamer. It basically sort of melts the paste, then you can more easily peel the paper off. I've used all of the above methods, some with more success than others depending on the wall backing. With the steamer, we steamed, then peeled/scraped, then sanded. In one area of our hallway, the wallpaper was directly adhered to the sheet rock (grrrrr!) and we tried every single method mentioned. The fabric softener was the most successful, but -- it still only came off in tiny little peels. It was kind of a nightmare. That wall was a whole family affair, with everyone taking turns working on sections of it. ETA: Good luck, and just keep reminding yourself how great it's going to look when it's done! You can't steam camper walls. Always in my past I have used a steamer. But the walls in a camper will mold. Well, you learn something new every day! LOL Thanks, I did not know that! ~signed, a non-camper  |
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Post by MerryMom on Apr 11, 2024 0:58:16 GMT
Removing wallpaper adhesive in a camper or RV is difficult due to the huge temperature fluctuations they experience. I found that after I tried all the other methods, I usually wound up having to sand. Eventually I learned to just go straight to sanding. I’ve redone 3 old campers and RVs.
Good luck.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 11, 2024 10:23:27 GMT
Removing wallpaper adhesive in a camper or RV is difficult due to the huge temperature fluctuations they experience. I found that after I tried all the other methods, I usually wound up having to sand. Eventually I learned to just go straight to sanding. I’ve redone 3 old campers and RVs. Good luck. I found one camper who says rubbing alcohol. So we are going to test various things today. In some spots, the dish soap/vinegar/baking soda combo did work. Just have a few stubborn spots. But we picked up some sandpaper last night too. |
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Post by karenlou on Apr 11, 2024 12:09:07 GMT
Fabric softener diluted with water....can't remember amounts as it was 20 years ago...Worked like a charm!!!!
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Post by heckofagal on Apr 11, 2024 13:16:58 GMT
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Post by JoP on Apr 11, 2024 13:32:44 GMT
Try spraying the glue residue with cheap hairspray!
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Post by juanita on Apr 11, 2024 13:35:16 GMT
I remodelled our RV last spring. It is a huge job. I stripped that nasty border and painted the walls all white.
Here is what I used to remove it......https://www.homedepot.com/p/Krud-Kutter-32-oz-Adhesive-Remover-AR324/203396787
I also sanded the walls with my electric sander and that helped get off what this stuff wouldn't.
If you have any questions about the process I can help. Once I get back home in a few weeks I can show you before and after picture.
I painted all the cabinets too.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 11, 2024 14:58:13 GMT
I went to HOme Depot for this last night and they didn't have it in stock. I got a similar product called Roman something. So we will see how it works. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 11, 2024 14:58:45 GMT
Try spraying the glue residue with cheap hairspray! I have never heard of anything like this. have you done it before? |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 11, 2024 14:59:47 GMT
I remodelled our RV last spring. It is a huge job. I stripped that nasty border and painted the walls all white. Here is what I used to remove it......https://www.homedepot.com/p/Krud-Kutter-32-oz-Adhesive-Remover-AR324/203396787 I also sanded the walls with my electric sander and that helped get off what this stuff wouldn't. If you have any questions about the process I can help. Once I get back home in a few weeks I can show you before and after picture. I painted all the cabinets too. If none of my above suggestions work, I will go get some of this. Some of it already came off and some of it is being incredibly stubborn. I'd love to see pics though. |
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Post by JoP on Apr 11, 2024 17:15:02 GMT
Try spraying the glue residue with cheap hairspray! I have never heard of anything like this. have you done it before? I’m too cheap to buy goo gone or whatever the UK equivalent is 🤭 I use it to remove glue residue from those infuriating sticky price labels on things |
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Post by kamper on Apr 11, 2024 20:54:26 GMT
I have no suggestions, just moral support. The glue they use in RVs is just ridiculous (or amazing depending on your point of view).
My DH had a hell of a time getting the glue off the entry stairs and slides after we pulled up the carpet.
I have painted over wall paper sucessfully (in a bathroom) after coating with a Klinz primer but, you would still have a lip.
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Post by mikewozowski on Apr 13, 2024 3:38:48 GMT
try hair dryer. it works at getting labels off. worth a try.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 13, 2024 12:32:05 GMT
Bump for update
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Post by smcast on Apr 13, 2024 12:57:49 GMT
😪 Our treatments must only work on installed wallpaper on drywall. At least you got it done.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 13, 2024 14:08:17 GMT
😪 Our treatments must only work on installed wallpaper on drywall. At least you got it done. Yes I'm just about to go out there and get started priming. |
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Apr 13, 2024 16:20:51 GMT
jeremysgirl, based on your update I might try to paint a layer of primer before adding your paint color; that could help smooth it out some (in addition to the thick nap roller). Best of luck!!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 13, 2024 16:29:55 GMT
jeremysgirl, based on your update I might try to paint a layer of primer before adding your paint color; that could help smooth it out some (in addition to the thick nap roller). Best of luck!! Oh yes I am printing right now. I can't just paint on these walls. |
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Post by bethany102399 on Apr 13, 2024 16:35:32 GMT
Kilz. it can cover anything.
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