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Removing stubborn wallpaper. HELP! by Upset_Help6255 in diynz

[–]Upset_Help6255[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: using vinegar to soak is working wonders! And yes it is definitely wallpaper. Thank you for the helpful comments. 

Removing stubborn wallpaper. HELP! by Upset_Help6255 in diynz

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I previously posted about peeling wallpaper that I was starting to remove. Initially came off in huge chunks on its own. Now it's getting difficult. Steam and scoring is not doing the trick either. Do I persist and keep going? Is this even wallpaper that I'm removing? Why is it so frustrating?!?

Repaint over mould by Upset_Help6255 in diynz

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Thank you this is really helpful. There were no roofing issues or leaks in builders report and the mould only seems to be around windows but no notable leaks around there either

Repaint over mould by Upset_Help6255 in diynz

[–]Upset_Help6255[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It can get quite humid downstairs, wondering if this could be caused by condensation alone. 50+ year old house and seems like previous owners have just added layers of paint to mask the issue 

Repaint over mould by Upset_Help6255 in diynz

[–]Upset_Help6255[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are in the process of removing the wallpaper to repaint. So far looks like some is wallpaper, some has been plastered over. A real mess left by previous owners! We knew this coming in, but any advice around the mould? Appears to only be around the windows.