The way to Get Rid Of Walls

The way to Get Rid Of Walls

Sizing is not much different from wallpaper glue — in actuality, in many cases it is just thinned glue. Background hangers apply sizing to seal the wall before papering, and if you eliminate the newspaper, the last step is to remove the sizing. You’re going to need hot water and a great scraping tool.

Sizing Removal Process

Once you’ve removed the background, the sizing remains as a thin, transparent coating. To eliminate it, fill a bucket with very hot water and brush the water onto the wall using a big paintbrush. Scrape it a bit using the brush to start the removal procedure, but you will require a flexible metal paint scraper to have the rest. Run the scraper across the wall, keeping the grip at a very low angle to prevent the corners from digging in. As the sizing collects at the end of each stroke, wipe it away with a rag.

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